Pretty much every business right now is based online to some extent. Some are fully e-commerce, and some simply have a website so people can understand the brand. No matter what the extent of your online presence, there are some disasters that you need to avoid. When you build a business online, you rely so heavily on the daily smooth running of proceedings. Depending on how … [Read more...]

The rise in popularity of 'the cloud' means businesses can grow faster than ever, with fewer restrictions, fewer overheads, and less need for hardware tying them down to a desktop computer in a static office. These days the bosses of companies, from a freelancer to a global corporation, can be working wherever they want - whether it's on-site, in the local coffee shop, or on … [Read more...]

When looking for candidates, mostly on sales-oriented departments, companies have been making it more of a requirement in the last decade that candidates are willing and available to travel. Traveling for business, in the fast-paced market we live in, can be both stressful and tiring. However, planning and going through some checks before leaving on a trip can make a world … [Read more...]

Developing an app is easier than ever. There are multiple frameworks you can use to develop an app for several operating systems at once. Instead of coding using native languages, you develop the app once and compile it for platforms like iOS and Android. The entry barrier to developing your own app is also lower than ever. Courses about developing an app are easy to find. … [Read more...]

Local search has proven especially powerful for small businesses. If you offer a physical service or product, and you don't want to be traveling the length and breadth of the country, then attracting local sales from local people is your best option. Some estimates show that 80% of people use local searches to find information on local businesses. This means that, without … [Read more...]

Want to tighten up your company’s security? By using the latest technological innovations, you can stay one step ahead of criminals. Here are just a few ultra-modern technologies that are transforming business technology.   #1 Biometrics Sick of having to remember multiple complex passwords? Biometrics could be the answer. A secure and convenient alternative to … [Read more...]

With the emergence of the internet of things, online retailers have a brilliant opportunity of using modern technological advancements to boost their business. The blinding pace at which e-commerce businesses are affected by the digital landscape poses some challenges to online retailers. The owners need to understand how their target customers shop, how they interact with … [Read more...]

In any business that operates today, the role of IT really can’t be overstated. As long as you have decent IT, there are many respects in which your business is going to be in a much better position, so it is absolutely something that is worth looking into. You can then look into ensuring that your business’ IT is as it should be, and make sure to keep it that way for good. … [Read more...]

Optimization is a pretty popular word in the business world. It basically means that you’re trying to make something as good as possible. With regard to business optimization, you’re hoping to improve your company to the point where it is as fantastic as it can be. To do this, you need to devote your attention to lots of different areas within your business. Optimize those … [Read more...]

You should always be looking for something that’s going to click with your business. Whether it be someone you’re going to hire, the vision that you have, or the purchases that you make to try and better your business. Everything that you do just needs to be able to click with your business, and it’s not always as easy to do as you might think. In fact, some people … [Read more...]