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February, 2018

The Importance Of Having Effective Team Leaders In Your Organization

Submitted by Ian Pearson on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 09:36

When we talk about teamwork in a workplace, we usually discuss things such as mutual goals, proper communication, and problem-solving. These are, of course, essential bits that make up a strong team. However, one thing that is occasionally brushed over is as important as the previously mentioned ones. It is leadership. 

An experienced team leader is a key element for the team to succeed, and if you don’t have one, your foundation is likely to fall apart. This goes especially for companies that are leaving the “small business” tag behind and growing into something bigger. The right team leader is necessary to pave the path for the future of the team and the business altogether.

How to Secure Your WordPress Website in 7 Easy Steps

Submitted by Bill Brown on Wed, 02/21/2018 - 09:39

Creating a WordPress website is rather simple; you need to find a good hosting provider, think of an interesting name, and figure out what you want to write about. Get all of that, and you have yourself a website. The best blog websites are created in WordPress. It's simple to use and has some powerful tools; more than enough to create a really shiny website.

Running a Successful Coffee Shop

Submitted by Phil on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 09:31

So many coffee shops are opening up these days that it can be difficult to stand out from the crowd. This infographic from Espresso Works looks at ways you can get ahead of your competition as just serving great coffee isn’t always enough.

Psychological Triggers: Why Should Customers buy from you?

Submitted by Irfan Ahmed on Thu, 02/22/2018 - 09:41

  • Would you like to sell your products as hot cakes just like Apple sells iPhones?
  • What makes a customer buy from specific brands and ignore the other brands?
  • Why customers buy certain products and ignore other?

What drives human buying decisions?

7 Top Financial Tips for Your Business to Keep It Healthy

Submitted by Tech Social on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 10:43

Financial health is critical to the survival and growth of any business. It is all about effective financial management which entails controlling, planning, monitoring, and organizing finances to attain the business goals. With the right financial software and tools, you can effectively utilize the available resources and fulfill your commitments to clients and other stakeholders. Get ready for long-term financial stability with the following 7 tips. This is the survival guide to the financial health of your business.

Little Things Your Small Business Needs to Run Smoothly

Submitted by Amanda Green on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 11:21

When starting a business, there’s so much to remember that it can be easy to overlook some small, but very important factors. Most are so concerned with things like registering the business, creating a business plan, raising capital, and getting new customers, that they forget about the little things that essentially make completing these tasks a lot easier. Rather than learn the hard way and risk slowing productivity, here are a few little things you’ll want to invest in for your startup.

19th Small Business Grant: Preliminary Voting Results Revealed

Submitted by Elena on Mon, 02/26/2018 - 17:32

Final Voting days. Only three days left before the voting ends.

The semi-finalists voting round closes this Thursday (March 1st), and I want to draw your attention to this important countdown. Only 10 semi-finalists will make it to the final voting round and the 3 remaining days can determine the finalists.

Four Tips That Will Ensure Your New Project Management Company Gets Off to a Successful Start

Submitted by Elena on Tue, 02/27/2018 - 10:29

Choosing the best and right career path is something that shouldn't be taken lightly. It involves looking at your own interests, skills, and passion, as well as taking a practical approach and looking at industry trends and job market stats. One field that is showing promising signs of growth and potential in the area of project management. According to a report by Talent Gap, it is estimated that by the year 2020, there will be 700,000 more project management jobs available in the country. What this means is that this could be a very lucrative and successful time to break into the field.

Why Do Small Businesses Fail and What You Can Do About It?

Submitted by Andrea Larson on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 09:33

The truth about starting up a business is that odds are it will fail. Most small businesses fail within the first five years, but the good news is that many of the reasons why this happens actually can be avoided. The major small business failure reasons are foreseeable. So, what it takes from you is to do the proper planning and research to help avoid failure. To help you out here are five of the top reasons why small businesses fail and what you can do to prevent it from happening to your company.

Using Events to Market Your Business in 2018

Submitted by Cate Palmer on Wed, 02/28/2018 - 09:38

If your business is reliant on local clients you may want to consider event marketing. Events such as festivals, races, concerts, or street fairs are a great opportunity for you to attract attention and generate more leads and customers. It's actually one of the fun ways you can promote your business - all while talking to them in person.