Spa salons are a rapidly growing business. Why? Because everyone loves to be pampered and deserves to be treated like they are a king or a queen. When first starting a spa salon, it might feel overwhelming to know what equipment you need. Here is a checklist of items that every spa salon should have…
So you’ve taken the brave step of becoming a freelance graphic designer: now all you have to do is find enough work to keep food on the table. Struggling to get your first gig? You’re not alone. Only the luckiest of designers get a break from an ex-client. Most have to start from scratch. In…
There is always room for improvement. No matter if you are doing good, steady business or if things have started to go a bit gray, you always need to think about the future. The fact is that your competition is not going to sit on its hands; they are going to keep making moves in…
There is a great focus on growing a strong relationship between companies and their customers. In 2014, marketing content and marketing approaches will be a bit more personalized to the targeted audience. Relevance is becoming the key element. This transfers onto every media and the term “quality advertising” changes significantly. All this is due to…
Transferring ownership of your restaurant to relatives is a great way to keep the company you started years, perhaps decades ago, in your family. It’s also a great way to help your family members launch their own successful careers. In addition to discussing selling a restaurant via the transfer with your relatives, you’ll have to…
The decision to start your own business is not one that should be taken lightly, but it is still one that thousands of people take every year. However, deciding that that is what you want to do could be relatively simple when compared to everything else that you will need to put into place. There’s…
So you’ve come up with a great business idea – now you just have to convince everyone else. Trying to show others why your idea is one that they should believe in can be difficult, especially if you lack confidence. Follow these top tips to make sure you are taken seriously and that your idea…
Event planning is challenging all on it’s own; however, when you also need to make sure that your event is suitable for those with physical limitations the challenges become even greater. The best way to prepare accordingly is to follow a few simple steps to help ensure that all who attend will be comfortable and…
Thinking of ditching the full-time job in design and taking the freelance option? Freelancers all over the world encounter exactly the same problems with clients; some are great, but some can seriously affect your earning potential. If you’re ready to ditch the day job, here are some perils to watch out for. 1. The Client…
It’s a constant point of discussion — what can small businesses to do to remain even remotely competitive with corporate giants? They’ve got the “local” thing going for them, which, lucky for them, is quite trendy right now. But unfortunately, the effects of the recession have put small businesses at a huge disadvantage — yes,…
