The future looks bright for small businesses, with consumers increasingly drawn towards shopping small. At Vistaprint, we recently surveyed 1,500 U.S. consumers, and more than three-quarters said that shopping at or using a small business is important to them. The main driver is the impact these …
Strategizing Articles and Interviews (category)
The most successful business owners are always thinking ahead. If you are a new business owner, strategizing about mission statements, corporate culture and business plans are things you would be smart to address early on. More seasoned business owners can benefit from articles on everything from setting client expectations to creating a niche for your small business
4 Practices Every Business Should Implement to Protect Itself and Its Employees
Many entrepreneurs started with a simple idea and grew it into a thriving enterprise through motivation and a solid company vision. As your business becomes successful, it can also become more exposed to risks. There are numerous threats that can damage your business, so you need to ensure that …
Productivity Pet Peeves: 5 Things that May Be Driving Your Employees Nuts
High productivity can help your company better serve customers and improve profit margins. However, a number of problems can arise that cause worker frustrations and drags on efficiency. Workers are on the front line of getting tasks done, and they can tell you a great deal about the factors that …
Top Tips to Implement When Experiencing Inefficiency in Your Business
It’s a competitive environment for businesses of all sizes. Your profitability is the most important indicator of your success. The biggest factor driving your profit margins is the efficiency of your operations. The less waste of time and money there is, the greater your returns will be. Here are …
5 Tips for Higher Efficiency and Fewer Problems in the Workplace
Running a business isn’t easy, especially when you have a lot of employees to manage. Some of them are a joy to work with and are great assets to your company, but problems can still arise even when you’ve got quality people. One problem is inefficiency. With the never-ending pressure to cut costs …
Protecting Your Intellectual Property when Developing and Hiring for a Project
When Antsy Labs, maker of the Fidget Cube, decided to delay production because of a fault they found in the first few units, they took a massive risk with heavy consequences. Their manufacturer was contracted by another entrepreneur to produce the same design, and that entrepreneur made more than …
