Most successful small businesses start out slowly, with lots of business planning on every aspect of the business. After setting up clear plans and refining them, entrepreneurs then hit-the-ground-running when they finally open for business. Those who have a burning desire to start a company but little business experience might […]
Management
Fewer Working Hours for Bigger Results: 7 Tricks To Boost Your Productivity at Work
Do you have to work through 8-hour work days? We don’t think so because you spend half or more of this time scrolling through your phone watching funny videos and catching up with friends. At the end of the day, you may not notice it but, you stay connected more […]
How good lighting in your workplace can impress prospective employees?
When marketing a position to prospective employees, most employers tend to focus on highlighting benefits such as good pay, vacation days, job security, and such. Focusing on these common areas of interests indicates most employees haven’t yet realised that the present day employee is looking for more than just a […]
Saving the Planet with Office Supplies
With the rise of concern for the environment, many suppliers and building owners have become aware of the effect it has on the workplace. However, there are plenty of options you can consider for a more eco-friendly office and to save on your business-related expenses as well, from shopping smarter […]
What the West Can Learn from Japanese Business Culture
In our global business economy, cultural differences often become blurred as we rush toward corporate homogenization at alarming speed. However, carefully studying those differences that set us apart can not only help us understand each other better, but also to learn from those practices which drive business success around the […]
7 Tips to Prepare for Moving Offices
Moving office is a critical point on the timeline of your business. It can be a time of uncertainty, stress and possible losses. There are just too many things to think about apart from the move itself. You do not know how things will turn out in the new office, […]
WHO IS THE FUTURE OF MANUFACTURING IN THE UK?
Brexit has focused the attention for manufacturing companies but there are fundamental aspects of the manufacturing sector that need to be addressed – most notably culture, training and education. Roger Fleury, Director, Ardent Solutions and Kevin Boake of B2Wise make the case for innovative thinking as well as technology to […]
Making Work-Life Balance a Reality: 5 Strategies for Stressed Out Professionals
Whether you feel like you’re losing hours of your life to the office or are simply working too hard, work-life balance is seemingly impossible to come by if you’re in a stressful profession. From lawyers and surgeons to teachers and small business owners, there’s no denying the potential dangers of […]
6 Factors that Directly Affects Workplace Productivity
The design and atmosphere of the workplace play an important role in the productivity of the employees. It is important that you choose the layout options carefully. You should also make sure that you offer the most comfortable environment so that the employees are able to work to the best […]
The Ultimate Guide to Going Paperless in Your Business
Deciding to go paperless is more than ideal in this digital age, or else, entrepreneurs will be left behind. It involves the process of transferring all data into a digital format. It may not be the right choice for every business, but that doesn’t mean that it shouldn’t be tested […]
3 Ways to Improve Ways Your Fundraising Program
Fundraising has always been the concerns for the non profits and while they are always busy changing strategies, the best ways to improve the fundraising program is often ignored. While this is the problem the only suitable solution to this is making a checklist of all the ways that will […]
Three Simple Strategies That Can Help Your Organization Function More Effectively
When your company functions effectively, you and your employees are able to get more done in less time. Optimal functioning of your company will also prevent frustrations and irritations that result from office accidents, machine breakdowns, etc. Below you’ll find just three of many simple strategies you can deploy to […]