Your business is well and truly booming and you couldn’t feel more content with the way everything has turned out so far. You have plenty of loyal customers, happy employees and booming sales, but there is something missing. Your business building has seen better days and compared to your competitors’ it definitely need a little bit of extra work.  Having freedom as a business owner to do what you want to the exterior of your offices will put you one step ahead of the rest. Whether you need to … [Read more...]

You probably didn’t think that a garden had anything to do with business. On the contrary, the two things can work incredibly well together. Whether it's a garden area behind your office or a little one out the front, it can have a significant impact on how your company operates. Gives your image a considerable boost A garden outside your business premises will instantly fire up your curb appeal. Passers-by are more likely to take notice of your premises when they see a fancy little garden … [Read more...]

All businesses face different challenges every day. Even the most prominent organizations on the planet will run into hurdles from time to time. However, there are a few challenges that are specially worrisome for small businesses. I’m talking about things that present potential stumbling blocks during the first few months/years of your inception. The secret to running a successful company is picking up a head of steam and leaping over your biggest hurdles. Prevent yourself from stumbling, … [Read more...]

We learn a lot of things about how we run a business when we let an employee go, but what about the other side of the equation? When we hire a new employee, we're taking a risk in many ways, and this is why we rely so much on background checks. Running a background check on a prospective employee can bring up a few home truths, but what can we learn by running a background check on future employees? Their general reliability Something like a credit check forms one part of the background of an … [Read more...]

If you are in the fortunate position of having grown your startup into a fully fledged business entity, complete with annual profits that continue to grow and a clear business vision, it’s vital that you don’t become complacent. You have successfully made the move from employee to entrepreneur to employer. No one sets out to be the boss from hell, so it’s vital that you don’t slip into this role. As an employer, you need to continually value your employees and demonstrate this with actions, not … [Read more...]

The majority of business owners are keen to embrace the possibility of remote working, whereby they can live a life of much more freedom than they once thought possible - indeed, the opportunity to manage your business, remotely, from anywhere in the world is meaning professionals and business owners are in the position to squeeze much more from life. Life is for living, yet sometimes when we are fighting to succeed in business or the corporate world, it can feel like we are living to work - … [Read more...]

  The world of business is really all about connections - and when you have the opportunity to connect with someone who could prove useful for your future, it’s vital that you get the meeting right. This is something that a lot of people find themselves getting nervous about, even the most experienced of entrepreneurs, so it’s always worth a refresher even if you feel you know the received wisdom here. The truth is that there is a right way and a wrong way to approach such business … [Read more...]

In among the concrete jungle, there are businesses way above the city streets. They look down upon the hustle going on and they can often feel like they’re part of the scenery. Well, they’re often going to be treated this way by the people outside their offices but inside, employees and bosses need to remember they’re an important part of the economy. Just because you’re in a commercial office doesn’t mean you can let things go on that you wouldn’t tolerate in your own home. One can feel … [Read more...]

It’s fair to say that the food and beverage industry is a large one; the statistics on the size of the industry are rather encouraging, and there seems to be a constant demand for new and innovative products. As a result, if you’re looking for a home business idea, then food and drink is a sector you’re going to want to consider. However you, like most people, are likely thinking that the industry is dominated by huge corporations - so could a small, independent, home-based business survive … [Read more...]

When you’re running a business, you need to make sure that you are prepared for the challenges that are now impacting the business world. This changes on a regular period, so it’s important to keep up to date and in the know. So, let’s look at some of the issues on the market today? Hacks Hacking is a serious issue in today’s world. It’s perhaps the worst problem for companies because of how common it’s become. The chances of being hacked today, even for a small company are alarmingly high. … [Read more...]