Project management is at the heart of what makes a construction project flow. While it deals with the technical sides of budgeting and execution, it also requires a human component, where project managers have to work with the individual needs of the builders, stakeholders, and the community. Whether it is a completely new development, renovation of an existing building or a new fit out, project managers need to have the expertise to deliver and excel for the client to ensure the contract will be completed on time, on budget and exceeding the client’s expectations.…
For many people, the number one killer of productivity is procrastination. Putting off projects until the 11th hour is not only bad from a productivity standpoint, but it can also impact the overall quality of your work and set the tone for future work. Here are a few ideas that can help you kick your procrastination habit to the curb.
#1: Reevaluate Your Goals
Consider what you’re setting out to achieve and the methods you’re using to achieve those goals. If the project isn’t going the way you envisioned it, then it may be time to take a step back and reconsider how you’re achieving your goals and perhaps even the goal itself.…
The Internet is everywhere, and its impact on business is ever growing in importance. In fact, it has become so vital to everyday operations that many households and offices end up in an uproar once the connection either slows to a crawl or stops working entirely, as if a lifeline had been cut. In this post, we’ll take a look at the advantages that a broadband connection can provide for businesses, no matter what industry they happen to be in.
It Makes Your Business Operations Run Much Faster
Back in the day, every document had to be processed using a typewriter, which meant typos were a no-no.…
Even though globalization seems like something for large corporations, small businesses do have a pretty good chance too. In the US, countless small businesses make the leap every year. The secret is to thread with care and access markets that are familiar, like Canada and Mexico first. This way, you will get familiar with the idea of selling over borders and you will be able to slowly grow in other corners of the world.
The best way to extend over boundaries is to make use of the advantages offered by the online environment.…
If you’re considering setting up a new business in the UK, the two most popular options are the sole trader structure and a private limited company. The sole trader option is more suitable for startups and very small businesses which are owned and operated by just one person, whereas a limited company is ideal for all types and sizes of businesses with one or more owners, including startups, existing sole proprietors and established organisations.
There are advantages and disadvantages to both legal structures, so it’s important to familiarise yourself with their features and requirements to determine which one will best serve your needs.…
Contrary to what you might have heard, direct mail is not dead. Far from it! Direct mail is alive and well…if you know what you’re doing. If you run your direct mail campaign, it will increase your conversion rates and help you build buzz for your company. This is as true for brand new startups as it is for the old guard.
Granted, there are a lot of barriers that exist on the road to direct mail success. The biggest among them is cost.…
It may be easier than ever to get into business these days but, with so many small businesses springing up, the competition is fiercer than ever. Every little saving you can make on the overhead increases the chance of success, and sometimes that means taking a sideways approach and being a little unconventional.
Here are couple of ways today’s business owners are taking advantage of modern storage solutions, and keeping more of their hard-earned profits in their own pockets.
The Paperless Office
Gone are the days when a business needs banks of filing cabinets or even a dedicated filing room.…
Considering it’s so important, it’s surprising how many business owners dread the regular date with their books. Much of the reluctance stems from confusion, either through lack of bookkeeping knowledge or through using a system that’s too complicated for their needs.
If bookkeeping is one giant hassle in your business world, these quick tips may help it become less of a burden.
Decide Between DIY vs Accountant
Entrepreneurs often decide to do it all themselves. But it’s not always a good idea if you don’t know the first thing about bookkeeping or have no head for figures and so let basic tasks pile up.…
When you first start a business, often you find yourself wearing many hats in the early stages. It’s easy to become trapped in the mindset of “solopreneur” over time, but eventually you reach a point where it’s impossible to go any further without help. There just aren’t enough hours in the day. If you truly want to grow and expand your business, you’ll need a stellar team in place.
To help lessen the learning curve and avoid costly missteps, here are 10 team building secrets you can use right now to boost your business:
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Not that many people go for a long term lease when they rent a place. There are many reasons for this, and one is due to the need for flexibility and another is to keep their options open. While a short term lease does give you a little wiggle room, particularly when you are unsure of the area, there are many more reasons why you should actually opt for a long term lease.
Short term leases are preferred by many, particularly new businesses, because of the freedom it gives them when expansion or even closure occurs.…
