Has starting your own small business always been a dream?  For people who've started small businesses over the years, dreams do turn to reality. With that in mind what has surprised you as you’ve gotten your new business off the ground?

From expenses tom technology's role, I'm sure there are some surprises along the way. The main thing is to make sure you have a solid game plan going into your business ventures. Doing so will give you a better chance at being successful. It also improves your chances of keeping your brand around for many years to come. 

As your business grows and evolves, you need to take stock of what’s changed since its inception, looking to the future to see how you need to evolve in order keep it on the right track. Financially, this could be taking a second look at your original business plan and making some changes to fit the current times. You should also look toward your accounting and bookkeeping and determine if you may need some help in the form of productivity software. Finally, as part of your business reevaluation, you should plan ahead for that time (a ways in the future surely) when you’ll need to pass on ownership of your prized business.

Has your business considered using temporary buildings? If not, you could be missing out on a range of fantastic benefits.

Temporary buildings can prove advantageous to many different sectors, but industrial businesses in particular will reap the most rewards. So, could your SME benefit through the use of temporary buildings? Let’s find out…

Business owners who want to start a new company should understand the local legal environment and have a firm grasp of the requirements for beginning a new entity. Owners who are attempting to create a new organization from scratch should consider seeking professional help no matter how simple the process appears. There are always local twists in employment law and startup requirements that have to be navigated in detail. There are several legalities that startup owners should pay special attention to as well.

All things being equal, big and small business owners need to attend overseas business conferences. It is an excellent time for you to meet industry gurus, get new knowledge, learn about cutting edge developments with clients or keep abreast with trends in your own trade.

Attending international conferences will stimulate your creativity by learning first hand from the industry experts. The environment is right because you will be focused on learning without too much pressure to buy. Here are a few things you need to consider before, during and after your conference:

As we’ve always known, technology has huge scope to save both consumers and businesses time and money.

Here are 6 eco tech ways that you can do just that.

3D Printers

3D printers are environmentally friendly in the sense that the base materials have already been distributed in an efficient manner to the location of the printer.

The goal of any organization is to make a profit. Finding ways to improving efficiency will have a direct impact on how well the company performs. One way to do this is to find a new approach to meetings. Another way is to have managers tell team members their whereabouts. Other ways include sharing information, delegating more, and matching skills based on qualifications. Here is an even closer look into some of those tips.

Over the decades, business reputation has been created mainly by word-of-mouth to establish, build and maintain strong branding. Today, modern businesses retain much the same principles, however, word of mouth is no longer simply face-to-face conversations; it has become views, reviews and opinions shared globally on social media platforms, review sites, and other areas around the web.

Today, a business’ online reputation has never been so important. A good and long-standing reputation on the internet can go a long way in terms of customer trust and gaining an edge over the competition. Read on for four tips to help you take your reputation even further.

Toys are popular with girls and boys among all ages and are particularly essential for babies and young children as they can play a crucial role in their development.

But when kids begin primary school, and even secondary school, their interest and captivation with toys will not wither. Toys entertain and educate, and because of their influence and importance, toys are extremely valuable and lucrative markets.

Running a business requires that you make a lot of decisions. In some cases, your decisions will have a positive impact on your company. In others, they will have a negative impact on your company. While you would prefer to be right 100 percent of the time, it is arguably more important to know how your choices impact the performance of your company. Knowing how your choices influence your business may help you make better ones in the future.