While change can be a frightening prospect, it must be embraced in situations where it is necessary. This is a lesson that all businesses (and particularly SMEs) must heed at present, as a volatile and constantly changing Geo-political climate continues to change its toll. This, along with long-term concerns such […]
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The Practical Side of Outsourcing: Finding Viable Partners and Locations
The concept of outsourcing is one that continues to polarise opinion, although in truth your outlook is probably determined by your own, unique circumstances. Business owners tend to favour the notion of outsourcing as a viable cost-cutting measure, for example, while politicians and financial experts believe that it is detrimental […]
Why Is It Important for my Business to Shred Documents?
With data protection and privacy being one of the largest concerns for businesses and entrepreneurs, many companies are now recognising that shredding is extremely important. No matter the size of your business, there’s bound to be important documents and paperwork that contain sensitive information within your work environment. To ensure […]
The Art of Pet Care: How to Kitten-Proof Your Home
Bringing a new kitten into the family is an exciting experience for everybody in the house. However, cats (especially kittens!) are extremely mischievous and so their escapades around your home may not be as safe as you think! Kitten-proofing your home is very similar to child-proofing it, but there are […]
The Life of an International Salesman: Practical tips for Corporate Travel
From the outside looking in, the life of an international salesman is one to savour. This is particularly true for those whose firms’ operate in remote and exotic locations all around the world, as representatives must travel to these destinations while having their expenses paid and accommodation paid for. The […]
How to Avoid the Student Loan Trap in 3 Simple Steps
If there is one economic issue that remains perennially controversial in modern society, it is the cost of tuition and steadily the rising level of student debt. According to recent statistics, student loan debt rose by a staggering £12.6 billion last year, which represented an increase of 17% year-on-year. This […]
3 Steps to Becoming a Successful Forex Trader
While the range of financial products and derivatives that are available on the contemporary market may have increased significantly over the course of the last decade, there are a select few that remain more popular than others. Take the Forex market, for example, which sees an estimated $5.3 trillion dollars […]
3 Golden Rules for Investing in Real Estate
Everywhere you turn, there appear to be doom-mongers forecasting the imminent demise of the UK (and global) property markets. Perhaps this is force of habit, but in the last few months we have already seen experts predict a decline in the buy-to-let market as stamp duties increase and tax benefits […]
How to Build Efficiency into your Supply Chain
Regardless of how much you choose to invest in your business, it is amazing how even seemingly small details derail the best-laid plans. This is why every business owner, regardless of the precise sector in which they operate, should pay attention to detail and ensure that their core commercial strategy […]
3 Tips for Start-up E-commerce brands
The value of contactless sales more than trebled in 2014, and this underlines the significant evolution that is taking hold in the world of commerce. While this is helping bricks and mortar retailers to maintain their relevance across multiple markets, however, it is doing little to halt the rise to […]
3 Hidden Attractions that Make Vegas such a Fascinating Place
Las Vegas is one of the most fascinating and popular travel destinations in the world, with an estimated 42 million travellers making the trip last year alone. Not only is Las Vegas enduringly popular, however, but it is also one of the most diverse and misunderstood places in the world. […]
How Twitter is Fast Becoming the Major 21st Century News Outlet
Twitter has changed the way breaking news is delivered. Consumers can access news anywhere and everywhere, on the go, at home, at work, at the gym. Smartphones and Twitter have made it easier than ever to consume news, while aggregated content online has also become increasingly accurate and reliable. Take […]