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...]

Image Credit There’s a point in every entrepreneur’s life when walking the path of turning their idea into reality where things get a little more serious.  The initial enthusiasm fuelled by hope has been replaced with a more sustainable excitement fuelled by progress, and gone are the days of dreaming and scheming, things are starting to get traction, and it’s now time to launch your concept fully, but to do this, you’re going to need some capital behind you.   At this point, … [Read more...]

Great branding doesn’t happen by accident. Making sure that your logos are memorable, and that people associate your logo with your ethos and your products. It used to be big billboards on highways to catch attention, and there is a part of that that’s still true. But, there are more ways to reach your people now and great ways to do it. Let’s talk about a couple of essentials. Photo by Alexander Rotker on Unsplash   Put your audience first, tailor everything you say and do to … [Read more...]

The digital world is growing day by day, so it's easy to feel lost. However, the reality of most industries these days is that digital can't be ignored. If you're feeling clueless about the latest online trends and innovations, it's important to remember that you're not alone. Like most things, digital is something you can learn, and there are ways to grow more confident with your skills. Image: Kaboom Pics   Take a look at some handy hints for becoming more confident with … [Read more...]

Ask a business, any business, what goal they want to achieve this year and the answer will be to go green. The idea of saving the planet is commendable and advantageous at the same time. Not only does the world benefit, but so does the business at it gets grants and cuts costs at the same time. There is one problem, though – there are bigger fish to fry. Going green won’t save a business, but saving time will because time is money. Too many organizations waste the greatest gift given to them by … [Read more...]

In an ever-changing financial landscape, it can sometimes feel like a minefield when it comes to things that should be simple. Things like funding a start-up. There are a lot of options when it comes to business, and luckily a lot of that is personal preference. Securing funding for business ventures can be very difficult, so knowing what your options are is going to be to your benefit. Source Try crowdfunding. This one has helped more business and start-up projects get off the ground … [Read more...]

Image Credit: Unsplash   Going to events is the best way to get some exposure for your business but there is a lot more to this type of advertising than setting up a table in a big hall and hoping people will come over. You need to grab their attention and make sure that they know where to find you after the event too. While a fleeting conversation might be nice on a social level, you need conversions to be successful.   The first thing to do is to make your stall … [Read more...]