There’s always been a parallel of ability between large and small business and there always will be. A large business may be lumbering and hulking, so much so that it takes a long time for corporations to innovate. However because of their resources, pure manpower and infrastructure they can multitask really well. In comparison, small business is like a slithering snake. It can maneuver and adapt incredibly quickly but doing more than one thing can tie a small business in knots. What this could … [Read more...]

When you decided to pursue your dream of starting your own business you knew it wasn’t going to be easy. You have always been looking for ways to advance your career and becoming an entrepreneur was your first step to tackling that. Although you are now relatively experienced in the world of business, there are still several ways in which things could go wrong for you. From disagreements with your business partner to neglecting your customer’s needs, you need to nip these in the bud before they … [Read more...]

Source   If you’re looking to advance your career or get ahead of a competing pack of job seekers, then there’s one crucial thing you should do; train. By undergoing various types of training, you can develop into a much more well-rounded person. You will learn new skills to help you perform new tasks, you’ll basically turn yourself into the ideal candidate for whatever job you’re looking for.   Naturally, there are loads of different types of training you can do. So, … [Read more...]

If you’ve recently launched a new business, there will come a time in the future when you want to expand your operation. That could mean moving to new premises or expanding into different markets around the world. Regardless of the ins and outs of the situation, it’s vital that you understand all the options on the table when it comes to funding your concept and getting it off the ground. With that in mind, all entrepreneurs should consider the avenues mentioned in this article and research each … [Read more...]

Image source   In the same way that a common cold gets around an entire kindergarten in the blink of an eye, rushing in the workplace is about as infectious as anything else on this planet - a phenomenon that is taking professionals by storm and dragging productivity down with it. Of course, the reason hurry-worry is so rife is understandable: time is more than money, it’s the most valuable currency any of us hold.   Nonetheless, hurry sickness is a thing. It’s when you … [Read more...]

CNN.com concluded that 66% of millennials have nothing saved towards their retirement, while gobankingrates.com found that nearly half of all millennials have nothing saved at all. These two polls are not outliers, either: the statistics are consistent, and suggest that the majority of millennials have no savings.   The reasons millennials aren’t saving   Of course, if you ask some people why millennials aren’t saving, they will say it’s because millennials are … [Read more...]

Photo Source   When you first set up your small business, you’re likely to take on the first suitable commercial property that arises on the market. After all, you simply want to get your business up and running and don’t have much time on your hands to spend perusing different options that you have. You’re also likely to accept the office as it comes, as you are unlikely to have the spare money available to start renovating the space or making improvements. Your priorities fall down … [Read more...]

There is no sure recipe for success, unfortunately. You can try your very best without reaching your goals and, reversely, some people seem to succeed without even trying. Yet, the people who manage to build a proper business that stands the test of time are likely to share a set of attitudes that may help them a bit along the way. It’s not to say that it will solve all of your problems right away, but it might give you that extra zest you need to find motivation and keep pushing … [Read more...]