If you’re a budding entrepreneur finding your way in the workforce, then you know how important it is to assemble the best team possible. And part of that equation means getting your startup company to run with efficiency. Whether you’re one of the 69 percent of entrepreneurs who start their businesses from home, or operate […]
Customer service is an essential functioning of business life. Without it, the business exchange could be sullied. We’ve all had experiences where customer service was directly lacking, meaning that the retention of our investments was absolutely dissuaded, and perhaps a complaint was made in order to rectify an issue with potentially inner disciplinary measures. The […]
Are you thinking about starting an electrical business in your city? There are more than 75,000 electrical businesses scattered all across the country right now. And that number is likely going to grow in the coming years as more and more electricians decide to branch out and create their own businesses. Before you take the […]
When it comes to keeping a business running smoothly, it can be hard to decide whether you should hire in-house help or outsource to a consultant. In some cases, hiring an in-house professional to help you as needed makes sense. For some things though, hiring an external consultant will be better for your business overall. […]
Millennials are diehard job hoppers. On average, millennials are twice as likely to leave their current employment than the older workers. And the primary reason for their hopping isn’t money. It’s a lack of professional development opportunities. As an employer, you know the cost of a high employee turnover is high. There are solutions, though. […]
When a business experiences a lot of strong growth, the next logical step for many can be to expand overseas into a new market. While this offers plenty of new opportunities to enable further growth and success, there are of course a number of challenges it presents. One of the main ones is the issue […]
Does your business care about anything other than its bottom line? Well, doing so might, ironically, help you improve your bottom line in the first instance. Consider that business success is often dictated by how well you can present yourself to your audience, and what goodwill your business fosters over time. It’s not absolutely dictated […]
It’s no wonder that many fortune 500 companies have moved overseas when they’ve been able to escape paying $2.4 trillion in American taxes. Small and large companies alike have found a lot of success by moving their business abroad. Before you pack your bags, you have to understand that there are quite a few catches. […]
Did you know that in 2008, our country’s second most profitable export was scrap metal? After only computer components, scrap metal took the Silver medal home. And then they recycled it. Do you enjoy the thrill of the hunt? Then hop on Craigslist and be the first to respond to a “Free Scrap Metal” ad. […]
Every business in the world has at least one thing in common: it needs someone in charge in order to succeed. Sometimes, this looks like a sole proprietorship – a one-man show managing all aspects of the business. Other times, a business has a team of leaders at the top, mindfully deciding the next steps […]
Trade wars have been in the news a lot recently, mainly thanks to President Trump and his continued obsession with starting them. The basic definition of a trade war is that it’s when a country decides to create tariffs or put restrictions on certain imports. Using the Trump example, he imposed a 25% tariff on […]
A business must be managed on numerous levels, and especially as a whole. There are managers who manage employees, the accounting department that manages the money flow, and many other key individuals in a business structure that continue to help it succeed. A successful business is one that is properly looked after and managed on […]
As either the owner or someone responsible for the running of a business, it can be all too easy to become consumed by the firm’s ultimate bottom line. Businesses are ultimately judged on profit, or lack of, and with each quarter of the year moving swiftly by you can be forgiven for not thinking about […]
Are you working toward building a new product? Then you’ll probably need to know about prototype manufacturing. Prototypes are one of the most important parts of the manufacturing process. They allow you and potential customers to see and experience the product almost as though it were the real thing. And modern advances in prototyping such […]
If you’re building a startup, the last thing you probably want to think about is office design trends. The design of your office should be close to the top of your list of things to consider. It’s the root of your office culture, reflects your brand, makes your employees more productive. Your office can even […]
Today there’s still an unfortunate reality in the workplace for many individuals with disabilities, that they find their working life being made more difficult due to a lack of supportive facilities. Often these are also issues that could be easily resolved. So, to help business owners who might have concerns they are not helping their […]
