The personal touch is so important, isn’t it? When you think about it, it’s only natural that in an increasingly digitized and impersonal world, our customers may yearn for the personal touch that only SMEs can provide. It’s been proven time and again that while the multinational corporate titans may be able to undercut our more modest businesses on price, they can never replicate the standard of individual customer service that we can provide. Thus, while many businesses expand their reach … [Read more...]

It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. You have to come up with the idea, secure funding, and get things underway. And then, of course, once the ball is rolling it’s not like you can take a backseat; you’re going to be right up front and center, the main person responsible for making sure everything is on course for the company to be successful. But to do this, it’s not enough just to do the work; you need to do the work well. Below, we take a look at some useful tips for ensuring you can deliver … [Read more...]

Working from home can be a fantastic way to spend more time doing the things you love, as this way your time is less tied up with busy commutes, pointless meetings, idle chit chat and gossip around the water cooler, busy work, and constant distractions with other people vying for your time.     Indeed, there are many benefits to working from home, and with today’s opportunities to work remotely and automate your business by automating and outsourcing processes, for instance, you could … [Read more...]

The world of business is constantly changing and evolving, but one thing will always remain the same - If you want to grow your business, then you need to focus on marketing. Unfortunately, with so many new and different marketing methods out there, it can be difficult to know which one is best for your small business. Email marketing, despite being a more traditional method, remains one of the most effective in reaching new customers, retaining current ones, and prompting them to take action. … [Read more...]

The restaurant business is on fire at the moment, and so more and more people are exploring this as a viable option to start a new business venture. Whether you have experience in the restaurant trade or not, it can be the dream to have a restaurant with your name above the door and feeling proud of the food you serve.   However, it is also a very tough business to be in, and many can find that it is a real struggle to get things right. Many restaurants open the doors only to find … [Read more...]

When it comes to the environment, there is so much being reported in the news that there needs to be more focus on being eco-friendly, that is with businesses taking a responsibility as well as taking a responsibility yourself. While you may not be able to control what the business does, unless you manage or run the business and have your own policies in place, but you can take on your own responsibility to ensure that things get done right. I wanted to share with you some of the things you … [Read more...]

If you’re constantly working yourself to exhaustion at work, you could soon end up feeling burnt out, suffering from chronic stress. To know if you’re on the way to burn out or not, you need to know which signs to look for. Read on and you might be able to stop it from happening before it causes a big problem: What Exactly Is Burn Out? Burnout is a state of chronic stress that leads to: physical and emotional exhaustion cynicism and detachment feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of … [Read more...]

In business, you have to believe in yourself. If you’re ever going to get your business to where you want it to be, it’s essential that you can really focus on what you’re trying to achieve. If you have any doubts about yourself, you will find that it holds you back. Because if you don’t believe in yourself, who will? So, this really means that you have to back your business. You have to get behind it fully. And to do this, you’re going to want to be promoting your business at every chance you … [Read more...]

The internet is booming and more and more businesses have been made possible by it. However, easy as it is to set up a website and start selling products, there are a few practical things you need to think about too.   Though all your marketing, sales and even your office might be online, you will still need to have some space to store your goods, find a way to transport them to your customers and have a space to develop and manufacture your products too. Your office might be virtual … [Read more...]

Moving forward in the face of adversity is one of the best things you can do to build mental resilience, whether you’re talking in terms of business or every day life. In this guide, we’re going to discuss how you can move forward in the face of adversity, no matter what.   Honour The Process And Appreciate It If you’re going to move forward, you can’t ignore adversity. You need to honour the process and appreciate it. If there’s one thing for sure, it’s that life is full of ups … [Read more...]