Making your way as a small business can be challenging. The economic environment remains taxing, and although British commerce has recovered significantly over the course of the last couple of years, competition has never been tougher. The recession was like a scythe swinging a path through UK industries, leaving only the strongest, leanest, and meanest businesses behind.
Unfortunately for smaller ventures, one of the key deciders of your success will be the amount of capital that you can pump into your enterprise.…
It is widely regarded that the construction industry is for the first time since economic downturn, experiencing a sustained period of growth. However, despite this optimistic outlook, many companies are still finding it difficult to remain competitive and ultimately successful. Margins are tighter than ever with everyone from suppliers to contract workers looking to squeeze the most profit from each project/new build, while still not experiencing the success they once had. In this article we look at some of the current challenges project managers and senior management within the construction industry face every day.…
Companies in today’s marketplace have more options for marketing their products than adverts in newspapers or on television. With more and more people using the internet, businesses can reach a larger market through using social media.
There is a lot of potential for small companies to capture a slice of the gaming market, and with more gamers playing online against other gamers from across the world, the internet is a great place to advertise games. While it can be difficult for small independent games developers to compete against the big names in the field, social media can help level the playing field.…
If you think you can do it all on your own, failure is likely imminent in your entrepreneurial future.
Mentors can guide you to success by limiting your mistakes, helping you learn from failures, and someone to lean on when times are tough or you’re backed into what seems like an impossible wall.
Here are just a few great ways that mentors can make you a better entrepreneur:
It never hurts to know someone…
Having a business mentor is no different from knowing a good local carpenter a good friend that’s a Class A auto mechanic.…
You may or may not be a morning person, but you do realize the importance of morning rituals; after all, they do set the tone for the rest of your day. For entrepreneurs who would rather plan than stumble and rush away, hoping for yet another less-stressful more-productive day, this is what Steve Liefschultz has to offer in terms of advice.
No More “Snooze”
Wouldn’t the whole system kind of collapse if everyone, from government officials and CEOs to entrepreneurs, continued to sleep in?…
Selling your home is stressful. No matter the circumstances surrounding the sale, there is so much to consider: how you’ll fund your next purchase, when you need to sell by, where you will go, how much you want to raise, and a thousand other things besides.
What makes the process even harder is that there are often factors that add time pressure to the mix. In some cases, you’ll need to downsize due to a money shortage, so getting the ball rolling will be vital.…
If you think putting an effort into employee satisfaction doesn’t have good ROI, you’re kidding yourself. Your employees are your largest, most expensive resource, and their quality and satisfaction will make or break your business. Any steps you take to make their lives better is practically guaranteed to pay back significant dividends over the long-term.
One of the easiest ways you can work to improve employee satisfaction is by providing a positive work environment. And that doesn’t just mean casual Fridays and free coffee in the break room.…
There are many costs associated with running a small business, but one that is sometimes overlooked is that of deliveries and couriering goods. While commerce and ecommerce companies should have a good handle on this expenditure, and even know of some ways to save money while ensuring high quality customer deliveries, there are some tips that can help the inexperienced, businesses that are expanding into item delivery, and other organisations. Even eBay sellers can benefit from some cost saving tips to help reduce packaging and delivery charges.…
Moving into a project manager position can be an exciting step forward, with new opportunities to show your superiors your talent and worth. However, being a project manager comes with a lot of responsibilities, and it’s important to keep a clear head and address issues and problems as efficiently and effectively as possible. Read on to find out some tips and skills that will keep your head above water.
Be Proactive
Before embarking on a new project, examine it from all angles, making sure to note any potential difficulties that may come up.…
Business enterprises require antivirus protection like any other home computer. Ample data of any company is available there, and if any competitor can lay their hands on it, the business would have to pull its shutters. For example, the rate at which it is procuring material for manufacturing some product, the formula of the product, the profit margin, bank balances, etc. All such sensitive information can be stolen by hackers, using malwares, viruses, worms, and Trojans.
How is antivirus for business different from consumer versions?…
