Can the strict rules applied in the army be useful in business and life? Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, who were commanders of navy SEAL special forces, askthis in their book Extreme Leadership. The Navy SEALs elite tactics prove that the answer is “yes.” The Navy SEALs are elite U.S. military units that were created […]
Here’s How Bezos, Zuckerberg & Others Find Life-Work Balance
Remote working has always been challenging. Now, with a pandemic turning the world on its head and throwing distractions, school closures, and enforced working from home into the mix, trying to be productive has never been so difficult. Before lockdown commenced, WD Storage were working on some content to help employees find a manageable work […]
Don’t Forget These 4 Essentials for Efficient Cash Flow Forecasting
A businesses cash flow forecast can help businesses to predict the profitability of the business to help pay for outgoings and plan for the future. It’s a vital financial tool that can help to understand business performance and meet costs. Whilst it can be relatively straight forward to put together, cash flow forecasting can also […]
Business Location Strategies for Startups and New SMEs
In How to Choose a Location for Your Small Business, I discussed picking a location based on customer and other factors, without considering the importance of search engine visibility. However, having a location strategy is as important as choosing a good location for customers and staff. In a business environment where search engine visibility is […]
Startups: From the Basement to a Shared Office Space
One of the first indications a startup is growing is when the business moves from the basement into an office. What we call startups today were some of the earliest businesses to explore “shared office space” because often they could not stay in the home but also couldn’t afford traditional office space, so often they […]
How US Ecommerce Startups Can Easily Expand International Markets
Successful online ecommerce startups almost always can attribute their success to an ability to find and target new markets and audiences for their products. They are able to do this because they have the ability to differentiate themselves from competitors and more importantly they are able to successfully establish themselves in the new markets they […]
Startup Dilemma: Do It Yourself or Hire a Professional?
Startup budgets, especially in the early stages, are almost by definition extremely limited. A typical startup is usually just a handful of motivated people with a great idea and a vision of making it big. Not having the resources to hire people left and right means that multitasking has become an integral part of startup […]
How to Provide Value to Your eCommerce Customers
Providing value is the ultimate goal of any self-respecting business venture. After all, the reason why customers opt for certain products and services instead of others has everything to do with how valued they feel. Consequently, the companies that manage to maximize their offerings in the eyes of consumers are the ones that tend to […]
Is Dropshipping Still a Viable Business Model in 2018?
As you may already know, in recent years many online businesses have been closely tied to the dropshipping business model, using it as a means to help them grow and become more profitable. What is highly appealing to many entrepreneurs about dropshipping is that it allows companies to operate without needing to hold inventory, own […]
8 Small Business Time-Saving Tips
No matter how driven and hard-working you are, it’s very easy to get carried away and lose track of the time. This especially applies to small business owners who try to do as much as possible during their working day or week. With a hectic schedule and stress, you’ll be all over the place in […]
