Bootstrapping is Much More Fun Than Investors
If you really want to start a business your way without a boss or professional investor hovering over you, then just fund it yourself or through friends and family, and grow it organically. It’s more possible to bootstrap today than a few years ago, as the cost of entry continues to go down. According to…
Read More9 Best & Cheapest Collaboration Tools for Startups
Running a startup in today’s economy is no easy task, with high expenses and low margins. Collaboration is also a major issue for most start-ups because they don’t usually have the funds required to set up efficient communication and logistic infrastructures. Thankfully though, there are currently 100s of collaboration tools that you can use when…
Read More8 Tech Solutions to Maximize Your Return on Investment
Your business is an investment. Particularly for the entrepreneur, for the small business owner, this fact is crucial. There’s no buffer here—your financial success depends on your business. That’s why you spent so much time and hard work actualizing your concept. Now that you’ve got it going, your business could benefit from advanced technology. Never…
Read More6 Hot Tips to Create an Office Space Your Employees Won’t Want to Leave
There’s no denying that working in an office environment can be insanely tedious. Walled in white boxes with bland colors, unsatisfying layouts and cluttered chaos that doesn’t fuel any employee’s creativity; an office space that lacks character won’t keep any staff happy. Crafting the right workspace can make a massive impact. Workspaces that are designed…
Read MoreHow to Grow Your Small Operation into a Full-Blown Business
My partner Jeff and I started our business in 2007, operating essentially as two freelancers under one umbrella company. Jeff was a freelance website developer while I was a freelance writer for media publications and businesses. While the first year was a struggle, we hit a good routine after that—we both had a steady stream of work,…
Read MoreLLC or Corporation: What’s Better?
Many entrepreneurs just starting a business or considering changing their current business’ structure come to us wondering: What’s the difference between an LLC and Corporation? Which one is a better option for me? It’s an understandable question, and an important decision to make for the success of your business. This post will explain what you…
Read MoreThe Continuous Evolution of Performance Management
To maintain a well-functioning, efficient and productive organization, it is essential that we keep up-to-date and mindful of current management trends. Every process and system within the company should be readdressed and re-evaluated from time to time, ensuring that we remain competitive and relevant. Performance management in particular is an area that requires a high…
Read MoreEliminate Your To-Do List
“We are preoccupied with time. If we could learn to love space as deeply as we are now obsessed with time, we might discover a new meaning in the phrase to live like men.” ~Edward Abbey I have conducted countless seminars on time management, and I am always amazed at the number of people who…
Read MoreBusiness Communication Made Easier with These Apps
Day to day business requires nonstop communication. That communication might be internal to colleagues and subordinates or it could be external to business acquaintances, clients or leads, but whatever the type of communication, there’s no doubt that it is all time consuming. This infographic outlines some useful apps that business people can use in order…
Read MoreHow to Be Innovative after Years of Doing the Same Thing
In today’s crowded marketplace, innovation is a key factor for any self-respecting company that wants to constantly evolve and achieve new things. But the reality is that there are plenty of obstacles along the way, including boredom, restlessness and an understandable amount of fluctuation in the enthusiasm department. So how should a business go about…
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