Running an online business, especially if it’s an eCommerce site, is very challenging, especially when it comes to return and refund, goods delivery, and everything that’s related to order fulfillment. While we want our customers happy, we can’t always do that, for one reason or another; moreover, not trying to point our fingers to our customers, some of them are using the ‘loopholes’ in the T&C (Terms and Conditions) – e.g. returning purchased products after the deadline, claiming for flaws in products even though they are caused by careless handling of the customers, etc.…
If your business is booming you may well consider overseas expansion. This can be a great way to break into new markets and to increase your turnover. However, it also comes with a level of risk and major expenses. Therefore, it’s worth doing some careful research ahead of time to ensure the move is successful.
The first step is to assess the availability of viable office space and to weigh up the associated costs in-country to see if the idea is viable.…
Outsourcing is becoming a more common practice in the business world, especially when it comes to smaller and medium sized enterprises. For those that aren’t familiar, outsourcing refers to the process of enlisting third party services to carry out tasks that are traditionally done internally. Thanks to advances in technology, outsourcing has become a more practical and in many cases more cost-effective and efficient than handling all of your processes yourself.
The increase in this process means that many smaller businesses can routinely outsource things like the payroll and accounting to cut costs.…
The ability to attract and retain top talent is often tied to the amount of compensation that you pay your employees and the benefits package that you offer.
Everything from a wellness center to employer-matching retirement contributions can entice job seekers to apply for a position. Benefits can keep your company attractive for current employees too, preventing them from growing unsatisfied with their position and leave. However, the unfortunate reality is that these benefits can cost a small fortune, and it often is not financially feasible for a smaller business to pay for them.…
One of the main objectives of any business owner is to grow their sales. There are a number of things that a person can do in order to accomplish this.
First off all, taking the time to research how to best improve a company’s marketing CRM can prove to be very beneficial. Also, making sure that the relationships that a company has with their customers is strong should be the main concern for a business owner. Finally, neglecting to adequately take care of the customer’s business has can make it very hard to grow over time.…
Most startups have to do the maximum with minimum budget. You’ve worked hard to sell your idea to an investor. You’ve been given what seemed like the ideal funding, but you soon find that most of your expenses are much higher than you anticipated.
This is especially true when employing staff. While you thought you could make do with the team that you already have, your needs keep on growing, until eventually you’re forced to hire or burn everyone out.
The good news is that there’s an affordable alternative.…
Premier digital marketing services provider, DOZ are proud to announce they’ve joined forces with Start’inPost.
The startup accelerator Start’inPost is a subsidiary of La Groupe La Poste (France’s postal service provider) which offers a one year program for early-stage startups looking to expand their reach into their respective marketplace.
About DOZ
Launched in 2013 by cofounders Anji Ismaïl and Faouzi El Yagoubi, DOZ has itself become a success story in its own right since within a very short time. The SaaS provider offers digital marketing services and expert-level staffing to their clients, all at the click of a mouse.…
If you’re running a business, don’t underestimate the importance of bookkeeping and accounting. Many companies have found themselves in trouble with the law after failing to keep accurate records of their income and expenditure. There are many other good reasons for taking bookkeeping seriously. It’s important not to bury your head in the sand when it comes to paperwork, as the more you do so, the bigger the problems you might face in future become.
Help your business grow
One of the biggest advantages of bookkeeping is that it allows you to grow your business.…
One of the easiest ways to generate goodwill towards your business is to sponsor a charity or two in your local community. Making a sizable financial donation will get your business name put up at the charity event, getting your name out and letting the community know you care. Not only are you supporting those in need, but you are also increasing the visibility of your business in a positive way.
Aligning Your Values With a Charity
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There are all kinds of charities that are happy to accept donations from local businesses and give advertising in return.…
In the last five years, cloud computing has grown from a relatively unknown force to the backbone of a huge deal of personal and business data, although this has lead to security concerns for some. For businesses, this becomes extra tricky, as the risks of loss of theft of clients’ personal data can break an organisation. With new protocols soon to be introduced by the European Commission, it’s important for EU businesses to think carefully about how to back up and who to trust with sensitive data.…
