Let`s face it, any small business owner dreads the thought of having to deal with payroll. Valuable time which could be spent on building business and delivering a better service is spent on trying to understand complicated software, intricate tax systems, meet tight deadlines, and not to mention dealing with pensions and sick pay. For…
Times change, and any industry that wants to stay in business has to change with them. These days, with the advent of increasingly complex and powerful computing, along with a variety of other rapid technological advances, it seems that times are changing faster than ever, and industries have to run to catch up. This is…
An entrepreneur is commonly seen as a business leader, creator of new ideas and business processes. There are several main qualities to be a successful entrepreneur, some of these are: an inner drive to succeed, a strong self-belief, innovation and competitiveness. The successfulness of an entrepreneur can be enhanced via certain programmes. For instance, many…
Last year, Chief executive of the NHS Confederation Mike Farrar warned that the new NHS reforms under the Health and Social Care act, which aimed to put doctors and nurses in charge of the NHS, would lead to a ‘tsunami’ of paperwork for nurses. He warned that nurses would have to quickly adapt to new…
The key to good advertising is grabbing the public’s attention and making an impact. A good advertising campaign is talked about time and time again. However, sometimes brands go a little too far and take things to the next level. In Britain, when a television advert causes offence, the public take to the ASA, the…
Translating business documents is something that most companies tend to overlook. As long as the documents are written so that the majority of their customers and employees can understand them, then what’s the point in translating, right? Translating business documents is important for a variety of reasons. First, it allows your company to market to…
We often see the damaged environment highlighted in the news and how both small and large businesses are not contributing enough to make a longer-lasting difference to the world we live in. But when business owners look at their priorities it becomes clear why they are not doing enough to help. Business owners are already…
The relatively recent focus of the press on Toyota’s constant tendency toward recalls which focused primarily around safety have many consumers on guard when it comes to automotive blunders that may cost them more than time or money. Car companies are now being just as careful when it comes to these sorts of issues as…
“Made in America” isn’t just a patriotic catchphrase that is supposed to inspire our consumer habits. Nor is it just a pretty awesome music festival that Jay Z has been hosting in Philadelphia for the past couple of years. For the vast majority of Americans, “Made in America” means opportunity and a good economy. The…
There is a mind boggling diversity of apps available to address problems that don’t even exist. That is not to say that an app must address a problem or need of course, but if it does then it can mean serious returns for the developer that solves the problem. One such problem has frustrated home…
Roller banners are versatile tools for any business that exhibits or wants to market products and services at a given point. But, before you spend your money take a few moments to reflect on what it is you want your roller banner to do, where you are placing it and the budget you have to…
Many would have heard the recent dispute regarding the trademark for `I AM’, between singers Will.I.Am and Pharell. The two singers are at war over the copyright use of the phrase ‘I AM’. It is thought that the singer Pharell Williams has used `I AM’ when its’ use has been restricted by a registered trademark…
German Beers seem to top the list of fall favorites. There’s something about the season (hint: Oktoberfest) when thoughts and taste buds turn towards German suds. Though beers like Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock have been quaffed all summer, it’s still a little light and bright once the hot days of high-summer have passed. For backyards, and September…
A chargeback – a kind of refund in which the buyer prompts his or her credit card company to forcibly transfer money away from a seller – is a major obstacle for modern merchants. Whether the buyer demands a chargeback because of customer service objections, the product they received was not what they expected, or…
Who doesn’t love an Irish pub to relax in with a pint after a hard day’s work? Irish style pubs are not just common in Ireland but all over the world as they are revered for their atmosphere, ambience and the feeling of comfort and fun that they create. If you are thinking of opening…
Whether your business is big or small, making the most out of it fundamentally lies in how good you can efficiently run different layers of the structure. You may be armed with 50 members or a one-man rule, what matters most is, you are delivering results and is your business on track. Remember no business…
A forest of business cards: Japan (Source) There is no denying that there is less print media involved in the business world today. With advances in technology as well as our complete reliance on the internet, individuals instead can opt to share electronic contact cards, twitter links, QR (Quick Response) codes and addresses to websites….
Card making is a great hobby and one that your friends and family will love as much as you due to the fact that they will receive lots of beautiful handmade cards on Birthdays and at Christmas. A spark of excitement can thrill through us when we hear the words “these are great, why don’t…
Mobile development is growing at an explosive pace, so explosive in fact, that it might soon end up leading to a scenario in which the use of mobile internet and all its associated applications completely outstrips conventional web use through PCs and laptops. As of early 2012, there were some 1.6 billion mobile subscribers with…
Owners of singular stores or small chains may think that they can successfully run a business without paying attention to similar areas to that of larger retail brands, but this is not necessarily true. Despite focusing on different areas of the retail market, owners of small businesses can benefit from mirroring some of the ways…
More and more people are now discovering their intolerance to dairy products, which means they will have to make huge changes to their diet in order to stay well. While not everyone experiences intolerance the same way, it’s a good idea to try to cut dairy products out of your diet in order to stay…
Holographic projection technology is rapidly advancing and there are countless entrepreneurs that are conceptualising new applications for this novel technology. In fact, industry projections indicate that Hologram technologies have an estimated market value of between 500 million to 1 Billion Dollars in the first 18 months – and that’s only the beginning. And so starts…
Developing a quality product and service doesn’t necessarily mean that you are guaranteed to become leaders of the industry. In today’s modern world, you can’t solely rely on word of mouth to achieve commercial success, so it is important that you build a strong brand through a variety of effective PR strategies, advertising campaigns and…
The food and product packaging landscape changes frequently. Whether a business wishes to sell a television or a tart, the people in charge should think about what the packaging says about the brand. The information below may help. Packaging is the Brand Message 1. The Packaging Should Match the Brand Message When a business wishes…
Starting a business is the most difficult thing that many people attempt in their professional life. No matter what the concept or what experience an individual brings to their new independent endeavor, there are likely to be surprises and pitfalls. To keep the missteps to a minimum and profits to a maximum, keep these ten…
