When you start a new business, you’ll be working with a very limited amount of money which means you can’t afford to hire a very big team. That’s why outsourcing is so important for new businesses because it gives you access to an experienced team but you don’t need to cover the cost of their salary or an office space to house them all. … Read More »

While we all know that excellent customer service is vital when you want to survive as a young business, it’s not always that easy to pinpoint exactly what it takes to have a great relationship with your customers. There are so many other areas to invest in, after all, when you want to grow your business - and brilliant customer service can be both costly and tricky to pull off. … Read More »

Do you ever see those business owners, who seem to have everything under control all the time? The handle business meetings, calls, work, new business, ideas, finance, social media… And sleep? It might look like that are just none stop productive machines, but the chances are they are using tools to underpin their day to […] … Read More »

Are you planning on self-publishing your own magazine? It is a brilliant idea. However, the journey of self-publishing a magazine is no easy one. You need to spend a lot of time researching, editing, printing, and marketing. Therefore, it’s a hard task but an equally rewarding one. In this article we look at some of the things you need to consider before taking your first steps into the world of publishing. … Read More »

We’re sure you can admit that when it comes to business, you won’t always be as open minded as you think. Once you have your own ideas, and your own beliefs and values, it’s easy to think that nothing else could come your way that would change your mind. It really does lead to you being super stubborn, and missing out on so many opportunities that could revolutionise your business. … Read More »

If you think about the different departments that go into running a large and successful company, the “marketing” department is always going to be pretty prominent among them. That’s not really too surprising considering what an essential part of any business marketing is. But, when all is said and done, what does “marketing” really even […] … Read More »

People are becoming increasingly aware of the impact of their day to day lives on the environment. A survey carried out in 2014 across the world found that over half of consumers were happy to pay more for goods and services from companies that have eco-friendly practices. By doing this, a business is not only doing their bit for the environment but increasing their bottom line as well. … Read More »

Since customers are the main reason for the very existence of a business, it is important to find out whether the products and services offered meet their expectations. And with stiffer competition in the marketplace for the same slice of the customer pie, organizations have to proactively get customer feedback. … Read More »

If you have an online business, then you should be looking at the different ways to diversify your income, because really one of the main reasons for starting an online business in the first place is to have more freedom and flexibility to allow you to serve more people, and the only way you can […] … Read More »

There are thousands of pieces out there that have been written about the sorts of things that “every business needs.” The kinds of things that apply to all businesses in the same way. Now, these kinds of things are extremely important. Many of them are the basics of what a business really needs to function, […] … Read More »