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August, 2015

Conversation: an operating system to talk about

Submitted by Brady G. Wilson on Fri, 08/21/2015 - 09:59

You may not realize it, but your organization is home to an incredibly powerful operating system (O/S).
 
Think outside the realm of technology. What has the potential to engage and energize your employees, bring teams closer together, and create a high-performing workforce?

How to Be a Successful Travel Agent

Submitted by Jenny Richards on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 14:50

Travelling is a favorite pastime across countries and continents. Given the opportunity most persons would prefer to travel than engage in any other leisure. Travelling is invigorating, educative, and could be enjoyed with family and friends. With destinations in multiples and several travelling options, selecting a vacation destination could be a daunting task for a willing traveler. To make matters convenient it is always possible to take professional assistance which in the case of vacationing should be left to reliable and experienced travel agencies or agents.

Are Moms and Kids Truly Welcomed in the Workplace?

Submitted by Kate Supino on Mon, 08/24/2015 - 15:16

Breastfeeding is in the news lately, as more women demand the right to breastfeed their children in public places and at work.

Breastfeeding women are often forced to hide behind closed doors or else suffer staring from strangers, colleagues and employers.

Are moms and kids truly welcomed in the workplace when babysitting is not an available option or companies have on-site nurseries, yet there is some resistance to them from those individuals who are not parents?

What Business Owners need to Know about Accepting Credit

Submitted by Mary Rose on Tue, 08/25/2015 - 11:28

Accepting credit cards as payment for online transactions is an effective way for businesses to make sales easier. If you operate a business that does not provide the option of credit card payments, you may lag behind your competitors.

Profitability

Regardless of what type of business you run, your customers need you to accept credit cards. Taking credit cards can also help your business become more profitable and achieve your objectives. In the past, customers occasionally paid cash, but the number of people that rely on credit cards has rapidly increased.

Creating Your Ecommerce Jewelry Store

Submitted by Sujain Thomas on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 09:32

There are so many options for careers nowadays. The choice that you make is dependent on a variety of factors such as your abilities and interests. Starting your own business is one of the best ways to become financially stable without someone breathing hot air down your neck and sending you up and about every few minutes. It gets even better when you start your own business online. The arrival of internet technology has transformed human life completely. According to research, 58% of sales are influenced by the internet. If you want to make good money then you should have an online presence.

Integrated Marketing is More Important Than Ever for Modern Business

Submitted by James Helliwell on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 09:38

A company or business with a strong marketing arm will undoubtedly have an upper hand when venturing into new markets. However, it’s not just business looking to branch out that can benefit from integrated marketing. But what is it and what does it do? I spoke with marketing experts Avitus Group about integrated marketing and why it’s become so popular in today’s modern age and they gave me a couple of really interesting points to include in this article. Let’s take a look below.

Why are more people ditching corporate roles for startups?

Submitted by Emily McLaren on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:07

After coming across a few articles reporting that large, corporate employers are losing staff to startups, I couldn’t figure out why that would be the case. Would someone really want to leave a safe, permanent job and move to somewhere less stable? Could it truly be the case that 86% of people working for a company with over 500 employees want to leave for a startup1?

Well, it certainly seems that way! There’s many reasons why startups are appealing to people who are stuck in a career rut, as they offer something a bit different. 

Are You Connected to the Right Business Ideas?

Submitted by Adam Groff on Wed, 08/26/2015 - 10:20

When it comes to offering the best service possible, being a consumer connection company is hugely beneficial to your customers.

No matter what industry you're part of, consumer connections is rewarding for customer and company alike.

Here are just a few of the advantages of being a privately held consumer connection company:

Why you need a Conveyancer for Cost- and Time-Efficient Business Conveyancing

Submitted by Jenny Richards on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 11:25

Whether you are a buyer or a seller, you need to ensure that your business conveyancing transaction covers all the terms and conditions attached, including checking and verifying important documents and carefully selecting your conveyancer. The conveyancer will carry out a series of checks to make sure that everything is in place, so that you will not be held legally liable if any issues come up after you have acquired or sold business property.

5 Common Pitfalls for Startup Companies

Submitted by Mark Halstead on Thu, 08/27/2015 - 13:56

Starting up a new company and leading it to success is a notoriously difficult challenge for even the most dynamic of entrepreneurs to undertake. And while there are any number of ways in which a fledgling company can be derailed, many make the same costly mistakes as one another along the way. 

Here’s a look at five such pitfalls that are best avoided if you’re looking to take a new business from startup to sustainability.