It should go without saying that technology has made ripples in every industry you can imagine. In some cases, this is clear to see. For instance, you can’t walk into a supermarket without seeing self-serve tills. And, most high street retailers now do a vast majority of business through online retail.   In some cases, though, it’s a little harder to see how technology has changed things. You may, for instance, be wondering what it can do to benefit your food business. Aside from … [Read more...]

There are a few jobs out in the world that seem to have the vaguest of titles, and unless you’re already in the career, you have no idea what it is. Business Administrator seems to be one of those titles. So let’s take a bit of a dive into what they do, how they do it and how you can get into the same thing.   Business Administrators tend to look after the organizational, operational and managerial responsibilities of a company. The ‘administrator’ can be somewhat misleading, and you … [Read more...]

Image Credit: Kaboompics Minimalism has come right back into fashion in the interior design world and businesses are quickly catching up. The need for stuff is gradually being replaced with the need for an experience, which means that businesses are going to have to change the way they do things if they want to keep their customers happy. Though you might think that a huge office filled with various technologies is the best way to put on a show and run your business, the opposite is actually … [Read more...]

Generally speaking, it should be pretty easy to operate a successful business in the medical industry. After all, people will always need medical treatment, so you should have no shortage of customers. The main issue is that it happens to be one of the most competitive industries out there. In one small town, you could have a couple of medical businesses that all do the same thing, all competing for loyal patients.   The big conundrum is; how do you stop your medical business from … [Read more...]

The e-commerce industry is absolutely booming - and it’s been this way for a long time. More consumers are making the switch from traditional retail shopping to the online variation. It’s fast, convenient, and often gives them a much broader choice compared to what they have in the physical world.   As a result, loads of small e-commerce businesses have popped up in the last few years. It’s a very easy business model to start, and it can lead to expedited success. This is where a key … [Read more...]

When it comes to the foodservice industry, there are a whole lot of different paths that you can potentially go down. You can open up a fancy bistro that allows you to serve a few discerning customers to something really special, or perhaps you want something that offers everyone the chance to have to delicious, convenient food. And what better way to offer great taste and convenient than by having your food go to your customers. Anyone who's seen the movie Chef knows just how fun and exciting … [Read more...]

The world of business is tempestuous, tumultuous and rife with competition. In order to stay afloat in the wildly competitive and dizzyingly paced marketplace of the 21st century, entrepreneurs know that they need to be firing on all cylinders all day, every day. They know that as the figurehead of the company, they are the symbol around which the rest of the workforce rallies. They are the yardstick by which professional standards are measured and a source of advice, support and inspiration. … [Read more...]

As more and more people are becoming aware of their own carbon footprint, the recycling industry has seen massive growth. What was once an optional but healthy habit to have, it’s now become a global business opportunity and there are countless ways to get involved and have your own little slice of the recycling pie. Unfortunately, there are so many niche opportunities that it can be hard to capitalize on and many of them require specialized knowledge in certain sectors in order to get the best … [Read more...]

In order to be a success, you have to make sure you give your company the best chance possible. This means ensuring it has everything necessary for success before you actually launch. And it means making continual changes that are going to result in better performance and higher success rates in the future. There is a lot that goes into making your company a success, and you need to know what.   Running a brand these days is difficult because it can sometimes be a minefield. There … [Read more...]

Have you decided that you are going to move your retail store to a new location? There are many different reasons why you may have determined that this is the right move for your business. Perhaps a new shopping mall has opened and you want to be in more of a prime location? Maybe the area that your store is currently based in is experiencing an economic decline? Or, are you looking to take advantage of cheaper rental fees? No matter what applies, read on to discover some tips that will help you … [Read more...]