If you have a passion for taking photographs, then you may be considering turning this passion into a business that you can actually make a living from, but like starting any business or something you’ve never done before, you probably don’t know where to start and how to make it work. In this post, we’re going to share some simple tips with you to help you start your own photography business. Invest in quality equipment In order to take great photos, you need a great camera, and when … [Read more...]

When you run a hotel, it’s easy to feel taken for granted. Sometimes, it can seem as though customers simply sleep with you and then leave. They take advantage of your convenient facilities, and then they leave you in the lurch.You may even watch as they stroll straight into the restaurant across the road. This can be heartbreaking. Worse than that, it can lose you money. Let’s be honest; the hospitality industry isn’t easy anymore. The convenience and affordability of Airbnb's have meant … [Read more...]

When you have a desire to start your own business, you have the ultimate motivation for success. Working for yourself, making your own profits and setting your own hours is a dream that many people long to realise - but it's undeniably hard work. In order to make a success of it, your business needs to be something that you love and can sustain a passion for, and for some, getting( involved in the business of health and nutrition provides them with a overarching motive to make something they … [Read more...]

Marketing is such an in depth topic to bring up. There’s so many ups and downs, twists and turns, and all manor of things that come with trying to create a good marketing campaign. But at the base of it all, marketing is the one thing that carries a business towards success. Of course it does work in conjunction with other areas, but it wouldn’t go as far as it’s able to go if it were not for marketing. Plus, marketing seems to be ever changing. From the basic radio and TV advert that businesses … [Read more...]

Some people can fear the unknown, and one of the biggest fears people can have is working for themselves. Sure the idea of it is appealing. Setting your hours, having the flexibility to enjoy your life at home as well as earn a decent living. These things are big benefits, but there are drawbacks. You lose the security of a job and employment that guaranteed income and even the support you get from co-workers. There are some common reasons why people don’t take the plunge, but here are some of … [Read more...]

When setting up their very first business, I’m sure that most entrepreneurs will think that accepting payments from their customers will be fairly easy. After all, you just need to accept their cash or card payment, right? Well, unfortunately, it isn’t as easy as that. There are a few things that you need to consider when choosing a payment option to ensure that it is actually worth accepting that method. So, to ensure that you aren’t bitten by hidden fees or end up locked in a contract for … [Read more...]

Dominating the online world is the best way to get more customers for your business, but with so much competition out there, it can be difficult. If you’re trying to do everything on your own, you’re not going to get very far so you’ll need some help. Hiring the right people is obviously important but you also need to be making good use of the tools at your disposal. There are some great online tools that will help you to improve your online marketing easily without spending too much money. … [Read more...]

If your business comes into financial hardship, it can be a heartbreaking moment. Everything that you have worked so hard for could be lost, and you may be trying to judge what the best thing to do is. That major decision: ‘should I just let it all go?’ is one of the hardest things that a business owner has to think about, and ultimately act upon. But before you throw the towel in, it is important to assess where the issues lie, what can be done, and whether your company has a future if you can … [Read more...]

What makes customers tick? It’s the eternal question that every business owner asks, hoping to figure out the secret that will drive the company to success. There is no denying that your communication in the media and on various platforms play a significant role in the perception of your brand. Take Steve Jobs, for instance. While the man who co-founded Apple has revolutionary design ideas, it’s fair to say that he alone didn’t turn Apple into the success it has become. Enthusiastic … [Read more...]

Thinking of taking part in a trade show? These events can be great opportunities for generating new leads when organised correctly. Here are 7 tips to make your stall stand out. Research your competition Trade shows tend to be themed around certain niches – you could find that there are other companies running stalls there that sell the same product as you. You can usually find a list of all the companies that will be at the trade fair online. By researching into these companies, you can … [Read more...]