3 Things to Consider Before Expanding Your Business Abroad

February 22, 2016

International Business
Often when looking to expand your business going international is the best way to do it. Globalization has enabled businesses of all style and size to go after customers they were not able to before. Reaching to new markets and a different selection of customers overseas can be hugely beneficial for your business and literally open up a whole new world of clients. However, it is worth remembering that international expansion does not come without its own risks. There are a few essential things to consider before expanding abroad. Here’s the top three:

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3 Efficient Ways to Take Care of Your Shop Floor

February 18, 2016

Shop floor
A manufacturing workspace can be dangerous as well as expensive to repair and maintain if it is not taken care of properly. As a small business owner it may be tempting for you to save money by taking few shortcuts and neglect routine repairs and maintenance. However, a penny saved today can turn into a pretty big expense in terms of major repair or maintenance or, even worse, injury on the shop floor resulting in a lawsuit. This is why proper caring for your workspace in the shop floor is very important whether you are in manufacturing business or operate a warehouse. Below are three tips that can help you save money in the long run by taking preventative care today

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3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Need to Outsource Non-Essential Tasks

January 19, 2016

Outsourcing
When it comes to number of activities that entrepreneurs need to take care of the list can be endless. There are customers to sign up, vendors to line up, employees to hire, not to mention develop the product that you are trying to sell in the first place. If they do not focus on essential tasks that will get the business going entrepreneurs can easily fall into task hell and never get their business into high gear. This is why it is essential to make sure you outsource actively all the non-core tasks that do not need their careful attention.

Outsourcing is where you send tasks and projects to freelancers to complete. Rather than working on them yourself, you hire other people or companies to do it for you. These days many business owners aim to try to outsource as many areas of the company as they can. And here are three excellent reasons why you need to take the same approach and outsource as much as you can.

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5 Ways to Better Organise to Grow Your Business

November 25, 2015

Organize
For small business owners having a goal and a plan to achieve it is a must if they are to succeed and grow their business to be next Amazon or Google. However, I have come across many who just live one day at a time without having any organization around their business or life. While this may work for some time in the long run it will have negative impact on your ability to get things done efficiently and build a successful business. An organized business, including desk, financials or management will be able to grow to its full potential. Here are 5 tips to bring some sanity in your chaotic day-to-day business activity.

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Best Laptops for Students in 2015

October 14, 2015

Laptop
The current generation is very much attached to technological gadgets than any other that has ever been. The biggest of them all has been the laptops, used by literally all ages, be it for games, leisure or some project work. Most students own laptops for the purpose of doing their academic projects and other assignments that might require such. For example, when a message comes like, “Write essay for me” it is just a simple reminder of the importance of having a laptop, since they can write an essay at their own convenience. It is as a result of the various functionalities of the laptops that there arises the need to know the best types, both in terms of cost and ease of usage, so as to have a machine that is convenient for any purpose.

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Online Security – Covering All the Bases for Small Businesses

October 6, 2015

Security
As a small business, you probably have so much on your mind that you cannot even think about online safety right now, and for good reason. The odds of success are firmly against you, so you need every ounce of energy to grow and make a profit.

However, what you might not realise is that online safety attributes to that success. With the right safety strategy, you can incorporate a solid and safe foundation for your business to expand. Without it, you could end up on the scrapheap with the rest of the failed small businesses. Here’s how to cover your business with regards to online safety.

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4 Tips for Succeeding in Business

October 2, 2015

Business Success
Let’s face it! Starting and running a small business is inherently risky. Number of things could go wrong at any point – you may run out of cash, another large competitor could move in your space, customers may not like your new product. The list can go on and on. According to SBA show that only 50% of new businesses survive 5 years or more. And yet, every year large number of entrepreneurs jumps in to try their luck. You do not have to be one of those 50% businesses that fall in the failure category. With proper planning and execution you can succeed in building a lasting business. Here are just a few ways to increase your odds of securing fame and fortune in the business world.

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Safety on the Job – Importance of Small Business Safety Checklists

October 1, 2015

Safety
Running a small business can be an exciting venture as profits begin to grow and new employees are added to the payroll. However, one thing that many small business owners often overlook is that with growth come additional risks. Safety procedures for a handful of employees can be totally different than when there are twenty or thirty people milling about at their duties. From the front end where visitors and clients are received to shipping and receiving in the back end, there are safety procedures which should be in place in order to prevent an unfortunate accident.

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3 Tips for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

August 11, 2015

Top Talent
Getting the right people in the right positions can be a huge challenge for any business. Hiring the wrong employee can cost countless dollars in labor, onboarding and training costs, which is why startups and businesses in their infancy cannot afford to make any hiring mistakes. It is imperative for your business to ensure you hire the right employees, and once they are onboard do everything you can to retain top talent. After all, these employees are in high demand and it will not take long for them to jump ship if you do not recognize their contribution and reward them appropriately. To help you achieve this goal we have compiled 3 tips to attract and retain top talent.

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How can Small Businesses Leverage Free Technology to Gain Competitive Edge

August 8, 2015

Smartphone
In the age of Amazon and Walmart – the behemoths that can sell their products at cut-throat prices by leveraging their scale and technology – do small businesses stand any chance to survive? Those who are old enough to remember know that small businesses were the mainstay of American business landscape before large department stores and grocery chains drove many of them out of business. Those small businesses simply could not compete with them on price.

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