From the busy financial district of Wall Street to the buzzing shopping hubs of Manhattan, the face of business in New York is changing as it learns how to cope with technological advances, growing commerce and the expectation and demand for more; be it faster communication, better access to information or a wider range of…
Arguably the backbone of any successful and efficient business, administration involves the management of any office or organization, including human resources and payroll, book keeping, reports and forecasts, health and safety, and general personnel; without it, businesses would struggle to keep on top of their affairs, and to keep their data and services both current…
Do you know what is it like being a small business owner? Well, to say the least, it’s a roller coaster ride – just like any other entrepreneurial endeavors. There are busy times, and there are also the dreaded slow times. There is a budget to maintain because it’s so limited, that there’s no room…
It can sometimes be terrifying to go on a business venture (or any other kind of venture for that matter) on your own. One might think that all you need is a team of people in order to feel confident enough to move forward, but in truth there is nothing more nerve-wracking than trying to…
Managing workflow is challenging, as you need to continuously monitor the processes; to see whether they are running as intended or not. Sometimes, there will be bottlenecks, and as we all know it, bottlenecks disrupt your business operations. You definitely need a tool which can help you create and manage workflow, in such a way…
Companies that offer their products and services online are continually increasing. If you have a start up business on the Internet, you would find that there are several other companies that are in the same field as you are. The competition is cutthroat, so you need to have a working strategy in order to stand…
Thanks to cloud computing and internet telephony, gone are the days when you needed a designated office space to run a business. Sometimes your company may still need a traditional office. But if you are an independent entrepreneur or you’re just starting out, you may not have to commit to a permanent space and all…
The foreign exchange market is an unusual one in that it is completely decentralised. There is no one central clearing house or exchange that dictates prices or manages the market. There are, however, several independent bodies that work to protect investors and serve as some form of regulation for the market. Those bodies include the…
Most California-based entrepreneurs are optimistic about the future, according to a recent survey by California Bank & Trust (CB&T). Over 86 percent say their business is heading in the right direction, while 63 percent expect their company’s growth rate to increase in 2014. Most business owners in the Golden State are optimistic despite government regulations…
Award-winning director and producer, Trisha Dalton, and editor and cinematographer, John Sears, are halfway through their 10-week journey interviewing entrepreneurs across the country. Recently, the Brooklyn-based filmmakers made stops in Louisiana and Texas to share stories of business owners in various industries. Hometown Brewery One inspiring couple is Andrew and Lindsay Nations, proud owners of…
