Running a garage is great. You’re able to work on multiple different cars everyday, and also learn new skills as you go along. You also have the added benefit of being able to be up close and personal with your favourite cars at some points, which is pretty much every car lovers dream. However, it’s important as a business to ensure that you’re not only fixing up people’s cars, but you’re offering a package service to ensure that they come back time and time again. Take a look at these 4 ways to … [Read more...]

It’s very rare for moguls to reach the top of the tree without a team of people around them. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, and you have grand plans, it pays to ensure you hire the best people. To do this, you need to make sure that you’re able to attract high-calibre employees. If you’re recruiting, or you’re keen to expand your team, here are some tips to help you attract first-rate candidates. Get your advert right Whether you’re posting an advert online or in the press or you’re … [Read more...]

Working from home comes with a number of benefits, including money savings, reduced travel time, and the option the wear whatever you want. That being said, it has its downsides too. Whether you telecommute occasionally or operate a home business, you’ve probably had to deal with a number of distractions and resist many more of the temptations that a home office can bring. While working from home can boost your productivity, that is only possible if you’re willing to make some changes. With that … [Read more...]

The CEO of a business has all sorts of responsibilities. And now that we live in a world of celebrities and big personalities, many business leaders have decided that they need to put themselves in the limelight. Are you thinking of upping your own profile as the CEO of your company? Well, here are just some of the strategies which you can put in place to develop your personal brand. Get Social Of course, face to face networking events still have a prominent role to play in modern businesses. … [Read more...]

Rental units are making up a significant percentage of the housing market these days, so it would be no surprise if you were to express an interest in becoming a landlord. In theory, it sounds like a fantastic move - you buy a home and have someone else pay your mortgage, with a little extra for yourself. And once you become successful, you can buy another house, and another, and so on. However, you also need to bear in mind that being a landlord isn’t always the right route to take. The … [Read more...]

When you are trying to improve the business and take things to the next level you need to understand what this entails. There are a lot of things that generally need to happen in order to be clear about what makes a business more successful. You need to make sure you are focused on improving the company going forward, and there are a lot of things that play a role in this. You have to make sure business brilliance is just a few small steps away. This should be the goal for your startup and is … [Read more...]

Most businesses that get started immediately gravitate towards office arrangements that they’ve seen before. But imitating other companies might not be the best way to create the most efficient and cost effective working arrangement for your company. These days, there are so many options out there, so why be confined by conventions? It’s time to challenge your assumptions and think about what your business really requires. Remote Working is Now a Major Option Many companies don’t have central … [Read more...]

Staff motivation is unfortunately not something you can buy. While a higher salary, a better office, more stimulating work and a comfortable atmosphere to focus in can all benefit an employee, they do not necessarily dictate the drive of an employee. Someone working the most cushy job imaginable is often less driven than someone hungry for success, perhaps working for a startup without guaranteed job security. Does that mean your office should focus on staff fear to gain results? Of course not. … [Read more...]

There are far too many generic businesses out there these days. And the ideal antidote to this is launching a company in a highly specialised field. When you are first getting started, you tend to be better off targeting a specific niche before expanding your reach. After all, Amazon started off only selling books before it became the online behemoth that it is today. So, here are a few general points which can help you in your quest to start a specialised business. Make Sure That You Have the … [Read more...]

When you go into business, it’s easy to underestimate the importance of considering the legalities. After all, you aren’t starting a law firm. What do contracts have to do with your small gardening business? In truth, a lot. Or, at least, as much as they have to do with any company going. The fact is, the business world is not just a free market. There are rules and regulations in place to both ensure you play the book, and to protect you. Don’t worry, though. Despite how it may seem, … [Read more...]