For many people, when the clock hits 5 o’clock, it’s time to pack their work up and head home from the office. Unfortunately, though as you’re the business owner, you might have a few extra things to do in the office until you can’t leave. Most of these are super important tasks as they can help you wind up the current day and prepare yourself for the following one. You will then be able to get started with your work straight away when you get to the office the next day. So, are you wondering … [Read more...]

When you run a small business, there are tens of people and projects that need your time and attention at any moment of any day. Because of this, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and distracted, leaving the tasks you really need to focus on unfinished. Thankfully, as impossible as it may seem, there are several things you can do to boost your productivity and ensure that you get more done each day. Here are five tips and tricks you can use to save yourself some time. Keep Your Workspace … [Read more...]

Hiring a virtual assistant is a fantastic way to get help with a new business. It frees you from having to worry about facts, figures and paperwork. Yet, you won't have to worry about the costs of a physical team. With most VAs working on a freelance basis, you’ll only need to pay for the work they do. And, you can cut ties if things aren’t working out or your finances plummet.Of course, even in their virtual capacity, you and your VA need a great relationship to make this work. You will, after … [Read more...]

Like any entrepreneur knows, there just aren’t enough hours in the day. The fact is that when it comes to running a business, there’s such a large amount of work to be done, that often it’s difficult to keep on top of everything that needs doing. The issue is that while many entrepreneurs have some incredible ideas which give them the power to launch a business, what is often lacking is the mindset to remain organised. This may not seem like a serious problem but it actually can be, as without … [Read more...]

Any entrepreneur will agree, when you get that one idea that just doesn't leave you it consumes you. You may take that plunge straight away, or you may take the time to really focus on the idea and nurture the fine details. At some point you make that leap of faith and begin your small business. Often this starts at home. You work on the idea and business venture night and day, and it gets TO a stage where it starts to turn a profit. Amazing. But what next? You may be happy to sail on through … [Read more...]

As a business owner, the last thing that you want is your business to scrape by each day without any sort of set up or routine. Unfortunately, you’re the person that has to arrange everything so that your staff and customers can abide by your rules of business. However, while the concept of having a business that runs smoothly is simple in theory, there’s a lot more to it than simply buying yourself a diary to remember everything. Take a look at these easy ways to make your business run more … [Read more...]

The corporate social mores of decades ago are being consistently overturned by a new wave of entrepreneurs who believe in playing by their own rules - demanding a flexibility and a work life balance that has never been a part of the deal before. So it’s hardly surprising that the financial rules have had to change too. More and more millennials are choosing to go self-employed, but that can come with a clear downside - more precarious finances. Many are launching into business with little money … [Read more...]

Location is everything when it comes to a successful business, but not only this, it can determine whether it's a successful workplace, a prominent part of your company ethos, but also can improve your footfall. Finding the right location is difficult anyway, but if you are at the point where you would consider building a structure, what are the things you need to consider? The Quality Of The LandUltimately, this depends on the type of business you are setting up. Setting up a store in the … [Read more...]

If you operate a business then you will know how important it is for you to try and maintain it at all costs. You will also understand how important it is for you to stay on top of your computer system as well, but this is easier said than done when you have so much going on.Your Employee AbilityYou may think that there is no point in you paying for extra cover because your team have some basic IT knowledge. You may also think that if something does go wrong, you will be able to get the issue … [Read more...]

Whether you’re upsizing to a new location or you’re moving to a market that offers more potential profit, moving the office is a big deal. Unfortunately, many business owners get it wrong. By failing to prepare, they bungle the move, and don’t get their business back on its feet quick enough. This can result on the high costs of paying your team while you’re not making any money, losing clients and partners, and drastically increasing the amount of time it takes to get back to an acceptable … [Read more...]