We have all heard of people who make a bit of money on the side from blogging. Most of them have full-time jobs or part-time jobs that pay the bills and the blog simply pays for the luxuries in life. For other,s it is simply somewhere for them to reach out to like-minded people who […]

  In software development, testing, and engineering, being great at what you do is essential. There’s a certain talent for coding and working with software that can’t be ignored. But that’s not all you need for a career. Software developers can easily maintain a hobby on that talent alone, but it takes a lot more […]

  There is plenty of medical evidence indicating that our health is suffering because of the jobs that we do. Sitting down at a desk all day can take a toll on our health. There is little that we can do about the nature of our jobs but we can change our approach to how […]

  Running an office as a small business is often a risky move. When you’re not funded very well, it’s hard to afford all of the running costs and still have a profit on top of it. For this reason, a lot of small companies opt to hire freelancers to work from home, instead of […]

  If you run a business, blog, or you want to create your online store, then you need to start getting into web development in some form. There are so many options open to you these days; we’re going to take a quick look at the three routes you can take towards website creation and […]

  Let me start by saying that I am, in no way a tech whizz. Heck, I don’t even know how to fix my blog when it runs slowly, but even without an in-depth knowledge of technology I have managed to start a virtual business and so far have made a success of it. Admittedly, […]

  Businesses, great and small, need promotion. For a company to survive, they need profit and the way to gain profit is to gain customers. How do you get customers? You’ve got it – promotion! We’re not just talking about leafleting the local area, but really getting your name out there as a company. You […]

  You might not think that an education business, a grocery chain and an insurance company have much in common, but they’re all been transformed by the cloud. The cloud is, in many ways, like the new electricity. It’s a technology that can be deployed and made use of in practically any business situation. Just […]

  If you know anything about running a modern business, you probably know that you have to have an online presence to make the company work. No matter what industry you’re working in, if you don’t exist online in 2017, there’s a very real risk that your potential customers don’t know that you exist at […]

  Few small business owners consider falling under the wrath of a customer. Why would customers be out to bring them down? The good news is, it’s a rare occurrence. For the most part, customers support small business with all their might. But, it’s important to prepare for what you would do if a customer […]

  Ever since I graduated from university in 2014, I have been running my own small business as a freelance writer and social media executive. These past few years have been a steep learning curve for me, especially when it comes to the financial side of running a small business. When I first started out, […]

  In the modern world of business time cannot be wasted. It’s a good job then that there are a whole host of technologies out there designed to combat time wasting, isn’t it? If you are under the impression that technology is the biggest cause of time wasting in your business then you need to […]

  Going to work, for most people, is a drag. It’s not the job or the people, but the actual point of having to get out of bed when the sun is still asleep that’s the problem. That, and spending eight hours working for someone else for minimum wage can put a dampener on things. […]

  Manufacturers have to work harder than most other business owners to make a profit. That is especially the case if they base their operations in the US or the UK. Lots of companies have moved their plants overseas to benefit from cheap labour and materials. So, those who choose to keep their firms at […]

  In the past, the only way that a business would be able to get a lot of its work done would be through hiring staff members. This expensive and long-winded approach to getting work done can be difficult for small companies to manage. With difficulty in simply finding staff to interview; most businesses have […]

  Any business owner, whether big or small, should want their staff to feel comfortable and valued. It keeps staff retention rates higher, but it also helps people to feel loyalty to their employer and work more efficiently. For small business owners with low overheads and little room for financial manoeuvre, keeping staff members on […]

  One of the most stressful questions on a business owner’s mind often revolves around why certain employees seem to hate their job. You work tirelessly to improve the company, offer benefits and perhaps even offer job security, but all the perks you throw on the table don’t seem to be sticking or changing the […]

  If your small business is getting off the ground, you may find that the workload is too much for you. It may not feel like it when you’re overrun, but this is what you wanted. There had to come a stage when your small business got bigger. The first step to expanding is to […]

  When people start a business, one of the most important considerations that they have to make is how much they can take on alone. Obviously, it will require a huge time commitment from yourself, but sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day to accomplish everything that you want to. This is […]

  When managing a small business, maximising the potential and productivity of your work areas is top of the agenda. This can involve investing in new tech facilities, business strategies, and employees. Before worrying too much about those elements, though, you need to remember that safety comes first.   An unsafe working environment will reduce […]

  Too few businesses take their advertising to it’s full potential, nowadays. Small businesses usually don’t have the resources to pull off big feats of advertising. The ones who do will usually quickly find success, though. So, it’s well-worth putting some effort into this area. Thankfully, there are loads of tools and resources out there […]

  These days, small businesses that have a strong handle on their tech have a considerable edge over those that don’t. No matter how big or small your operation is, or what your future prospects look like right now, you’re going to be dependent on various pieces of software to make everything tick. Obviously you […]

  It doesn’t matter how amazing your merchandise is – if you don’t display it correctly, no-one will notice it, and no-one will buy. For those in the retail business, here are a few tricks that could get your stock flying off the shelves.   Creating a theme   Interior décor is as important as […]

  All too often, it can seem like the world of business is impossibly competitive. When you are up against so many similar companies, you may wonder what else you can do to make yourself stand out in an already saturated market. Sure, there are plenty of typical tips and tricks around, ranging from direct […]