With 30.2 million small businesses in the US in 2018, the idea of creating and owning your own company has become increasingly popular. The rise in technology usage and gradual globalization effect, has allowed for new opportunities in the small business sector.
Whether you’re creating a small-scale online mask business, or looking to open a catering service in your local area, these 3 steps will help you ensure your new business is a success.
Create a business plan
When starting a business, the first steps are always the hardest.…
Difficult clients are a part of the challenges you have to deal with in business. Often, they become difficult because they’re discontent with the service you’ve given. Once in a while, it could simply be because they have a character that conflicts with your organisation’s values, or they have expectations that are out of touch with the real world.
When you’re confronted with a difficult customer in your small business, it can be hard to know what to do. Despite the fact that you may feel like kicking them to the curb on some days, it’s important that you try to try to stay calm and deal with the situation smartly.…
Bank robberies are arguably the oldest crimes in the world. Things have changed from blazing guns to the thieves quietly sitting behind computer screens, using sophisticated software to clean out bank accounts.
In a sense, bank robberies with guns were easier to prevent, and all that was needed then was physical security. However, with cybercrime, it is much harder to mitigate the risks as you are fighting an unseen enemy.
How can financial institutions stay protected?
Financial institutions can take several steps toward the prevention of cybercrime by preventing the loss of client data, funds, and company reputation.…
Controlling your monthly overhead is the great challenge all small businesses face, no matter what they do. It’s especially vital for retail businesses and those that provide direct service to the public, like auto repair shops and restaurants, because those expenses can add up quickly when you start looking at all the support services and utilities you need to meet your customers in their comfort zone. You’ve got energy expenses and telecommunications for starters, and that usually means both phone and internet.…
An eye-catching flyer can make the difference between a successful real estate open house and one with underwhelming turnout. Real estate agents need flyers that attract buyers to their open house events. Consider adding flyers to your marketing plan, along with time-tested b2b marketing strategies like an email newsletter for customers and an informative, easy-to-navigate website.
Follow these four steps to create an open house flyer that will bring in prospective buyers and make your listings look great.
Start With Great Photos
The first step to creating flyers for new real estate agents is to get professional-quality photos of your listing.…
Creating great content is an art; it takes time, effort, and lots of research. But to succeed online, you just have to do it. So, you spend hours perfecting titles, subheads and custom images to target the right audience, spread the word about your business and outrank your competition in the SERPs.
We’re here to tell you you don’t have to do it all on your own. Thankfully, there are plenty of tools to help you speed up and improve your process.…
Sometimes you can see certain things coming before they happen. If it starts looking like your job might be in jeopardy there are some proactive things you can do to make the transition period shorter, less painful financially and more productive overall.
Here’s what to do when you’re about to be laid off.
Reassess Your Budget
Hopefully, you’ve taken the advice of every financial expert out there who recommends setting aside an emergency fund of three to six months of your monthly expenses.…
We all enjoy a glass of wine or a few beers to relax with after a long week at work. It helps us unwind, socialize and it’s the perfect way to sign off for the weekend. But when does that little tipple, that bigger glass or that extra beer, start to turn into a full-blown problem?
Understanding why we drink can help us manage our stress better and make better lifestyle choices. Unfortunately for many professionals, it’s their job that pushes them into the realms of heavy drinking and even substance abuse.…
Renter’s insurance is a policy that protects tenants from financial losses and liabilities. Some property managers and landlords require insurance in the terms of the lease. The policies are helpful for renters that have children and pets in that they free the tenants of common liabilities. However, renter’s insurance doesn’t cover all risks that a tenant could encounter.
Reviewing seven things covered by renter’s insurance and 3 that are left out explains it all.
What’s Covered by Renter’s Insurance
1. The Renter’s Belongings
The renter’s insurance coverage applies to the renter’s belongings that are inside the property.…
When it comes to selecting a suitable candidate to work for the organisation, dulging a little deeper than purely the face value should be a commonplace process.
So why is a background check needed?
Criminal record checks or a national police certificate are available to most recruiters and HR workers. Employers in the modern era have the right to learn more about the new prospective hire that they are about to commit into a legal relationship with by way of a formal job contract.…
