When you first start out freelancing in web design, it’s not uncommon to get a first wave of new clients, all bringing in new projects and work for you to do. At the start, this is all very new and fun – especially when you start bringing money in. However, once the excitement dies down, […]

Retiring takes planning and being able to sail off into the sunset and enjoy a comfortable retirement is not something you can achieve easily in just a few years. If you own a business and want to capitalize on the value that you have built up over the years and get a decent price that […]

Many business owners are aware of the convenience provided to customers and possible increase in sales when they begin to accept credit card payments. However, some questions still hinder them from embracing a credit card processing service. We take a look at some of these questions below. 1.       How will I accept payments after setting […]

Even though you know that operating a small business is expensive and you’re probably tempted to cut costs wherever possible, or even ignore certain costs and try to navigate away from them, the truth is that there are certain small business costs that simply can’t be ignored. Continue reading to learn more so that you […]

It’s cheap, simple to put into action and can be highly effective. A direct marketing plan should be a key pillar of your marketing strategy. Why? 1 Because it’s measurable Be it an email, Facebook promo or Twitter campaign, one of the benefits of a direct marketing strategy is the fact that you can track […]

Image credit: Semino1e via Flickr Free Use Photos https://www.flickr.com/photos/84383633@N08/7722078246/   Online or web security is a must for every organization or business that connects to the Internet. Nowadays, threats have proliferated and are getting more aggressive. It only makes sense investing on online security solutions to protect business or organizational information and systems. Reliable online security […]

Amazing as it might look, most companies spend more cash paying to have their trash collected than it would cost them transport their deposits to the bank. Have you ever began a day worrying that you might run out of quarters? As part of cash delivery services, such firms allow you to place your change […]

Assessing and managing your printing costs could identify and generate savings of up to 30% o here is a look at some simple ways to reduce your printing costs whilst being able to increase productivity at the same time. Equipment inventory A good starting point to identifying your printing costs is to create an equipment […]

If you’re like most businesses, you don’t have a huge marketing budget. Here are some ways to build a brand without busting your budget. Get Good At Writing Have you ever thought about writing for a trade publication? What about writing to a general audience? If your company doesn’t have a blog, consider starting one. […]

Are your employees wandering around the workplace like a mob of caffeine-deprived zombies? Do they aimlessly swipe at their keyboards before taking a long snooze on their desks? Has your company’s productivity hit rock bottom? If you’re nodding glumly at all of the above, your business is ready for a corporate shakeup. Of course, in […]

Small business owners have a lot of work to do when it comes to marketing and selling their products. That’s why it’s important to set goals and complete to-do lists to ensure they stay on track – here are eights things you should add to your list today that are essential when it comes to […]