July 2018

In the tech-savvy age of today, almost anyone can become an entrepreneur, which is why it’s crucial that you remain competitive. Of course, your products and prices need to better and more unique than your competition, but you do too. Every entrepreneur is different, and it’s unclear whether great business owners are born or made, […]

It’s fair to say that the way in which we market our businesses has changed. Long gone are the days of dodgy TV adverts, and annoying radio jingles. Well, we wish they were long gone, there’s a few questionably annoying adverts circulating at the minute. But, by and large, the world of marketing is improving

I know that we are so focused on the here and now, and that is extremely important, but we also need to spend some time on the future and think ahead a little. Right now you may be focused on a business or being successful in your chosen career. Living for those weekends and vacation

Hospitality sectors can experience up to 300% turnover rate in hotels and 100% for fast-food restaurants. Other industries, such as software and IT struggle with a 22% turnover rate, while retail hits almost 60%. Unfortunately, when staff voluntarily leaves a company, there is a high cost associated with their departure: From recruiting expenses to the

The healthcare industry is extremely important in society, but it goes beyond being a doctor. A lot of jobs in healthcare go unnoticed and a lot of these are great options. Not everyone has the opportunity to go to med school and this should not defer someone from joining the industry. Before you start giving

Every business has specific goals they want to achieve, and it’s their employees that help achieve those. As a business, you will spend a lot of time focusing on reaching your target market and ensuring the success of your product or services. However, the employees of a company are the ones that truly guarantee the

A powerful combination: social media + CRM strategies. Because, thanks to it, you will gain exclusive insights and knowledge to understand your customers. It is key, because it plays a fundamental role in growing your business. It will bring you advantages over your competitors, and that is why you need to exploit it. In this

Making some money online isn’t as challenging as you think. Every day mints new millionaires in the e-commerce sector, and you may be wondering how you can start your own profitable online business. Owning a profitable website may not make you an overnight millionaire, but it can provide a modest, steady source of passive income.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the future. Industry experts agree on this point. A TEDx talk even discussed how robots would cause 2 billion jobs to disappear by 2030. The revolution has only begun. Emerging Technology Machine learning develops alongside AI. Other related technologies include robotics, chatbots, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Their growth is gradual but combined with

PCI compliance is a process of making sure any data you collect when taking card payments meet the security standards of the Payment Card Industry (PCI). These standards have been in existence since 2004 and are regularly monitored and updated. This means that merchants who take card payments have to stay informed on security protocols,

There are many ways to help your business thrive and stay above the sea of competition. The hardest step will be starting the business itself and the second one would be trying to keep it afloat. There are many factors that affect a business’s success and may be related to the constantly changing state of

The world of business is competitive, and whatever sector you are in, new startups are coming into the market on a daily basis. To ensure you stay ahead of these rivals, trying to stay out of the ‘race to the bottom’ mentality is critical. This type of business model should be avoided, as it can

If you’re lucky enough to have found yourself working at a company you really love or that is growing rapidly, having a clear plan for climbing the ladder is your logical next move. Remember that promotions don’t always go to the staff that has been there the longest, but those who show the potential and

Part of running a successful business requires you to know who it is you’re exactly trying to market to on a daily basis. Having a broad reach and going after everyone out there isn’t a wise long-term strategy and will likely leave you feeling lost and confused. Your goal should always be to get in

It is pretty evident that the staff rank among the most important components of any business. Without your workers putting in the effort and the hard graft, you wouldn’t be in a position to achieve success. But, the thing to remember is that many businesses suffer due to abnormally high staff turnover. People are often

You would think that because you have something to offer consumers, that they would immediately afford you a little bit of patience. Consumers are not robots, so of course, they can express the quality of patience, but why should they? Do you really offer them something that nobody else does? It may be similar but

One of the most important aspects of running a modern business is making sure that you get your website right. After all, this may be the place that many of your customers are discovering your business for the first. Of course, the design, navigation and load time are all important, so check out some website