Being confined to an office in order to manage an online business is not advantageous to the business owner. The internet has opened up the opportunity to break away from the usual 9-5 routine and work remotely. It is possible to work remotely from anywhere in the world as long as there is internet access. This gives flexibility as well as costs relating to renting office space is eliminated. Before you take the plunge and break away from the office, a little essential planning is required … [Read more...]

Disabilities come in all shapes, but they should never be perceived as an obstacle. For a lot of people who live with a disability, life at work can be challenging. When a body-abled employee only needs a laptop and a desk to perform, you need specialist office gear designed to support you in your everyday tasks. Nevertheless, more and more companies are embracing the potential of cross-disabilities teams, where everyone can make a difference.   If you’re a body-abled employee, you … [Read more...]

If you have always wanted to start your own business, you will likely have researched and considered all of the different types of businesses available to you. If you are an independently-minded person who wants to make their own way in the business world, then you have probably concluded that life as a sole trader is the best choice for you.   Sole traders are, nowadays, more commonly called “solopreneurs”, but the idea is the same. You run the business by yourself, for yourself. … [Read more...]

When you’re running a business, it doesn’t matter how hard you work or how good your services are if you aren’t able to convey it to your customers. Modern shoppers and consumers don’t want to have to search around for the companies they use. Instead, with a couple of Google searches, most people will be done with their research, and will be ready to buy whatever they are looking for. So, to make sure that you can stand out as an obvious first choice, this post will be exploring some of the work … [Read more...]

There is a lot of talk about virtual offices lately and for good reasons. The Internet and increasingly advanced technology have made it possible for us to work from anywhere, collaborating with people on the other side of the world, and speeding up our overall efficiency.   Whether you’re about to start your own business for the very first time or simply debating if you should transition to a virtual office in the future, it’s a good idea to understand the pros and cons of … [Read more...]

Stress can rear its ugly head in any part of our life. We may be having a particularly tough time at work with an overbearing boss with unreasonable demands and expectations that we will be working all hours God sends each week. We could have a rift in the family that can cause untold worry and stress. Sometimes stress emanates from our financial situation and the seemingly hopeless nature of it. If you have the burden of financial stress, there are some proactive steps that you can take to … [Read more...]

It started with an ‘aha!’ moment at your kitchen table or on the commute back from your day job. You have spent countless hours in your free time and the odd hours of your day job strategizing and getting your idea underway. You managed to get a group of like-minded people, not only willing to juggle their day jobs, but also believe in the product as much as you do. You put your own money in, maxed out your credit cards and hustled the hell out of things. You finally made it to the next level; … [Read more...]

One of the biggest mistakes that are made by small business owners is the fact that they do not outsource the tasks that take up their time. It’s something that people don’t often think about, because they want to be in charge of their small business from start to finish and as much as possible. Some business owners can handle the burden of the day to day business activities, of course they can, but some make the empowering decision not to deal with them at all. A business owner who can … [Read more...]

With the right knowledge and under the right circumstances, starting your own construction company could turn out to be quite profitable. After all, there will always be houses, stores, hospitals, and schools that need to be built, which means that there will always be a need for a business like yours. However, before you can even start to think about taking on work, there is research that needs to be done, things that need to be bought and paid for, and laws that need to be met. Here are five … [Read more...]

It’s tempting to think that your business success is all down to you, but this is not true. No one is an island, and even less so when it comes to building a successful company. That’ll depend on many people; some close to you, some distant. Below, we take a look at some of the individuals and organizations who, alongside you, will have a big say in how well your new venture does.   Your Friends and Family   Make no mistake: no matter what the business, no matter how qualified … [Read more...]