In today’s competitive business world, no entrepreneur would deny the importance of digital technology. From keeping in touch with former colleagues to using apps that boost our operational efficiency, we rely on our smartphones and tablets to make the most of each day. Of course, there is also a dark side to technology that we […]
Do you run a micro-business, or are planning to start one? Small scale industries are not uncommon in the present day, with more and more people seeking to be entrepreneurs in their own field of interest. Having a business earns you social credit, respect and subsequently frees you from a hectic work schedule which you […]
We’re all conversant with digital technology. We carry it around in our back pockets. We boot it up when we’re at work. We use it to stream hours of entertainment out of thin air in our free time. Digital technologies have become so ubiquitous in our day to day lives that we’ve almost come to […]
If someone mentions wealth management, it is often thought that it is a service provided to the very rich people of our nation, but that is not the case at all. It is about financial planning, specialized financial services, personal retail banking services, legal and tax advice and investment services, the goal being to sustain […]
Here’s our take on ways to leverage your business’s credit rating into success. Although having a great concept and a viable business plan are important for creating a successful business, they are not the only qualities you need to create positive cash flow and – in the long term – a solid business. For many […]
If you are starting a business of your own, financing is almost certainly on your mind. It’s hard to find the money for a new business. Most businesses start as a means of creating a reliable way to generate money in the medium-to-long term. But in the early day, businesses just cost money. If you’re […]
Think you have the chops to take on the business world with a great startup ? The first thing an entrepreneur needs to begin his/her journey towards success is a strong and creative business idea. Without a creative premise, there is very little chance a business will succeed. More than creativity, a business should be […]
Going into business for the first time can be very exciting. However, as there are so many startups springing up, you will need to stay ahead of the game, making sure you give your new business a chance to succeed. Entrepreneurs such as Timothy Sykes have made a lot of money out of their business, […]
While there are some incredible stories when it comes to how millionaires and billionaires made their fortunes, there are only a few people that have done it from a garage environment, whether theirs or their parents’. If you’re thinking about renting office space for your new venture, why not consider starting in your garage instead? […]
Running a business is very challenging. There’s so much to think about, from priorities, consequences, profits, and economic recessions and depression. These challenges will cause detours to your success as an entrepreneur. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics asserted that approximately 50% of all businesses survive for only five years or more. In fact, only […]
Successful entrepreneurs have one thing in common: they think outside the box. It was this type of thinking that gave us many of the inventions we use in our daily lives, from smartphones to weed whackers. As business expert and serial entrepreneur Scott Vollero says, “Don’t reinvent the wheel – make it better!”
Business professionals still look up to well-known entrepreneurs like Henry Ford, but there is no denying that the world has changed. If you had a nest egg, a gift of the gab, and good connections a century ago, becoming a millionaire wasn’t such a longshot. Today, you need to work extended hours, be in the […]
You don’t have to launch your own 501(c)3 nonprofit to do serious good in this world. You can do your part to simultaneously support disadvantaged communities, lift up your own workers, act as a responsible steward of the environment, and look after your own bottom line.
People in the business world make lots of mistakes when launching and growing their operations. In most instances, the only way to improve is to learn from the error. That should mean you don’t repeat it in the future. That said, there’s no harm in getting some advice from the experts. Today, we’re going to […]
Every customer is important, but there’s no doubt that some clients are more valuable than others. Subsequently, going the extra mile for those integral people is something that should sit at the top of every business owner’s agenda. Most entrepreneurs appreciate those sentiments; the main issue, however, is finding ways to make it happen. It’s […]
The concept of ‘virtual’ workspaces is still relatively new. However, their popularity is growing at a rapid rate. Over the last five years, more and more business owners have been opening their minds and experimenting with remote teams. To clarify, a remote employee is somebody who performs their regular office duties from an offsite location.
