Business

How many times have you heard that “Do what you love, and you’ll never work a day in your life” quote? Millions, I suppose.  And, you know what? It sucks.  Sorry, Confucius (Mark Twain, or any immensely wise and popular thinker who came up with this piece of advice.)  It just doesn’t work in the world we live in.  The American Dream doesn’t equal the white picket fence anymore. The days when the holy trinity of a stable job that you’ll be stuck in for the rest of your life, a happy family with a dog, and a big house are long gone and Millennials have reinvented this concept, though perhaps not deliberately. The 2008 financial crisis played its part in their reluctance to follow the steps of their parents. They play by different rules and here are a couple of career-buildi...

Running a company can be really stressful. Apart from all the things you need to do to get your business moving forward, you also have a team of people that you need to manage. Regardless if you have 5 or 500 in your team, the way you manage your team is extremely important. This does not only go for the culture you have in your company or how much responsibility you give them. It also includes organising your employees, and more specifically, making it easy to know where your employees will be, when they have their vacations, and when you will be able to reach them and not. In this article, we’ll share 5 ways to streamline the way you organize your employees, which means structuring your team internally to make it clearer with who does what and making it easy to know when people ar...

Everybody needs to feel appreciated at work, and even your best-motivated employees need boosting their morale from time to time, or a clear sign of recognition for their efforts. Your employees have been working hard to accomplish your company’s goals and its vision, and the truth is,  you don’t need a special occasion to praise them and show them how much you value their contribution. Showing appreciation can take many different forms, may that be a bonus on the salary, a couple of days off, or public praise. Rewarding your employees for a job well done is also a great practice for keeping their motivation high and a sure way of creating a better workplace environment, the one which will make your business thrive. Put Yourself in Their Shoes If you want to gift your colleagues o...

Scoring a business loan can prove to be very difficult if you have a lower business credit score than your lender is willing to permit. You can, however, leverage your personal credit score to secure a business loan, regardless of your credit history. “Personal credit score” refers to the algorithms that determine the probability of you honoring your credit obligations. They are based on factors like the full balance of your credit card monthly and how prompt you are at paying your bills. On the other hand, business credit score deals with corporate matters that relate to the running of your company or business, such as your transaction history and account balances. Why you need a good credit score A strong credit score is worth a fortune and will, consequently, save you a lot of mon...

Promotional products are great whether your company is local only or multi-national. The question is what sort of promotional items would allow you to enjoy the greatest return in terms of visibility and brand recognition. Have you considered what custom hats would accomplish? Here are some reasons why this type of promotional item works so well. Custom Hats is Something People Will Wear The best promotional items are those that recipients can put to good use. That’s one reason why things like notepads, mousepads and pens remain popular choices. Have you thought about custom hats as also being something people will use frequently? Customized hats like baseball caps come in handy in all sorts of situations. They can be slipped on when running errands, since people don’t have to do ...

While running any enterprise, everything has to be in sync. However, it isn’t possible without effective communication. Communication involves understanding rather than talking. As a business owner, you may seek to be clear, concise, objective, complete, relevant, and consistent and understand your staff. Efficient communication is crucial. Following are the effective communication that to be followed in the business.  Enhance clients’ relationships For any venture, to succeed, clients are the heart of it all. Failing to fulfill this purpose may result in an enterprise breaking down. It’s vital to organize communication with clients to seek their reviews as well as suggestion. It is an excellent opportunity to make a few corrections, thus generating more profits. Superb communication flo...

In this competitive marketplace where countless restaurants are competing for customers, it is not just your food or service that will ensure you have a steady flow of patrons, it is your overall restaurant marketing strategy.  The overall, "Look," of your restaurant from the literal decor to your online presence is important for making sure you keep up with the times and take advantage of modern technology to maintain a strong presence.  These 5 tips will serve to help illustrate some key ways to make sure you are modernized and keep customers coming!  1. Change Your Decor As Needed It is always important to change your decor as needed. You don't want to seem like a stodgy and stagnant restaurant that reminds people more of their grandparent's house than fun and trendy place to ea...

Although marketing principles remain the same each year, the tools that businesses use to achieve success varies. Unlike the past where most businesses used newspapers to market their products/services, today most businesses have turned to artificial intelligence and digital marketing.  With competition among businesses getting tougher and tougher, businesses are looking for creative ways to attract their target audience while at the same time keep their marketing cost down.  Luckily, there are a lot of marketing tools to can help businesses reach out to their target customers. In this article, we going to discuss the best marketing apps that businesses should use to attract their target clients.  1. Ahrefs  Any experienced digital marketer knows that marketing cannot be comple...

When filling new positions, the focus is always on attracting the best candidates. However, it is important to do deeper than what the eyes can see when selecting candidates. The employment verification process is essential in the hiring process apart from appropriate academic papers and physical appearance. This helps weed out candidates who made shortcuts in their resumes to prevent business risks in the future. Luckily, you can allow a professional agency to do the verification process on your behalf to focus on other business tasks. Here is the truth to know about the whole process.  A criminal record doesn’t mean no hiring In case the candidate has a criminal record, the obvious belief is that he is not qualified for the position. Well, this is true for sensitive roles where you...

You could be a startup or simply a small business running on a compact budget. It is imperative that your investments and business processes should empower you to sell the goods that you produce. If you can’t sell, you won’t survive. It is as clear as black & white!  While your business decisions pave the way for your company’s future, you should concentrate on the basic things that push your business towards your target audience. Since you are a small business with a meager marketing budget, you need to find cost-effective ways of doing business successfully without losing the quality and efficiency of your work. Here are the 6 ways that could boost your small business sales: Begin with creating a user-friendly website Use social media to spread brand awareness Be ...

Outsourcing your hiring process can be a daunting task. You want to make sure that the company that will hire on your behalf understands what you need, and how this employee is going to play a role in your business. Before choosing a staffing company that will fulfill your business needs, read the tips below that will help you make the right decision. Validate the Company’s Experience You need to interview the company’s representative to and talk to them like as if they are the applicants. Apart from doing your research, you must have a verbal confirmation that they can hire the person that you are looking for. Some hiring agencies will simply post a job-for-hire advertisement and then interview the candidates, without really putting thee candidates under scr...

Operating a small business is overwhelming, especially if it's still in the initial stages. The initial stages come with several challenges and the biggest being financial constraints. Not only is it both tough and time-consuming to start a business, but there is also a lot of hard work behind it. Furthermore, it is also tough an individual to receive funding for a business, which under others' sight, is still “struggling.” Business owners have several reasons why they may be looking for funding. It isn't always about repaying debt or funding common projects. Every purpose, however, requires that businesses can account for the funds they request and prove that they can payback. • Expansion of business operations As a business starts, it's more likely to start small as it attract...