Business

So you’ve got an amazing idea, you’re ready to take the plunge, but you don’t know the process involved with starting a new business? From registering with the government through to creating a professional website there are many basic legal and practical steps you need to complete in order to be up and running smoothly [...]

Do you feel you’re too old to start your own business? Think the long hours and stress is just for the young and hungry? Don’t let your age hold you back! There are a ton of examples of entrepreneurs who started later on in life and succeeded. In fact, stats show that businesses with founders [...]

So you’re taking the plunge and starting your own business, time is of the essence and you can’t hang about, so how do you get started quickly and efficiently? For some, starting a business can be a very slow process (we have website customers who took a year to go live), but for most you [...]

Do you know the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results! That’s business lesson number one from Albert Einstein. Which literally translated means if you’re not happy with your sales revenue, website visitors, or any other metric imaginable you need to try something different. Michael R. H. [...]

How many emails do you send on a daily basis? Do they look professional and convince people to do business with you? Whether you’re emailing over a quotation, requesting a meeting with a prospective client, or simply responding to questions, email is a key part of the way many people do business. Make sure your [...]

Who do you look to when you need inspiration? Are there many people in the world of business more inspiring than Steve Jobs? No matter what your opinion of Apple, or the man himself, the innovative products and cult following he helped build are the ultimate in business goals for many. He may not be [...]

Are you as productive as you should be throughout your working day? Want to know how to stay sharp and remain focused on the task in hand? As a small business owner you probably complete a wide range of tasks on a day to day basis. My day can consist of writing and responding to [...]

What does 2016 hold in store for you and your employees? Are you aware of the emerging trends that could affect the way you work? As business owners and managers one of your goals should be to recruit and train happy employees. After all, happy and engaged employees means a more productive business. But what [...]

What do your business cards say about you? Do they contain all the information they need to create a positive impression on the people you meet? If you’ve gone with one of the free templates and a cheap online printer you may find the quality is lacking, and the majority of people you hand them [...]

How organised is your office or workspace? Want some quick and easy changes that could help you and your team work more effectively? The first step towards a more productive workforce is a tidy work environment. If you’re office has those types that let a weeks’ worth of rubbish build on their desk make sure [...]

How efficiently do you run your business? Do you ever struggle to remain focused on the tasks at hand? Running a business can be stressful and overwhelming for some, especially if things are going well (or not!) and you’re extremely busy. There are only so many working hours in a day though, so how do [...]

How do you start your working day? Do you have a daily routine that sets you up for success? My day starts at 6:00am, that’s when I find and schedule the following day’s three infographic posts. Then it’s breakfast with the family before heading to the office for an 8am start. But how do the [...]

How productive is the team of people you’ve put together? Want to know the common traits you should help install to achieve greater results? The success of the team you put together largely depends on your management style and the individuals you recruit, but what can you do to help shape the success of your [...]

Do you want to take your business to a higher level in 2016? Still undecided on your New Year’s resolutions? We may be a week into January, and most people may have already broken theirs, but that doesn’t mean you can’t set New Year’s resolutions for you and your business. What will you do differently [...]

Do you plan to grow your business in 2016 by recruiting new team members? Want to know the personality types you should try to avoid? Productive and reliable employees can be hard to find, it can be costly and time consuming. Don’t let that rush your recruiting decisions though, recruiting the wrong people could end [...]

Do you want to create a fun and productive work environment for your employees? Want to make sure you keep hold of your best people? Big corporations like Google provide games and other entertainment for their employees to utilise whilst they’re not working – and for good reason. A healthy work – play balance can [...]

Are you tired of completing repetitive and time consuming daily tasks? Want some handy apps that can streamline the way you do business? Imagine how much more you could do if you save an hour or two per day. That’s enough time to setup and manage a blog or social media campaign. How many new [...]

What kind of business leader are you? Are you aware just how much your leadership style affects employee motivation? Having worked in direct sales throughout the early part of my career I’ve seen first-hand the huge difference staff motivation can have on a business. Motivated employees who believe in what the company is trying to [...]