Any entrepreneur that wants their business to do well in the long-term needs to focus on finding their place. No company can make it without finding some form of distinction in terms of its brand identity or its individual products and services. You need to separate yourself from the many similar competitors in your marketplace if you want to give consumers a reason to … [Read more...]

Any business owner who has been in the game for a few years knows very well that serious productivity only comes from a great work environment. Hawking over your employees, treating them authoritatively, and shutting yourself in your office and only speaking to a privileged few is, in other words, a thing of the past - and it’s certainly time to open up the floor a bit more … [Read more...]

What single factor do all successful businesses have in common, regardless of the sector in which they operate? It's not endless funds, or even great staff, although most will have these too. It's the simple factor of fully understanding their customers. And the great news is, that's something your business can also become brilliant at, no matter your current size. Any … [Read more...]

The data revolution happened so quickly that a lot of businesses didn’t really know how to react to it. A decade ago, companies weren’t collecting a huge amount of data about their customers. But now, every single interaction that you have with people is collected and analyzed. If you know how to use that data properly, it can really improve your business. The problem is, a … [Read more...]

It’s one thing to be an entrepreneurially minded person with a great business vision that you’re convinced will take the world by storm, and to have enough money set aside to throw yourself into pursuing the adventure full-time, right off the bat. Sure, the road ahead is certainly going to be rocky (as it always is) and you can’t take anything for granted. But at least … [Read more...]

If you are running a business alone, chances are that you will need to ensure that you are able to prioritize your tasks and learn how to outsource, scale-up, and strategize. Every business owner faces daunting tasks, such as keeping on top of their finances, managing their social media, and doing other boring admin jobs. If you would like to make the most out of your time, … [Read more...]

As a manager, health and safety HAS to be on your mind. It’s your job to put your staff first at all times, and that means providing them with a clean and safe office environment. Hence why a large amount of your monthly budget goes towards office cleaners. You certainly wouldn’t like to face the legal or personal repercussions of letting this slide. Even if no one fell ill, … [Read more...]

There are so many things you are going to need to take into account when it comes to improving your employees and helping them reach their full potential. The bottom line is that a company is only as good as its employees. So, not only does this mean you need to hire well, but also that you need to do what you can to put your staff first at all times, so they are as … [Read more...]

If you have a physical business space, your floor plan and store layout always matter. They decide whether customers come through those doors or not. They’re also the things which dictate whether you’re in keeping with things like health and safety. You could say, then, that getting this right is fundamental. But, have you ever considered how the right store floor plan could … [Read more...]

Are you a freelancer? Maybe you’re stuck in a 9 to 5, dead-end job at the moment, and you’ve got a side hustle to keep you going for the time being; would you want to take that on full time one day? Are you worried you won’t be able to make ends meet if you do? What would it be like to be self-employed? Would you even enjoy making every single decision, both big and small, … [Read more...]