Whether you’re running an online business, or you’re just selling a few spare items through eBay, it’s critical that your items arrive at their destinations in good condition. Damage inflicted in transit, especially if it’s as a result of neglect on the part of the sender, can cause reputational damage on the sender. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps that can help … [Read more...]
The modern startup and small business industry is heavily influenced and dependent upon technology, so it’s only fair to set your small business up for success with a strong arsenal of technology. However, with so many options readily available to you, figuring out which tech is necessary is an important element to consider. With your budget and efficiency goals in mind, it … [Read more...]
Whether you are running a startup with lots of potential or handling the running of a small team in a large organization, being a good leader is one of the most difficult tasks you will be faced with. As a leader, it’s your job to not only protect the company's interests, but also guide and meet the needs of your employees or your team. You need to have good judgement when … [Read more...]
For Jimmy John Liautaud, being a billionaire comes with an obligation to give back. The founder of the Jimmy John’s sandwich empire recently sold a majority share of his 2,800-plus store operation to Atlanta-based Roark Capital Group in 2005. While Liautaud retains 35% of the company, the deal pushed his personal worth to an estimated $1.7 billion. Liautaud is now in his … [Read more...]
Every person dreams of becoming his own boss. This dream is a factor that plays a huge part in a person’s decision to start a business of his own. Most people just don’t have the temperament or the composure to go their whole life doing a nine-to-five job, which causes many people to start a side hustle in addition to their job. The security of a day job gives them the relief … [Read more...]
This year I feel more motivated than ever to not just run my business, but to take it as far as it (and I) can physically go. Maybe even a little further. Not that I haven’t had similar goals in the past, because I have. This year, they just feel more intense. Like I’ve somehow found this ball of unbridled energy deep in the pit of my gut and want to use it as fuel to … [Read more...]
Technology can benefit a business of any size in a countless number of ways, but with new and emerging technologies lending themselves well to organization and efficiency, which do you invest in first? In this article, we have listed five technologies that are worth investing in to better your business in 2020. AI For Customer Service Though AI can be implemented in a number … [Read more...]
Running a small business is no simple task. You don’t truly understand how hard it is until you’re in the thick of it, and as a business owner, you’re likely on the go to form new connections and network your new small business. As a new business owner you’ll often find yourself driving around talking to other businesses and spreading the word. With so much time spent on to … [Read more...]
Although most B2B (business to business) marketing strategies resemble B2C (business to consumer) digital strategies, there are significant differences because it takes a lot of convincing to win over other businesses compared to direct customers. This means putting more effort into your marketing strategies to build trust. Every marketing strategy must be geared towards the … [Read more...]
Part of running a business is keeping your office stocked with necessary supplies. Whether it’s for paper, pens, markers, staplers, clips, binders, adhesive tapes, sticky notes, or some other type of stationery, you’ll need to allot budget for the items that your workers use on a daily basis. While monitoring the inventory of your office supplies is not your number one … [Read more...]
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