When it comes to communication these days, most companies consider social media and live chats. And, these things are undeniably crucial for modern customers. But, many of us neglect to realize that phone calls are still a standard part of communication processes. Customers looking for a quick fix will always call rather than type. It’s fair to say, then, that you could lose customers and develop a bad reputation if you aren’t careful here. So, like a circus performer, you need to learn how to … [Read more...]

If you’re an entrepreneur just getting started out in the business, you’re probably extremely excited about your prospects and all the ideas you’ve got coming up, but you’re probably feeling a similar amount of nerves over everything that could go wrong. You’re forked out a lot of money for your dreams, and now you need them to pay off; well, when you’ve got the right idea on your side, you’re going to go far. There’s a lot of big business ideas out there a small time operation could easily … [Read more...]

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...]