Businesses are usually more attractive to potential customers if they participate in some type of philanthropy. Customers like to support good causes so they are more likely to purchase products and services from companies that commit a portion of their profits to improve their communities. Your company may also look more appealing to venture capitalists if it proves itself to be philanthropic. You obviously need your business to generate a profit so it can continue operating so you need to find a good balance between philanthropy and profit. Here are six cost-efficient ways you can incorporate philanthropy into your business practice. … Read More »

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Whether you’re getting ready to start your first business or your fifth, the process of getting the venture off the ground and on the road to profitability can be daunting. But what better learning method is there than tuning into tips from people who have been there and done that — then succeeded in impressive ways? … Read More »

We're all hooked on pleasing millenials at the moment, but there's an up-and-coming group that we really need to start considering in our business - Generation Z. They're tech-savvy and ready to deal with people online - and if you don't have an online presence you're not even on their radar. … Read More »

If you're looking to move your small business to the next level but aren't sure what steps to take next then Jen McKenzie has 7 great tips for you. From setting up a business plan to getting the right staff, Jen's tips will help you grow your business in the coming year. … Read More »

If you're running a business and are just concentrating on local markets then you could be missing out on a huge opportunity. Opening your business to global markets could provide a new revenue stream but there are some things to consider before launching in a new country and we cover some of them in this article. … Read More »

If you're running a business then you need to know where it is working and where it could stand improvement. In this article we look at some of the things you should be looking at in order to determine how well your business is doing and what to look for to see how it's fairing … Read More »

If you've just started your own business you may be running around like a headless chicken trying to make sure that all of the basics are covered - there might be three things you have missed, though and we give you a reminder in this article. … Read More »