Computers and tech are a huge part of all our lives these days. And that is especially the case when you run your own business. No matter what industry or sector your company is in, you will find that you spend most of your working day behind your laptop screen. This is even the case if you employ staff - you will all be connected on your computer network. Without the network, there is no way you would be able to efficiently communicate and collaborate. So, there is no wonder that cybersecurity … [Read more...]

The one thing that SMEs can find the most challenging is expanding their business in a viable and timely way. Happily, there are some strategies you can use to break into new markets and ensure that you can fulfill increasing customer demand that comes along with this. Keep reading to find out more. Partnership and collaboration. One way that SMEs can expand rapidly is to partner up and collaborate with another organization that already has the physical infrastructure in place. An excellent … [Read more...]

If you have decided to take on a part time online course, you might need to make sure you can pay your fees and support your lifestyle while you are achieving your qualification and pursue your dream career. You don’t have to look too hard; there are plenty of great opportunities out there that will help you manage your time and earn money while studying. Find a list of a few below. Driving You will be able to travel and make use of your free time when you are waiting for clients or … [Read more...]

Going into business for yourself can be a seriously difficult and daunting experience. One of the biggest roadblocks that a lot of people find is that they don't feel as though they should be occupying the same space as a lot of larger, more established business. It can sometimes feel like you're an amateur surrounded by a whole bunch of professionals. But here's the thing, you are a professional. Your business may be small, you may, in fact, be the only person involved in it. But that doesn't … [Read more...]

A business is only as successful as the happy customers that shop with them. All businesses put an emphasis on their sales and their successes are measured by the number of sales that they are able to make. Profit and loss are a big deal and your sales team work hard to bring in a good revenue every day; it’s why you hired them. This not only contributes massively to the running of your company, it keeps your staff in their jobs and the more money you’re bringing in, the more customers you have … [Read more...]

Building a career in business can be a wonderful thing. You can work your way up from an assistant to a manager, all the way through to being a director of even chairman of the business. To be successful in a career in business there are a few things you need to do, and here is everything you need to do this year.   Network Always make an effort to network with people right from the off. Think about making a LinkedIn profile, joining a group within your industry and making the … [Read more...]

Throughout every part of your business’ life, you are going to put yourself through the emotional mill. Whether it's in relation to sourcing relevant financing or you are working overtime to ensure that your employees’ needs are met, the very likely side effect of all this hard work is stress, and lots of it! Minimizing stress is one of the priorities in life, but in order to minimize it, we have to truly understand it. What are the stages of stress, and what can you do, not just to benefit … [Read more...]

For the most part, we are creatures of habit. Unless making a change is absolutely necessary, very few of us will actively seek out change. It may have been your dream for a long as you can remember to launch a business of your own, but if you’ve always had a good job that pays well and is reliable, you may never have even considered taking a leap of faith and going out there on your own.   However, should your circumstances change, that could too. Say, for instance, you are let go … [Read more...]

So, you hate your job. You’re certainly not alone in that. At last count a staggering 85% of the workforce told a Gallup Poll that they hate their job. Not dislike. Not mildly annoyed by. Hate. Now, that’s a string word. If you feel like you can’t go on in your current position any longer, yet find rejection letter after rejection letter on your doormat when you get home it can feel like there’s no way out. Entrepreneurship might offer you a way out, but although you have a few pretty special … [Read more...]