April 2020

There over 2.8 million registered nurses in the United States. This makes nursing one of the most populated professions in the country. Yet, nurses don’t have it all rosy. From working long hours to facing workplace violence, dealing with occupational hazards, and putting up with inadequate compensation, nurses face several challenges at work. It’s no wonder a […]

For anyone stuck at home during the COVID-19 outbreak (more or less all of us), are you bored yet? One main reason why you might feel a sense of boredom, though, is a lack of purpose. While most of us enjoy a bit of downtime, having nothing to do day-in, day-out can lead to us

Starting a business can be a stressful and nerve-wracking experience, no matter how confidently you may be diving into the startup world. With so much constantly on your plate, it’s only natural to feel a bit overwhelmed. You want to make sure you’re doing everything in your power to turn your idea into a lucrative

Businesses across the world are feeling the pressure of the coronavirus lockdown. None of us were prepared for these times, and we are now striving to turn these challenges into opportunities. We have had to learn new methods and new skills, and use new tools to keep our businesses going. Who would have thought that

When you are trying to get a new business off the ground, it’s important that you invest in marketing. However, you only have a limited amount of startup money, so you need to spend it where it counts. A lot of new businesses run into trouble because they pour money into marketing strategies that are

To be a good entrepreneur, you need to be well versed in various aspects of business, particularly if you intend to run your own company. Anyone can run a business, but only some have an entrepreneurial flair. Whilst you don’t need to encompass all of these qualities, they could make a big difference to your

Within the industrial industry, there’s a lot of automation decisions to be made. It’s a modern type of technology by definition, and yet, industry leaders have been looking for ways to automate their processes for centuries. Automation focuses on what needs to be done, and what the quickest and most efficient method of completion would

When it comes to writing the perfect CV, there are a few things that you need to do to make sure that your CV stands out. Even more so, since studies have shown that recruiters spend about seven seconds on a CV, before they decide if the candidate is suitable for the role or not.

Every business needs a website. A website is essentially your online shopfront. However, a website alone is not enough for developing an online presence. If you want to stand out on the web, you need to use other online platforms and use other online strategies to maximise your company’s exposure. Here are just a few

Very few companies appeal to everyone. Even those with a relatively wide audience focus on a significantly smaller target market. Everything that they do when it comes to marketing, product launches, branding, and products offered is with their target audience in mind. If you can give people what they want, you are substantially more likely

Almost all businesses rely on online technology of some kind these days. You have a website to run and email is an essential communication tool for any company. There are a lot of other great online tools that can improve communication as well, like live chat or voice over internet protocol systems. If you want

We’re all pretty much in the same boat these days: cooped up inside, wishing we had a way to get out into the world and take part in some much-needed socializing or retail therapy. Of course we aren’t all leaving our homes, because we’re doing the responsible thing and staying safe (and keeping others safe)!

Running a small business can be challenging for a lot of reasons, but one of the first big hurdles to overcome is the ability to hold onto your clients in order to encourage repeat business. For most small businesses, holding on to customers tends to be one of the biggest priorities, but it’s also one

When you’re stuck in the same place, day in, day out, having ‘other things to do’ can certainly break the boredom. Here are some ideas for you. Transform your garden spaces The seasons are changing so now is a perfect opportunity to sort out your garden and get it into shape. You should start by

When it comes to improving profit margins, many businesses follow the same path of logic: cut expenses and increase revenue. However, they tend to overlook what has the potential to make the biggest impact: the processes. In fact, some businesses don’t have clearly defined processes put in place. The things you do each day to

Running a small business can be one of the most challenging jobs on the planet. As a business owner, your main goal needs to be keeping your employees productive. Businesses in the United States lose over $570 billion each year due to low productivity. Finding and pinpointing productivity issues is essential when trying to keep

Running any business comes with its own set of rewards and its own set of challenges that you need to overcome. Some of these can be easy, and some of them can be quite difficult. However, when it comes to a business that imports and exports products globally, there can be a whole new set

Planning a business event is a big deal. Whether you are planning one to ring in the summer once lockdown is over or you have a yearly event that your business hosts, you have some planning to do. Most business events take place in the summer months, and that’s largely down to the promise of

We’re all going through a strange period right now, aren’t we? There’s a lot more time, but also a lot less. Because there’s something about having free time that makes it fly by. Or just generally being in a bit more of a panic that makes you feel less in the mood to get things