Professionalisms
Gamification For Better Project Management
Enterprise gamification is one of those increasingly popular trends for management that are simply bound to explode in the next few years. Monica Wells of BizDB looks at how to get the most from gamification in project management.
7 Tips To Follow When Hiring Start-Up Employees
Searching for the right employee can be as difficult as finding the perfect partner. There are, however, some useful tips to follow when hiring staff members. Nicole Davies, online content executive at ShortCourseFinder.com.au, offers some.
Business Blogs That Work: Eight Tips For Building A Successful One
Anyone can type words into an online template — but making sure they’re words that strengthen your brand and attract customers takes know-how and skill. Mark Satterfield, author of "The One Week Marketing Plan", shares eight tactics to help you successfully showcase what you know, what you think, and why prospective clients should do business with you.
Startups Experiencing Problems Paying HMRC: What Are Your Options?
If you are experiencing problems paying HMRC and finding your business suffering from HMRC debt then there are a few options available, shares Mike Field, Client Director at Cashsolv.
5 Things Your Business Should Never Stop Doing
The everyday grind of running such an operation can easily force a loss of focus on some of the things that are of the utmost importance to company growth. Joel Freimuth, CEO of Blue Pearl Consulting points out five of the most glaring aspects of operating a business that leadership tends to lose sight of.
5 Tips On How To Turn A Bad Customer Into A Good One
Frances Kweller, entrepreneur and founder of Kweller Prep, a learning incubator specializing in advanced test preparation in New York, New York, offers the following tips on how to turn a bad customer into a good one.
Small Business Marketing – New Strategies to Get Noticed
The growth of social media and online platforms makes it possible for even the smallest company to get its message out, delivering a big punch for little pain, says Nancy Gerstein, CEO of Creative Marketing Associates.
3 Reasons To Seek Only What You Need During The Funding Process
For those choosing to seek funding from investors as a way to sustain growth, Paul Jackson, founder of Worthworm advises to avoid the temptation of initially overvaluing your venture and only seek what you truly need.
Four Reasons Marketers Need Native Ads To Reach Millennials
Millennials’ information consumption and sharing behaviors have presented marketers with a unique opportunity to capture the attention of this group, muses Ash Nashed, CEO and founder of Adiant.
Three Ways To Get Out Of A Sales Plateau
When sales flatten out, here are three quick ways from Richard Weinberger, PhD, CPA, CEO of the Association of Accredited Small Business Consultants and author of "Propel Your Small Business to Success: Accelerated Actions to Maximize Profit", to get those numbers moving in the upward direction.
8 Networking Tips For Introverts
With a little planning and the right approach, introverts can do just as well at networking events as their extroverted peers. Here are some helpful hints to expand your sphere of influence and form solid, mutually beneficial business relationships from etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore.
How To Make Your Business Card Professional
If a prospective customer views your business image as unprofessional or confusing in any way, they simply won’t show interest in what you have to offer, says Debbie Allen, award-winning entrepreneur and author of "The Highly Paid Expert".
How To Be A Reporter’s Favorite News Source
Getting a call from a reporter who wants to quote you as an expert for his story, review your book or product, or invite you to write an exclusive article for a publication, is a major coup. Ginny Grimsley, print campaign manager at EMSI Public Relations shares a few tips for becoming a favorite news source.
What To Do When Your Customers Won’t Pay
Small business owners and entrepreneurs are particularly prone to seeing their invoices go unpaid for a number of interconnected reasons. However, there is plenty that you can do as a small company director, a self-employed operator or an entrepreneur, if your invoices are going unpaid. Conrad Ford, Managing Director of Check Business offers some ideas.
4 Ways To Become A Recognized Expert
Being a recognized expert is one of the best ways to promote your brand or your business, says Mark Satterfield, author of "The One Week Marketing Plan".
3 Ways To Empower Employees And Build Safety
In every industry, there are steps that could be taken to make responsible behavior convenient, and if employees are happy at work, they are a lot more likely to act in a way that keeps coworkers safe and healthy, says Tom Reddon.
Transparency Doesn’t Have To Be Just Another Buzzword
The term “transparency” has struggled with this distinction in the business world for the past few years, but it’s time to clarify the role of transparency and the implications it can have for your company, says Bobby Emamian, co-founder and CEO of Prolific Interactive.
How Can A Startup Manage Stakeholders Of A Company Voluntary Arrangement?
Entering in to a Company Voluntary Arrangement is something which should not be undertaken lightly, but if it is carried out correctly, it is an invaluable cash flow management tool for a struggling startup.
13 Negotiating Techniques Taught At The Wharton School Of Business
Everything is open for negotiation — even prices, schedules, and product offerings that seem carved in stone. Steven G. Blum, who teaches at the Wharton School of Business, says no one has to just accept what’s offered… but first you must hone your negotiating skills.
How Depression And Stress In The Workplace Are Killing Productivity
As companies strive to compete in a global economy, they become high-stress incubators for mental health problems. This wreaks havoc on productivity. Graeme Cowan explains why we must overcome the stigma associated with depression and tackle the “elephant” head-on.
Your 7-A-Day Diet For Business Fitness
Having robust, lean processes and implementing the right software solutions to manage these processes can help you improve your company’s performance, increase cost efficiency and get in great shape for the summer and beyond.
5 ‘P’s” For Your Social Media Marketing Success
by Jeremy Juhasz, social media strategist at EMSI Public Relations
Small businesses and nonprofits face a different set of circumstances when it comes to social media marketing...
Smarter Ways To Backup Your Data
Individuals and organisations often lose important documents because of accidental erasure, viruses, lost or stolen laptops or drive failure, whether from wear and tear or otherwise. Simon Whitford, Senior Regional Marketing Manager, Content Solutions Business, APAC, WD offers some useful tips and tricks to effectively backup your digital files.
BYOD Security Made Simple: Solutions To The Top Three Threats
While mobile technologies hold great promise as a productivity enhancer, they can also pose a significant risk to network and data security if companies fail to manage their use proactively. Omer Faiyaz, CEO of Remo Software highlights the top three threats – and how SMBs can mitigate the risks.
Risks To Real Estate Agents And How To Avoid Them
According to a recent study by Hiscox, 20 percent of real estate agents reported having a lawsuit filed against them. Hunter Hoffmann, Head of US Communications at Hiscox Insurance shares some common risks that real estate agents face, and how to protect against them.
12 Essential Checks Before Launching Your Website
You’ve done all of the heavy lifting, and you’re nearly ready to launch (or relaunch) your website. Nikole Haiar, Director Marketing, Retail & Partner Services at Hostway Corporation recommends you double-check these 12 things before showing your website to the world.
Keep Logos And Color Scheme Simple For Brand Success
As far as it’s possible to make a definitive statement about how color and design should be applied in the service of brand communication, this is good advice: Keep it simple, says Mark Paraji, color manager at Widen Enterprises.
Curing CEO Disease: Six Tips For Getting Great Feedback
Dan Quiggle, author of "Lead Like Reagan: Strategies to Motivate, Communicate, and Inspire" , offers six strategies inspired by Reagan’s example to help business leaders fight and eradicate "CEO Disease" in their own organizations.
Website ROI: 5 eCommerce Design Tenets To Embrace
Ben Acheson highlights five design elements that might have take your e-commerce website to another level.
Starting A Business By Buying A Franchise
More and more aspiring entrepreneurs are realizing their dreams of starting a business through franchising. Brandon Moxam, director of brand development at U.S. Lawns shares his thoughts about getting a franchise as a way to start a business.