3 Things Customers Hate Most About Your Business

August 1, 2018


Customers are notoriously difficult to get, but they’re incredibly easy to lose. It’s easier than ever for people to start their own businesses which means you’ve got a lot of competition. With that much choice out there, customer loyalty is hard to come by and even the smallest mistake could send them elsewhere. That’s why you need to be aware of the things that customers don’t like about businesses and make sure that you aren’t doing any of them. These are the things that customers hate about your company and how you can fix them.

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How to Boost Efficiency by Outsourcing Your Company’s Financial Needs

July 26, 2018


While many business owners have recognized the value of outsourcing to a financial services provider, there are still many others who handle these matters in-house. If you’re included in this former group, you may think you’re getting a better deal without really exploring what a professional service can do for your company. There are many advantages that a professional and specialized service can provide. By looking into the available options, you may be able to outsource services that can free up time and improve your business’ overall productivity.

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5 Reasons You Should Ensure Work-Life Balance in Your Workplace

July 26, 2018


Happy employees are productive employees, and guess what? A happy boss is also a productive boss. Today’s work environment focus is fun, and you can thank entrepreneurs such as Sir Richard Branson for that. Don’t curse his name. Rather, tap into what he tapped into years ago and create a workplace that fosters positive mindsets. One crucial element to this is a work-life balance that lets your employees know you know they have a life outside your doors. Here is why this is so important.

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How to Help Your Employees Increase Productivity

July 25, 2018


Workplace productivity can completely change the way your business is run and how efficient it is on a daily basis. Productivity is the basis of any successful organization, and productive employees feel happier and more fulfilled with their work lives. From a business standpoint, your employees are an investment. To make the most of that investment, you should be providing them with the necessary tools to be able to do their job easily and seamlessly. If you notice that there’s a lack of productivity in the workplace, there are a few things you can improve employee productivity.

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5 Effective Ways to Communicate with Employees

July 25, 2018


Setting up a business is just the tip of the iceberg. Making it successful and maintaining its relevance is a daunting task especially in this era of digital transformations. Communication is like glue. It holds the organization together. Proper communication between the management and the subordinate is the force that makes the company excel amidst competition. Creating an appropriate culture of communication takes effort, time, repetition and thoughtfulness. Below are five effective ways to communicate with employees:

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Infographic: Time is Money – How Much is it Costing You?

July 21, 2018


Time is a precious commodity that many of us seem to not have much of nowadays, however when at work there always seems to be some way to waste a few minutes here or there… Time wasting at work is extremely common, more common than you may think, in fact the average employee wastes a whopping 759 hours per year and that’s after the introduction of time and attendance software… So, what are the causes of all this time wasting? How much does this cost the economy? And how can we help reduce time wasting? The infographic below explains all.

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A Comprehensive Guide to Run a Successful Trucking Company

July 21, 2018


Running a trucking company can be a good way to find financial freedom.  Sure, in the earlydays, you will be the one putting in the miles behind the wheel, but over time you can build up your fleet and this will help you to take care of your family and the people who work for you.

But one question remains.  If running a trucking company is a great way to make money, why aren’t more people doing it?  Like everything in life, it is the ‘doing’ which takes a great deal of work.  With that in mind, here is a guide on how to run a successful trucking company.  So, if you want to become a trucking mogul, then read on.

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6 Productivity Tips for Small Business Owners

July 19, 2018


Finite working hours but infinite business tasks, how to get them done effectively? Definitely you need to discover different ways to boost your productivity in order to get more done in less time. Most of the small business owners usually wear different hats to run and manager various business operations but often they failed to do so.No doubt, we all get the same 24 hours each day to get things done but we can manage the time effectively in order to more and in a best possible way to get some spare time for other activities. Aside from the type of business you are running and expertise you own, effective time management is one of the best productivity tips for small business owners. As a small business owner, you can incredibly boost your performance by considering the following small business productivity hacks.

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How to Roll Out Workplace Training Without Spending a Fortune

July 17, 2018


It’s time to cut your teeth, to hone your skills like a student putting themselves through their paces. Why? Because on the treadmill of business it’s vital to increase your speed every now and again. But herein lies the rub – it can be a nightmare to make training yourself cheap, easy and still efficient.

If you’re an employee in a large company, you’ll have a hard time getting your boss to shell out for a costly training programme. And if you’re a boss, justifying the expense to yourself can be a hard sell. What’s more, time itself is an expense. Are your workers going to miss too much labour time for training? It’s a balancing act. But the options we’ve listed below are either free or come at a reasonable price. Even the most penny-pinching boss won’t be able to resist.

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4 Startup Mistakes You Should Avoid at Any Cost

July 14, 2018


It only takes a few missteps to signal the end of your new business. Unfortunately, most blunders that bring down companies are avoidable. A lack of research or inexperience could result in you making a decision that could lead to your company’s failure.

While every entrepreneur will make mistakes when running a new business, there are some actions that might cause irreversible damage. To find out what they are, here are four startup mistakes you don’t need to make.

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