Being a founder of a small company and running your own business is a big undertaking that many attempt and few succeed. One of the biggest issues facing entrepreneurs is that while they are well-versed in the field of their business idea, they are often complete rookies when it comes […]
Leadership
How to Become Your Own Boss
Most people love the idea of being their own boss — setting your own schedule, not having to report to a manager, generally having more workplace freedom and defining your own company culture. In today’s market, the world is filled with young, ambitious, outside-the-box thinkers who want to become their […]
5 Tips to Maintain a Business Relationship
If you want to run a business that is efficient and constantly improving then it is imperative that you maintain your business relationships. This is important on all levels from customers, to staff, all the way to other businesses and it really isn’t that hard to achieve so you shouldn’t […]
How To Show Your Staff That You Appreciate Them
Business is a cruel world, so you have to make sure that those who work for you and your business know that they are very much appreciated. There are many ways in which you can show your appreciation for them, just remember that they are the reason your business is […]
5 Ways to Reduce Employee Workload
Regardless of which industry your company operates in, it is an unavoidable fact that employees can become overloaded with work, or tasked with unwanted duties, often resulting in demotivation and lower team morale. Proper staff management and task allocation can work well to ensure that your company is getting the […]
5 Ways to Improve the Work at Home Experience for Your Employees and Freelancers
Ever since the downturn of 2007 and 2008, the economy has been in what some would call a “shakeup” and what others would call a “smack down.” While it looks like the unemployment rate is continuing to head downward toward pre-recession numbers and lending is back on track, many of […]
4 Signs That You Are a Good Leader
No one is born a leader and it isn't something you can achieve overnight - you need to have commitment, discipline, and you need to work hard if you want to achieve that goal. Becoming a good leader is not at all easy and there isn't a guide you can […]
5 Easy Tips for Making Difficult Decisions
There are moments in life when we’re forced to make a tough decision which will change the course of our lives forever. Mine happened not too long ago. I’ve been toying with the idea of entering the academic world for a while and at some point half-heartedly applied to a […]
Top Tips to Become a Successful Negotiator
It's likely that during your life you will have to demonstrate negotiation skills at some point, for example buying or selling a house or car or landing deals in your job. Negotiating is a way of coming to an acceptable compromise between two parties, and can be an intimidating task […]
Asking for Feedback Is Important
Our business is our baby, we want the best for it and want each customer experience to be the best it can be. We are constantly making tweaks to every area of our business to improve the customer experience, but how much so we really know? How can we really […]
Small Business: 5 Ways to Keep Your Employees Motivated and Productive
When being in charge of a small business, it is important for your team to stay productive and motivated in order to achieve the wanted goals. It is not easy to boost someone's performance only by giving them bonuses-but also, you need to show them that they are an important […]
Billionaires’ Keys to Success: Pete Briger
One thing that surprises many people about famous billionaires is how young many of them are. Another thing that is both surprising and encouraging for many people is that many billionaires made their own fortune. Pete Briger stands out as an example of a self-made billionaire who is under 50. […]