7 online software tools that growing small businesses can use to improve and elevate business productivity Productivity is an important marker of a company’s future growth prospects. If you are an entrepreneur and looking forward to establish a profitable and flourishing business, you need to have a perfect blend of skills and productivity. Time is...
A round-up of common business mistakes new entrepreneurs make and tips on how new businesses can try to avoid them When entering the world of business, many new entrepreneurs make mistakes. Even though making a few mistakes is unavoidable, it’s a great idea to make use of the lessons learned by others in order to...
From data security and payment flexibility to employee and customer communication, follow these strategies to help you succeed as a small business I’m sure you’ve seen a lot of these articles on how to ensure a small business succeeds by now; they’re a dime a dozen. Most tend to focus on the basics of owning...
Follow these 10 hacks to improve your small business productivity to maximize your time so that you can work smarter not harder to succeed You’ve already hired your virtual secretary. You have the best tools in place for managing your business. You’ve even outlined your schedule and tasks for the whole week (or month!). So...
Even small businesses are at risk for cyber attacks – here’s what your business should to ensure your cybersecurity is up to par with big business efforts With more and more ransomware, e-fencing, and phishing attacks making the news each day, cybersecurity is becoming increasingly important — yet many small business owners aren’t taking the...
Strategies to keep the new generation of millennial employees motivated and productive for your business Employee motivation can be a tricky thing to decipher. Some believe it’s driven by a hierarchy of desires, others by intrinsic rewards. Whatever the truth behind motivation is, you can be damn sure millennials are going to turn at least...
8 big technology trends that are shaping the world and how we streamline and automate business and services in the future The world of technology seldom rests. Innovations emerge on a regular basis and advanced solutions flood the markets across the globe. Keeping up with the pace is not easy as businessmen have to dedicate...
Digital startups and small businesses have new options for small business loans with tech companies like PayPal that specialize in growing online businesses Younger and smaller online businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to acquire traditional loans. While banks may be turning away these new digital startups, bigger and more experienced tech companies like PayPal...
Money doesn’t always buy you success – these business issues unrelated to money can also cause your small business problems Nine out of ten startups fail during the first five years. Sure, the main cause behind this is usually the lack of funds required to keep the business running, but this isn’t always the case....
Lack of small business PayPal use for payment option could be limiting small business revenue E-commerce platforms have really begun to overshadow traditional retail locations. Although some consumers go out of their way to support small, local businesses, countless others value convenience over locality. Therefore, more local businesses are starting to embrace digital platforms as...