For most entrepreneurs, stress is the natural state of being, and, in some cases, this is pretty beneficial. After all, without a little fear and stress, you’d never be motivated to work hard and actually get things done. That being said, persistent and prolonged stress is far from healthy, and will soon take its toll on you physically and mentally, until it eventually affects the health of your business. Because of this, it’s important that you put yourself first now and then and do what you … [Read more...]

If you are to run a business that creates and sells products of any kind, then you are going to need to make sure that you're clued up on the process of product development. Developing a product is actually one of those things that is much easier said than done, and there is so much involved in the process that ti si hard to know whether you are really doing everything you need to be doing. However as long as you approach it in the right way, you should find that you are able to create products … [Read more...]

The way to a productive business is in the happiness of your employees, and if you care about having a business that is successful, moving smoothly and full of loyal staff, then you have to do whatever you can to make them feel happy and motivated. As an employer, you have to make sure that before you create an environment of calm and happiness, you have learned to take care of your own calm. This way, you can be in the best position possible to ensure that your staff are feeling raring to go … [Read more...]

If you are a business owner, it's likely that you have an online presence, in fact, if you don't you better get one quick! Of course, your presence can't be any old site or social media account; it needs to be an effective and cohesive online strategy design to drive custom to your website and revenue into your coffers. Luckily, this is something that the following article can help you with. Read on to find out more. Your website is key No matter what other tactics you are using online your … [Read more...]

You realise that running your own business comes with a tonne of responsibility, from keeping your finances in order to checking stock is on track. Your mind can often be pulled in a million different directions all at the same time, so it is important that you implement strategies to make your productivity smooth and efficient. There are many different elements to your business that you really need to keep on top of, so outsourcing some of your work isn’t a bad idea at all. Whether you are … [Read more...]

All small business owners walk a narrow tightrope. They know that the odds are against them, especially when they enter those all important first few years of trading. They’ve heard the horror stories. They’ve read the stats. They know that 50% of small businesses fail within 5 years of setting up shop. They know that thousands of entrepreneurs just like them started out with the same lofty ideals yet had to concede defeat and maybe even bankruptcy because they just couldn’t carry on walking … [Read more...]

When you get the idea for your business you may be a buzz of excitement and optimism for the next steps. Starting the business is possibly the easiest thing to do, but what about the next steps in terms of moving your business forward? The truth is a business needs a good marketing strategy to reach out to the right people and to the right customers. So what should you try? I thought I would share with you some of the methods that you could try. Old school methods still work Back in the day, … [Read more...]

Let’s face it, no matter how much time, effort and money you put into your business, you’re eventually going to hand it off to someone else. Whether you decide to sell your company or appoint a successor, you’re likely going to hand it off to someone else in the future unless you decide to burn it to the ground before you retire (definitely not recommended!). But you might also just want to take a break from your business. It’s not uncommon for entrepreneurs to take an extended break from … [Read more...]

It doesn’t matter how new or old the building is in which you have your office is; you’ll need to put some effort into its appearance and function so that your employees can be as productive as possible. A safe and pleasant environment will have a direct effect on your team’s mood, which translates into the quality and amount of their work. Therefore, it’s crucial that as a small business, you put time and effort into setting up a productive office and successful environment for your workforce. … [Read more...]

Chances are that you are going to use a whole lot of energy when it comes to powering your small business. Just take a moment to think about it. Not only is your company likely to use a whole lot of energy when it comes to heating and cooling workspaces and retail spaces, but you also use a lot of electricity when it comes to lighting these spaces too. That’s before you take powering till systems, computer systems, and your telephone systems. If you are in the hospitality sector, chances are … [Read more...]