Almost all the articles out there on the internet about improving HR revolve around productivity. They’re either concerned with ways to make HR departments themselves more productive. Or they’re interested in how HR can make employees more productive. Rarely, however, do articles ask what HR departments can do to improve workplace happiness. This pattern reflects…
Running a business has its challenges, and it’s up to each owner to figure out how to overcome them. Unfortunately, there is no easy way out. As great as it would be to make all issues disappear at the click of a button, this isn’t possible. Being a business owner comes with many responsibilities, some…
Are you sick of the same old boring routine in the office? Then maybe it is time you took the plunge and started working for yourself. Sure, there are plenty of entrepreneurial jobs that could see you working in an office. However, there are also lots of more exciting prospects waiting for you out in…
With so many technology companies springing up every year, there has never been a better time to be involved in the industry. But, it’s not all a bed of roses. In fact, there are some common health concerns with working for a technology startup which can cause big problems. New business owners have to be…
Running a business is not without it’s difficulties, I know first had from running my own business full time for the last 7 years. Sure, being an entrepreneur gives you some of those desired skills. Things like ambition and drive are not something you learn, more like something you possess. However, every entrepreneur can learn…
There are a lot of types of common mistakes that new businesses make. But perhaps the area in which mistakes are most common are found in business tax. Unfortunately, this is also where a lot of the most severe mistakes can be made. If you’re making mistakes with your business tax, then you could be…
Transportation is a vast industry with a range of options. Truck and van companies often haul stock and transport materials which can’t be delivered in any other way. Courier companies like Ask Absolutely, use vans to make personal deliveries, with time and customer service being a prime priority. There’s also personal transport. Many people use…
The people who want to change the world start non-profits. Take TED Talks, for example. TED was begun back in 1984. But it didn’t really get going until YouTube took off back in 2005. Since then, the non-profit has been churning out an endless stream of high-quality content. Their mission? To spread ideas that could…
For any business to be successful, it needs some great minds working on it. It all starts with you – the business owner. Once you begin to achieve success, you’ll eventually grow to the point where you’ll need extra helping hands. It’s time to think about hiring, and you can’t afford to take this lightly….
Smart marketing is an absolute must for any business. While traditional companies allocate between 9% and 12% on their revenue on marketing, small businesses spend as low as 2%. Such a statistic may be shocking to some; however, with the average small business owner juggling so many moving pieces of their companies, it’s no surprise…