The first thing you need for your business to succeed, is to consistently be a responsible owner. This involves many different skills. From keeping a stern eye on finances to communicating and understanding employees, a responsible owner has many different areas to focus on. Below, we explore how you can become a responsible business owner. […]
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Know the Difference Between Personal and Commercial Auto Insurance
As a business owner, you have a responsibility to ensure the safety of your employees while they’re on the job. This includes anything that may occur while on company property, as well as while an employee is on the clock while traveling. Depending on the nature of your industry, perhaps you have employees who need […]
Here’s How to Ask for Startup Funding from Family & Friends
Every start-up begins with a brilliant idea, but to get your businesses off the ground, you need seed money. There are a whole host of ways that startup founders generate funding, including angel investors, bootstrapping, crowdfunding, and seeking venture capital, but another common means of doing so is asking family and friends to pitch in […]
What Qualities Does a Leader Need, Post-Covid?
Covid-19 has had a fairly seismic impact on the world of business. It’s forced companies to invest heavily in digital; it’s forced others to rethink their business model entirely. It’s presented business leaders with entirely new kinds of challenge, too. Leaders who need to prosper in the post-Covid environment will find themselves leaning more heavily […]
How to Make Disabled Employees Feel Confident at Work
When most of us think of a disabled person, we might think of someone who’s wheelchair-bound, or has to travel everywhere on crutches, or who’s blind or deaf. While all of these categories would certainly qualify, it’s a fact that not every disability is so easy to spot. Moreover, many of the individuals who suffer […]
Online Printing Founders Give Inspiration to Would-be Entrepreneurs
Start-ups come in a whole range of shapes and sizes, and the precise shapes of the problems they encounter can vary drastically. With that said, there are a few common problems that most businesses will contend with at some point or other. Those that prepare for them tend to do well; those that fail to […]
How Employers Can Help Staff Return to Work After an Injury
Accidents and injuries are difficult experiences to go through, especially if it interferes with your ability to work and earn money which can then lead to further mental health issues. This is something that employers need to be aware of and find ways to help staff to return to work when the time is right […]
How to Start a Buy-to-Let Business in the UK
Thinking of starting a buy-to let-business this year? While the economy may be in recession, there are still many opportunities within the property sector. Buy-to-let properties can be potentially lucrative. However, there are a lot of things you need to think about before deciding if it is the right career for you. Here, you’ll discover […]
How Can I Maximise My Monthly Rental Income?
Buy-to-let landlords need to invest a significant amount up front if they’re to make their business viable. Every step that can be taken to optimise the income stream should be considered. The more money being brought in every month, the more can be invested back into property. Cleaning After a given tenant clears out, it’s […]
Companies Neglect These 4 Things During the Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought the world to a standstill, with most countries in some form of lockdown for the past three months. For businesses, it has been a devastating time. Forced to close their doors or switch to remote working, the pandemic has drastically changed the business environment. As companies struggle to adjust, there […]
