Just as any business decision goes, there will be benefits and drawbacks to counter when choosing to automate specific tasks or aspects of a factory.
Factory automation is much more than introducing robotic systems into an industrial environment; it also consists of implementing software which will help make existing systems work for you more efficiently, reducing employee workplace obstacles, and making work a much safer environment for everyone –both man and machine.
Implementing factory automation systems will require much consideration into how it will affect each individual facet of your business, so we thought we would take a moment to highlight a handful of benefits and caveats that come with this brave new world.…
The already disparate E.U. and U.S. online privacy laws may diverge even more. U.S. tech companies aren’t thrilled by the notion, claiming that a proposed European Commission online privacy bill could stall both innovation and the economy.
Is the anxiety warranted or is it hollow concern trolling?
Current Privacy Law Landscape In The US
U.S. officials – under the aegis of tech and private business advocates – have yet to pass a “universal” online privacy bill, but not for lack of trying.…
If you run a business, unless you work alone, you are going to have to hire employees. These days, it’s important to note that hiring employees isn’t just about reading their resumes and asking a few point questions at an interview. Nowadays it is quite common – and a very good idea – to administer drug test kits as part of the screening process for potential employees.
The drug problems in the workplace
Drug abuse in the workplace is unfortunately a growing problem, costing companies a great deal in terms of time and resources.…
Off-page optimization has been through a dynamic period in the last few years. While Google likes to keep webmaster in the dark about the specifics of algorithms, it does provide general guidelines and tips. Google Penguin has marked the end of one era, and propelled SEO to uncharted digital waters. The goal, however, remains the same: To directly influence the rankings and make it to the forefront of the SERPs.
Social engagement
Off-page SEO activities tend to lean towards reputation management.…
To upskill your team at work, you have to give them the right level of training. And providing this education to your team on a regular basis will ensure that they’re always at the top of their game as they lead your company forward. When it comes to effectively training your employees, you need to consider what environment they’ll be learning in. After all, the right environment could be conducive to retaining information easily, while the wrong environment could do the exact opposite by being distracting or uncomfortable.…
The saying goes, “if you want a job done, do it yourself”. However, when money and your brand’s reputation is on the line, it’s safe to say that if you want a job done well, get a professional to do it. Now if you don’t specialise in exhibitions or have a team in your company that does, it’s wise to apply this principle.
Logic and money-saving reasoning says you will be able to do it yourself. That Jimmy over in marketing can balance this with the million other tasks he has on his to-do-list.…
When your business is doing extremely well locally, it is all well and good enjoying that success without thinking too much about moving forward, but that kind of stagnant thinking will not enable your company to progress into the bigger picture, should you want to of course.
Every industry is fast paced these days, so much that current success can never really be enjoyed on a mindful basis, companies constantly need to be not one, but several steps ahead in order to survive.…
Understanding exactly how to make your employees more productive can be tricky. Many businesses blame distractions like Facebook, smartphones, and a general lack of motivation. But you don’t have to ban websites and overload your employees with extra work to get them to be more productive. Instead, consider solutions that give them more confidence, a better understanding of their roles, and incentives to do well. Your employees will flourish in a goal-oriented, positive work environment.
Provide Ongoing Training Opportunities
Many times employees are unproductive because they feel frustrated by a task or a certain aspect of their job.…
Whether you have a big budget for marketing or you have very little money to spend, there are plenty of ways you can grow your online business though your own personal efforts, social media, and streamlining the buying process.
Increase Exposure with Social Media
There are so many options to promote your business. Make sure you have an active page on every social media site relevant to your business. Add follow buttons on your website so that customers are aware of your sites and can follow them easily.…
With the leads and prospects you receive as a result of your marketing activities, you need a reliable modern CRM system to help you store and analyze the customer data. Today, CRM systems are more than just databases to hold client’s names, email addresses, and phone numbers. Modern CRM software systems give you a lot of unique benefits.
What are the most important features every cloud based CRM should offer? Here are five key features to consider in your future CRM system.…
