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, […]
Shrink wrapping has been bit of a game changer for many businesses. For example in the food industry alone, it’s been quite revolutionary in how it has extended the life of perishable goods, which has assisted even the smallest of businesses to be more competitive. Likewise in other industries businesses have found uses for shrink […]
Growth and expansion is the name of the game for all burgeoning businesses; but with unprecedented growth comes unprecedented issues of scale. As you face these problems these three interconnected principles will help solidify your position as an emerging force in your niche. Agree? #quote #startup #motivation #innovation #business pic.twitter.com/ojc5muoXHE — StartUs Magazine (@StartUsMag) February […]
Packaging changes are driven as much by customer demand as they are technology and both are causing packaging to evolve rapidly. In this article, we’re going to showcase three packaging trends you should watch in 2018, and how they could continue to affect the market for years to come. Sustainable Packaging The drive in many […]
Last year (2017) retail merchants learned some valuable lessons about their industry and important trends in eCommerce. New demands on merchant’s automation systems just to keep in the race is taxing and if retailers hope to have a competitive edge today they must have and continually enhance their multiple digital storefronts and operate with flawless […]
If you are trying to find the maximum number of financial benefits for your company, one of the best places to start is by using intelligent branding. As business best practices change over time, you have to bend and flex with what customers and clients expect. And the cornerstone of this flexibility is going to […]
The new year is always a time of reflection, and it’s no different in business. This is the time of year when new ideas come forward, new predictions are made about the future, and how things might adapt, change, or even stay the same. So what is the future of business? More Women Founders In […]
One of the biggest benefits that is cited about the modern technological era is that with cloud based software and digital communication, a growing number of people can work from anywhere. Teams are often comprised of people spread across the globe, using virtual workspaces to collaborate on projects, and there is less need to waste […]
Interactive voice response systems continue to see increased usage and are more popular than ever before, with the global market on track to reach a value of $5.5 billion by 2023. But while the use of this technology is intended to increase call center efficiency and lower costs, poor deployment can backfire in decreased customer service satisfaction. […]
These days, companies are expected to improve their approach to the environment and the impact they have on it. It’s not just about pleasing customers, although that’s certainly a big part of it. It’s also about making sure your business isn’t doing things that are unnecessarily harmful to the planet; that in itself should spur […]
Whether you’re just starting out or just looking for a career change, you may be asking yourself whether you should start your own business. Working for someone else is no longer the only option available to job seekers even those whom have recently left tertiary education. The advent of the Internet has changed the way […]
