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October, 2014

New Business Can Lead to New Revenue

Submitted by Andrew Lisa on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 08:56

Establishing and maintaining new revenue streams is crucial not just for expansion, but simply for surviving as a small-business owner. If sales have plateaued and you are simply treading water, you're only one or two lost clients away from catastrophe.

You should always be looking for leads, and nurturing those leads, until they become new revenue streams.

What features a perfect project management tool needs to have?

Submitted by Upendra Rawat on Tue, 10/21/2014 - 09:16

The increased complexity, pressing demands of projects have forced more and more businesses to look for such solutions that would allow them to manage their projects in a smoother and faster way. The traditional methods of managing projects like conducting meetings, using pen and paper, etc. are not that much efficient for managing modern day projects. These consume a lot of time besides jacking up the costs. So businesses need better and easy solutions for managing them.

Make it Your Business to Understand Big Data

Submitted by Andrew Lisa on Wed, 10/22/2014 - 10:12

"Big data" is a loosely defined concept that involves a lot of technical jargon, the benefits of which have traditionally only been realized by corporate juggernauts that have the resources, personnel and capacity to warehouse, extract, sort and utilize mountains of raw data.

But big data is not that complicated.

The Best Mobile Business Apps to Make Your Job Easier

Submitted by Enda O ‘Reilly on Wed, 10/22/2014 - 11:15

Needa.ie which sells office shredders and equipment, based in Dublin, Ireland has put together an interesting infographic

4 Ways Micro-Businesses Can Get Ready for Small Business Saturday

Submitted by Jim Gustke on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 14:56

Micro-businesses represent a huge portion of the small business community; about 24 million strong. What you might consider “small businesses” are in reality “micro-businesses,” or businesses with fewer than ten employees and less than $1 million in sales. These businesses make up the foundation of many communities: retail storefronts, dry cleaners, flower shops, restaurants, accountants, doctor’s offices and more. Their contribution to local economies across the country is huge and that’s why all of us should support Small Business Saturday on November 29.

Why Home Businesses Should Utilize the Cloud

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 10/23/2014 - 15:22

Cloud services utilize Internet-based servers to provide business services such as bookkeeping, data storage, file sharing, word processing and customer relationship management. Cloud computing is an ideal IT option for home businesses because it costs less, improves efficiency and increases mobility, all valuable benefits for new and small businesses with limited resources.

Tips for Landing the Right Franchise

Submitted by Dave Thomas on Fri, 10/24/2014 - 13:23

Are you one of millions of Americans who were laid off in the corporate workplace in recent times? If so, there is a good chance you are either back to work, collecting unemployment or considering an about face when it comes to your career.

For those individuals in the latter group, have you thought about purchasing a franchise?

5 Reasons “Boring” Details are as Essential as “Big” Ideas for Entrepreneurial Success

Submitted by Jenny Q. Ta on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:23

Entrepreneur and CEO of Sqeeqee.com Jenny Q. Ta Explains How the Devil is in the Details Approach Can Lead to Success

Often times, the people will have you believe that accomplished entrepreneurs had their success purely by dint of the invincibility of their irresistible ideas. The media creates a narrative that posits a sole human as the harbinger of change while completely obscuring the so-called boring details.

Tips to Help Improve Your Business

Submitted by Diana Smith on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 11:32

Once and for all remember this – the name of your game is improvement and you are not backing down! Whether your business is a huge corporation or a one-person operation, whether it’s on its way down or on an upward track, constantly working on improving it should be one of your top priorities and above all a reasonable and conscious choice. Balancing your time and choosing the right area of business for the biggest impact are your starting points. Here are some other tips that will help you improve your business.

How To Organize Your Office and Keep It That Way

Submitted by Savannah Coulsen on Tue, 10/28/2014 - 10:42

When it comes to having a productive workspace and staying organized with your office, it can be difficult to maintain a clean space with a busy schedule. From cluttered drawers to disorganized files, there are many areas of an office that should stay organized throughout the week. To reduce the amount of clutter in your office and allow it to stay clean, there are a few steps to take that will make it easier to manage the workload.