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October, 2015

6 TED Talks All Entrepreneurs Should Tune In To

Submitted by Fabiola Stein on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 09:25

It’s a hectic Tuesday morning—you’re scheduling meetings with investors, emailing the new marketing assistant, and trying to figure out how to improve the way you run your business. Being an entrepreneur means you’re on top of everything your startup needs—even though at times it may not feel like it—but are you taking the time to learn new things so you can recharge and grow, too?

Profitable Home-Based Businesses for Women

Submitted by Jacey Johnson on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 09:37

Today’s woman is a multi-tasker juggling many things, managing personal and professional commitments from family to children to careers. While it is great to experience the rush and thrill of working from office, it may sometimes be easier and more comfortable to work from home especially when you have people to take care of such as small children or  you are having some incapacity. In these cases, it is good to look for options and ideas which can get you running your office from the home and yet keep you financially independent and happy. You can start planning such a long-term avenue of work from college days onwards.

Don't Leave Your Workplace Open to Accidents and Lawsuits

Submitted by Kate Supino on Tue, 10/20/2015 - 09:47

As a responsible business owner, you want to ensure that your employees are safe as they go about their daily work. Healthy employees are likely high on your priority list.

Workplace safety matters, not only because you don't want people to get hurt in general, but because workplace accidents and lawsuits are costly for business owners.

Four Time-Saving Applications for Entrepreneurs

Submitted by Sean Mallean on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 09:40

We can all agree that time is a rare commodity, and no group knows this better than entrepreneurs. For you, finding a moment to think about what to have for lunch is as close as it gets to having free time. Running your business has so many demands that you’re often looking for ways to clone yourself just to catch up. Since we’re a long way from cloning, here are four tips and tools to help you save time and streamline your business operations.

Can You Turn the Corner with a Struggling Franchise?

Submitted by Tristan Anwyn on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 10:43

Is it possible to turn around a struggling franchise?

A franchise business is an attractive prospect for many entrepreneurs, offering the market power of a brand name with the chance to be in charge of their own location, but what happens if the franchise you want to invest in is failing?

How Predictive Analytics Enhances The Effectiveness Of Your Business Operations?

Submitted by Mohit Patil on Wed, 10/21/2015 - 13:01

Predictive analytics is the concept of using existing data sets and information to analyse patterns and make predictions with a certain degree of reliability, about the future of the business or the sector to which it is applied. Predictive analytics is the next stage of business analytics, which makes full use of big data's potential by identifying existing patterns and using them to determine future opportunities. One should remember that predictive analytics does not give you the ability to see in to the future; it merely predicts what might happen based on the past data. It is a potential gold mine for businesses, as it can open up a completely new world of possibilities and opportunities, which were previously unexplored.

New Technology Options Engineering Better Employees

Submitted by Tristan Anwyn on Thu, 10/22/2015 - 10:33

Are you using technology to enhance your customer service?

As a business owner, you know that technology is always changing. By embracing some of those changes, you can enhance your customers' experience and provide unforgettable customer service. That means more satisfied customers and more sales.

Here are three key ways businesses can use technology to take their customer service to a new level.

Doing a business in Michigan

Submitted by Elizabeth Harry on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 10:38

Starting an independent business in the US needs some work and preparation. First and foremost you need to be sure that you are financially and psychologically prepared to do the hard work involved, the research and the investment. The earlier you start the better. Students can pick up entrepreneurial and business skills during college itself.

Are You Really the Best Sales Manager You Can Be?

Submitted by Heather Legg on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 13:20

Being a sales manager sounds so glamorous, so in charge, so important. And it is important, you are a leader, responsible for people, and what you do affects them.

If you have the title of manager and the skills, you can thrive in this position while being a good influence and manager of those under you.

How to Protect Client Confidentiality for Smaller Businesses

Submitted by AJ O’Brien on Fri, 10/23/2015 - 13:31

When it comes to large corporations like banks and credit card companies, or even smaller practices in the law and medical fields, confidentiality just comes with the territory. But, when you get down to it, there aren’t really too many industries where confidentiality and discretion aren’t an unspoken rule, or at the very least, much appreciated. If you take a little time to make sure your clients’ information is protected, it will make a huge difference.