Any small business owner will face a whole host of decisions through their day, from suppliers to use, to when the best time to tweet is, to who to hire. The severity of the choices will vary and the results of some choices can be dealt with easily or changed in time.   But there are choices around the safety and security of your business that will not be so easily dealt with. Which is why making the right choices in the first place, and then keeping on top of it all is going to be much better for your business in the long term; there is very little margin…

As a responsible business owner, turning the company into a more eco-friendly operation is high on the agenda. Regardless of your well wishes, though, you cannot afford to put the financial future of your venture at risk. Finding the right balance between going green and managing your finances isn’t always easy. However, the rewards of getting it right are huge.   Here are four simple ideas that can transform your venture for the better in both of these key aspects.      Image source   1| Upgrade the office   The office spaces form the heartbeat of your business operations. Therefore, they should be the first place where you look…

In general, hospitality industries attract guests with the quality of their service. In the case of cafés, this means a strong cup of coffee that would make the local office workers spend their lunch break there. However, attracting new customers and holding on to the old ones is no easy task, so café owners need to have more tricks up their sleeve.   The design of the café plays a significant role, especially if business people are the preferred clientele. People with more than enough money to pay for a good cup of coffee wish to drink in a unique ambient. That is why turning your business café into a…

  Team conflict can be one of the most toxic elements in any company. It saps willpower, optimism, enthusiasm, and in general lowers the well being of all employees. Furthermore, this all leads to a drop in motivation and productivity, which, of course, leads to a drop in profit. A company cannot function if the people that are part of it are constantly fighting. It’s up to you, as a manager or boss, to actually get this issue under control.   Communicate properly The first thing you need to keep in mind is how you speak and communicate. No matter what kind of conflict came about, and no matter who…

We’re all aware of the effect businesses can have on the environment. It’s difficult to run a business and protect the planet at the same time, but there are a few things you can do to make sure you aren’t unnecessarily hurting the environment. Here’s a few things you can change.   Pixabay   Electricity Usage We waste electricity without even thinking about it. How many times have you left the office bathroom light on without a thought? Or walked out at the end of the day with your computer still plugged in at the mains? It’s about changing our habits, so get all of the staff involved in making…

I’m sure you are familiar with an ATM machine; it’s that metal box mostly installed outside the banking hall that churns out instant CASH.   The machine was designed to make banking transactions easier. So instead of walking into the “jam-packed banking hall” to withdraw cash, you just insert your card into the ATM machine, punch in “the required numbers” and voila… It spills out cash!   Just imagine for a second, what if you can “churn out cash“ on demand? Like you can just push some buttons like you do on the ATM and money starts rolling into your bank account on complete autopilot!   You know it’s possible…

Many businesses, especially smaller ones, and contractors do not have enough space at their own premises to store and send out their products, and so need to look for external warehousing companies to provide this service.   There can be an awful lot to take into consideration when choosing a warehouse, as it may be one of your more significant expenses. Here, we look at a few things that you need to think about before you sign a contract with a warehouse.   Photo credit     1) They have space that is appropriate for your business needs This, of course, is an absolute basic necessity. There is no point…

Unlike a regular business, a mobile business is constantly on the move to make their customers lives easier. Whether you’re a hairdresser that visits your clients homes to do their hair, or you’re a distribution company that needs to cart deliveries here, there, and everywhere, it’s important to clue yourself up on how to make sure that you’re doing things properly. So, we’ve compiled a quick guide on how to successfully run a mobile business.   Photo by Charles Deluvio 🇵🇭🇨🇦 on Unsplash Keep communication flowing One of the biggest problems you’ll face when running a mobile business is that you and any other staff members are not able to…