Whether you’re a professional looking to share your expertise in a certain field or an aspiring author, writing a book is a great way to establish a career and get your name out there – if it’s well-written that is. Modern technology makes publishing a book easier than ever. Websites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, […]
There’s nothing like the thrill and excitement – not to mention the nerve-wracking feeling – of setting up a new business. If your new business is a restaurant there’s a lot more to consider than the usual business startup investment and legalities. Arguably there’s no denying the fickleness of the trade, insofar as a lot […]
Have you been spending tons of time taking phone calls for your startup? You may be spending too much of your valuable time on the phone and not enough time doing the important work – growing your business! While you’ll always have to take phone calls, having someone to field calls can save you tons […]
Thomas Edison and other famous inventors became rich from their creations. Unfortunately, for every successful invention there are hundreds that never got profitable. The good news is that aspiring entrepreneurs can maximize their likelihood of success by learning from the mistakes of other visionaries. John Malloy, CEO of Victaulic and former professor of North Hampton […]
We live in a noisy world. There is sound of all kinds around us all the time, generated by everything from lawn mowers to heat pumps and police cars to public address systems. Much of this racket is unavoidable, and that may be part of the reason we have historically shrugged off noise as the […]
There are plenty of small things in business that can affect your productivity, but one often overlooked variable is the design of your office. We’ve all been there before; stuck in a cubicle or a poor work environment that distracts us and wastes all of our time. Today, many companies have taken a look at […]
When it comes to how well a business is able to run, communication between the entire team is crucial. Without communication, there are no clearly defined common goals and a lot of grey area. In order to make things as seamless as possible and ensure that there is less possibility for error, it’s important that […]
If you’re using a hydraulic press brake in your machine shop, you may be wondering if it’s worth investing in a new model. Press brakes are not cheap, and can easily cost tens of thousands of dollars – especially if you have an older model that lacks modern features. In this article, we’ll take a […]
When you’re looking to distribute your products no matter where from or how far they’ve got to travel, you expect them to get there in perfect condition and that your customer receives their item with no complaints and maximum satisfaction. Whether you’re sending a parcel to Europe from the UK or even further than that, […]
If you are looking for ways to make your workplace more productive this year, there are plenty of things you can do. Having an organised work area and place is integral if you want to work efficiently this year, and here are some ways to organise your workspace to make things easier for working. 1. […]
As the saying goes, necessity is the mother of invention. Yet, that doesn’t seem to tell the whole story. If you ask us, the unsung hero of invention is innovation. The two are practically inseparable, particularly if you’re working at a startup. By encouraging new and innovative ideas, you can do so much more than […]
Small, local businesses are struggling to compete on a multinational scale. Large marketing budgets, cheaper prices and an established brand are what make it difficult for family-owned or mom and pop operations to compete. But being a small fish in a pond filled with sharks means that you have the wiggle room to do things […]
It should be fairly obvious that entrepreneurship is one of the most stressful professions out there. In fact, one survey found that close to 30% of entrepreneurs were depressed and a significant portion had a history of mental disease in their family. Of course, this wouldn’t be immediately obvious as entrepreneurs are forced to put […]
If you take a look in your closet, chances are you’ll notice that you own at least one of two items of clothing that feature a screen printed image. However, many people don’t really know what screen printing is or it’s importance in the clothes we wear every day. Screen printing is an ancient art […]
Has your business considered using stretch sleeve labelling for it’s container based products yet? While the product has been around for quite a while in fact for decades for labelling larger items like gallons, and also larger bottle sizes for say bleach and milk, it’s definitely evolved into a smart solution for labelling containers of […]
When it comes to going green there is a lot of noise out there and this sort of ‘greenwashing’ has turned off a lot of customers to the very concept. However, all is not lost and the fact is that companies large and small are harnessing the concepts of closed-loop supply chains and reduce, reuse, […]
