August 2020

The concept of buying something, fixing it up and selling it is nothing new. People do it with refurbished electronics, they do it with cars, houses and virtually anything you can think of. However, most people associate flipping with physical objects, so can it be done with a business too? In short; yes. Even though […]

The anticipation of venturing out onto the open road for your next big vacation is one great reason to leap out of bed in the morning. We would all love to vacation in a luxury two bedroom penthouse, right? (Soaking up the sun in a roof garden, cocktail in hand.) How do you make your

Whether you are an entrepreneur running your own small business, or whether you are working as an employee in a conventional job role, no one likes to imagine that they will stagnate in their professional life and be in more or less the same place they are now, five years down the line. Instead, the

Whoever thought of the idea of creating protein powder is probably worth a lot of money right now. The world of health supplements is bigger than it’s ever been, with so many different supplements available for the public to buy. It’s a massive industry, but could you come up with the next big health supplement?

If you arrive to work on time, do your job well and you do not take an excessive amount of time off you can expect to keep your job, right? Not necessarily. California, like every other state, has an at-will rule when it comes to employment. This means that an employer can fire you without

As a business grows and goes global, its inventories get bigger and more complicated due to which the traditional inventory management and tracking practices no longer play well with their existing processes. When a business expands its territory as well as its portfolio, the number of products, product varieties, warehouses, and supply chain becomes extensive

When a company operates on a global scale and enjoys bigger profits, it also increases its risk. This risk comes from its compliance and governance practices that need to be fulfilled. They fulfill this by hiring additional lawyers, risk managers, and compliance officers. Apart from that, global entity management can also be outsourced to a

Your business’s productivity is heavily reliant on your team’s ability to coordinate and get work done. However, there are often a couple of invisible bottlenecks that can drastically reduce their efficiency. In many cases, the design of your office could be the factor that is limiting how effective your team can be. At other times,

If you’re like me, you will have at some point in your life felt a debilitating blocker to achieving something that was entirely in your head. When I have experienced this, there was nothing stopping me progressing towards my goals other than my own feelings about it. I called it a mental block. But I realise

At some point, we all need help to make personal changes in our life to improve it. I can’t think of anybody I know of which that statement doesn’t apply to. Not everybody turns to professional help in all case, yet what we do to help us make those changes should be dependent on the

Although it may seem like strange times in the wider world, there’s actually never been a better time to set up an online business. Working in this way is the dream for many of us – being able to work from any location, and at times that support our other responsibilities and goals in life.

Let’s face it, many of us have been through lockdown recently and found that they have needed to stay at home. Perhaps your pay has been reduced or you have worked less hours because of demand in your job role and for many of you that will have meant a reduced income. But you might

According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), nearly 3.3 million dogs are transported to shelters every year. Nearly one-third are rescue dogs. Like many people, you may view adopting a neglected dog as an act of service to the dog and the shelters that care for these dogs as

Starting a new company in this economy can be very terrifying. Many things go into starting a business, but the central aspect you must focus on is providing the right service. If you provide what your customers need, market your company using digital methods, and get the right help, such as moving tariff, then you

It’s safe to say that the recent conditions across the globe have changed the way businesses and individuals operate on a day-to-day basis. People have left office luxuries like tablet holders and standing desks behind for the safety of their home offices – some of which, sadly, simply aren’t upto the task of supporting their

When anyone goes to a medical practice or into surgery at a hospital, they need to put their full trust in the professional who is treating them. Of course, doctors and surgeons can make mistakes and there are many people around the world who have been a victim of this kind of issue. So, what

When left unresolved, conflict can lead to disaster for small businesses. The more issues arise in your company, the more likely you are to struggle with symptoms of significant workplace stress, absenteeism, and even “toxic workplace culture.” Unnecessary disputes in your company might mean that your managers spend more time-solving problems than doing crucial work

If you want your business to get to the top and achieve the most, it’s important that it has the employees to take it there. That’s something that’s easier said than done though. If you’re going to attract the best employees, you need to have something to offer them, and that takes planning and careful

Your brand is important. It’s what sets you apart from your competitors. It shows your clients and customers what you stand for, and your beliefs and values. It’s crucial to get it right. There are three core components that you can use as a blueprint for your brand strategy. Purpose: Why are you in business?