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July, 2017

Why Having a Strong Financial Base is Critical to a Thriving Busines

Submitted by Anica Oaks on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 09:03

Starting and building a business is a complex process that requires many different skills and talents from yourself and your team. One thing that can make this process much smoother, however, is having a strong financial base on which to build your business. Here are just a few of the ways that having good finances can help your business to grow and thrive.

When 75% of Retail Products Fail, How Can Your Business Make One Succeed?

Submitted by Hannah Whittenly on Mon, 07/10/2017 - 09:10

In the retail space, there are countless new products being released each and every day. With so much competition, it's natural that many products fail to achieve the results their creators hope for, while many more fail altogether. Luckily, the success or failure of a product isn't entirely up to luck. Here are four great ways for your business to position a product for success in the retail space.

Leveraging Specialty Material Handling Equipment to Boost your Business

Submitted by Charlie Brown on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 10:47

One of the toughest tasks in any business operation is material handling. Whether you are running an industrial facility or a retail store, you need a seamless flow of operations to guarantee high productivity. When your material handling chain is working optimally, you are able to get more work done, which in turn boosts productivity.

Why should you worry about handling of goods at your industrial facility? The cost of handling goods in a manufacturing facility accounts for 20 to 25% of the total manufacturing costs. With such costs, it is important to learn how you can get to streamline the operations. This equipment used is important in manufacturing, distribution, and disposal of goods. Whatever type of business operations you are running, it is important to ensure you have a smooth system to guarantee optimal output.

How to Make Your Business Dreams a Reality

Submitted by Elena on Wed, 07/12/2017 - 08:15

The world of business is changing. People are no longer resigning themselves to working for someone else, and they’re venturing off to run their own businesses. As a result, working for yourself is a plausible option, and starting a business is no longer confined to those with loads of money, time or experience. There’s so much support and so many networks available now, that if you want to create your own start-up business, there’s never been a better time. However, it’s a big step between thinking of an idea and mulling it over for a while, and actually putting it into action.

How to Improve Your Sales Performance

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 09:00

Every business wants to improve its sales performance. Unfortunately, they may not always reach their annual objectives due to poor performing employees, software issues or unachievable goals. To ensure you achieve your objectives every time, we’re offering insightful advice on how to improve your sales performance.

Don’t Overmanage

3 Ways Millennials Are Transforming Today’s Supply Chain

Submitted by Elena on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 09:20

Millennials have now overtaken baby boomers as the largest segment of the American population, Pew Research Center data shows. As millennial purchasing power comes to dominate the market, consumer preferences and habits are changing, and supply chains must adapt to keep up with the demand. Raised on smartphones and accustomed to instant messages, this generation expects things to be available online, on demand and personalized. Here’s a look at three ways millennials are challenging traditional supply chain models, as well as what suppliers are doing to keep up with changing consumer demand.

HR Considerations Your Business Should Keep in Mind

Submitted by Eileen OShanassy on Thu, 07/13/2017 - 10:18

There are a lot of companies looking to expand their business in the coming years. One of the most important parts of growing and strengthening a company is finding the right talent to fill positions. A lot of companies today are struggling to find qualified candidates. When it comes to human resources, a lot of people wrongly assume this is a dead-end area. However, this is actually one of the most important parts of almost any business. In order to drive growth and innovation, you need good hires and competent employees and trainers. Here are some of the most important things to consider within this area of your company.

The Secret of Successful Increase Your Productivity at Work

Submitted by Sofia Fernandise on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 13:16

There are just such a variety of hours in the day, so benefitting as much as possible from your time is basic. There are two ways increment your yield - either put in more hours or work more quick witted. I don't think about you, however I lean toward the last mentioned.

Being more gainful at work isn't advanced science, however it requires being more think about how you deal with your time. This post will walk you through straightforward however compelling methodologies for expanding your profitability at work.

Staying Competitive: 5 Creative Ways to Give Your Business the Edge

Submitted by Lizzie Weakley on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 14:11

The business world is unforgiving. As an entrepreneur, you should be aggressive about understanding your competitors and coming up with creative ideas to give your business a competitive advantage. Being competitive and creative in the marketplace is not only about improving sales or satisfying customers. You must establish a marketing strategy that takes advantage of industry data and new technology to figure out what the competition is doing and how you can best them.

Office Tech You Simply Have to Own

Submitted by Diana Smith on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 14:41

In the sea of high-tech gadgets, you’ll probably have a hard time picking the ones that best fit your company. Finding the right way to increase your business’ productivity can be challenging, but choosing the perfect technology is vital. Technology is the future of every business, so you should invest in state of the art devices to help you boost the business.