Last year, it was revealed in a report by the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) that almost half of the UK workforce wants to change their job. But even though so many of us want a career change, a high number of us are held back by an uncertainty of what to switch to, or a fear of failure.
‘Career pivoting’ is an option which is seen by many as a viable way to keep their careers interesting, stick to what they know and to change jobs safely all at once.…
All humans can agree on at least one thing – never having enough money. Whether you have a family to support, bills to pay or a wardrobe to fill in, there is never enough of it. However, there are ways you can earn some money on the side and still be able to enjoy your free time.
While you can simply get a part-time job, or start your own business, the less time-consuming solution might be using the skills or hobbies you already have and make money out of them.…
Society is becoming increasingly aware of energy consumption. More than ever it seems, people don’t want to waste energy. According to a recent survey, people want to save energy for three reasons:
To save money
To protect the environment
To preserve quality of life for future generations
It’s wise for business owners to ask how they can take advantage of this emerging trend. Are there products or services in your industry which are more energy efficient that you can sell? By getting in early you can get ahead of the competition and find yourself in a rich vein of demand.…
If you want to generate a business idea which will stand the test of time it needs careful consideration. It is easy to become passionate about a particular path, however unless you do some early research to ensure it is viable, you could end up a victim of the statistics which say that half of all businesses will go bust within the first five years.
Generating Ideas
The first step is to generate a range of small business ideas which you should then examine in more detail.…
Are you planning to start your own online ticketing business? For this you need to look out for a bigger event like a Jay Chou tour event where people would like to buy tour tickets. Starting an online concert ticket business sounds like a great plan, but you certainly need better ideas to get started with.
One of the reasons why many entrepreneurs today focus on online ticketing is because there are many buyers for it. Millions across the globe today prefer to buy and book their event tickets, sports tickets and even theatre tickets online as they don’t have to stand in long queues for it.…
Starting up a garage business from scratch can seem like a mammoth task, you may feel a little lost at times and understandably so as it is quite an undertaking. There are ways to alleviate the stress though and that is through careful planning.
Providing you are financially ready and have already bought or are considering purchasing a building in which to house your operations, aside from the physical act of moving in, there are essentially only a small number of jobs left to get yourself sorted out.…
While the courier industry might seem like an easy industry to get into, it is precisely this that makes it a difficult one to succeed in. Lots of courier businesses start up each year, so there needs to be a lot of work that goes into it to make it work. But if you’re determined, then take a look at this helpful guide to doing it yourself.
Experience in the Industry
Very few courier companies start up from scratch, they have always had some experience as a courier themselves at some point.…
Thinking of setting up a business selling used sheet metal machinery? In many ways, it’s a bankable investment. Contraptions such as bending rollers, press brakes, guillotines or folders are far from cheap. However they’re also a necessary commodity for many factories and areas of industry. So by providing used machines to these outlets via a company such as Clarence Jones, you could stand to make a decent profit, provided of course you play your cards right. Here are two essentials to consider before setting up business.…
While the media may be swamped with news of economic and private sector growth, this does not mean that the UK can look forward to long-term success with any great degree of certainty. More specifically, a teetering real estate market and lack of permanent job opportunities is continuing to undermine the green shoots of economic recovery, so there is reason for small business owners in particular to remain cautious.
It is also important to understand the fact that not all industries thrive and prosper, even during periods of wider growth.…
In a modern and fast paced environment, it is important to keep up with the demands of a growing city’s infrastructure. Civil engineering is a discipline in the engineering field that focuses on the design, maintenance, and construction principles of physical environments. Engineers who work in this field will be expected to work with things like roads, canals, dams, bridges, and general buildings. It is one of the oldest discipline of constructive engineering, and plays a vital role in the structure of an organized city.…
