There is no doubt that US economy has suffered under the COVID-19 pandemic, and many businesses are struggling to the challenges caused by the virus, and the various restrictions put in place to stop its spread. One of the ways that some businesses have considered in order to overcome these challenges is to move into […]
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Still Trying to Adapt During Covid-19? 6 Essential Tips
Covid-19 and lockdown have naturally hit smaller businesses harder than most, as companies struggle with cash flow and a completely changed consumer landscape. This means that to survive this crisis, SMEs need to be willing to adapt. Thankfully while Covid-19 presents a huge range of challenges for organisations, it also is a moment with plenty […]
4 Ways to Help Your Business Recover From COVID-19
The coronavirus outbreak has thrown the world into chaos, bringing with it a time of economic uncertainty. Businesses have had no choice but to furlough employees left, right and centre, and there are growing concerns over how long the global recession could last. With this in mind, it’s vital for businesses to think about the […]
How to Turn a Passion into a Business During Hard Times
How do you get from being passionate about a hobby to making a successful business of it? Whether you’re enthusiastic about yoga or photography, love fixing bicycles or computers, wouldn’t it be amazing if you could give up the humdrum day job and be your own boss, doing something you really love? Of course, with […]
Six Challenges Your Small Business Should Not Overlook, Especially During a Crisis
Life is hard during this unprecedented time for small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). Profit margins can be tight, competition can be fierce, and the decisions you make can make or break the company. But there are some challenges that it is all too common for SMEs to overlook, or not put enough weight of […]
5 Easy Ways to Increase Business Productivity
Small businesses often run with tight margins and need to ensure that they are getting as much from their staff as possible. This is productivity, and it is absolutely vital in the short and long-term success of the business. If your team is less productive than your competitors, you can fall behind in the marketplace […]
Health & Fitness: 5 Ideas to Generate Some Extra Income in Your Spare Time
Let’s face it—not all of us do jobs we absolutely love. Many of us will have passions and interests that don’t relate to our work, but we will find time to do them anyway. So, why not take it one step further? If you are a big fan of sports or health and fitness, for […]
5 Innovative Ways to Engage Your Staff
Ensuring employees feel engaged in the workplace is an effective yet often overlooked method of increasing productivity. Just think about it—if a staff member is feeling unmotivated and unchallenged, they simply aren’t going to produce their best work time and time again. In turn, their level of efficiency is going to drop which will then […]
How to Organize, Design, and Present Your Work Portfolio
Landing your dream job can be a long and tiring process, filled with interview prep, dressing smartly and updating your CV more times than you can count. Along with that first-class CV though, one of the best weapons you can have in your interview arsenal is a great looking portfolio, showcasing the best work you’ve […]
Are Leaders Responsible for Employee Burnout?
Think you are setting the right example by working all hours and rewarding your employees when they do the same? Perhaps this isn’t you at all, but you can’t understand why your employees seem burnt out? The Guardian reports that burnout has become a sinister and insidious epidemic. Last year CNBC reported that nearly 40 […]
