Many people in the business world feel as though their best strategy is to close themselves off from the business community, and to operate alone. However, in a world that’s becoming increasingly more connected and collaborative, now more than ever, it’s essential that businesses open their doors and work together. When 4/5 small businesses fail…
As a small business owner, you already have enough tasks on your plate that managing your finances only causes a headache. You certainly don’t have to do it alone. With an accountant by your side, you can let him or her worry about money management while you spend time running your business. But how do…
When it comes to operating a successful business start-up, there are various economic and social factors that remain outside of your control. Rather than becoming preoccupied with these, however, it is far better to focus on the elements of business management and commercial operation that you can maintain direct control over. By focusing on reducing…
Business sentiment remains strong in the UK, but there is still a pressing need to manage costs and maximise profitability. This process starts with responsible spending, rather than resting on your laurels and investing too much capital in a relatively short space of time. The key is to identify any potential expenses and justify them…
So, you have finally decided to get your idea off the ground and set up a website for your small business. Well done! Maybe you have already found that the plethora of web hosting options available has left you wondering where to pitch your tent. Naturally, you will be tempted to save money and go…
It’s difficult to contest the popular observation or assertion that the mobile is the future of everything. Even at present, the influence of mobile technology is already dominating everyday life. Smartphones, tablet computers, and other mobile electronics are becoming highly popular. It’s rather a rarity seeing someone who does not own a web-enabled smartphone. Hence,…
The retail sector employs more people than any other part of the US economy and is responsible for as much as two thirds of the country’s GDP, so its importance is obvious. Because retail businesses are straightforward to run and can be started with comparatively small amounts of capital, they make great first ventures for…
If you were to ask somebody how they would go about advertising and promoting their business in 2014, it’s a relatively safe bet that they would probably say through social media or networking. With the current technological age, such an answer does make sense; however, there is a method of business and event promotion that…
Businesses often dedicate a significant portion of their budget to tradeshows and conferences. These were once the only methods available to have live conversations and interactions with your potential customers. Webinars offer the same value yet allow to you take it much further than trade shows. Rather than a passing glance before moving on to…
These days you really need to use and understand the need for protection from viruses if you want to use computers for any purpose, business or play. Read on for a few tips on how to use your business computer safely and stay safe from nasty viruses. Every day security updating Keeping your office computer…
