Given the amount of competition out there, the challenges of landing a new client and the struggles with keeping the clients you do have, I totally get the hunger to have the right answers. But, it’s not about the answers we provide, it’s about the questions we ask. We want to think that after all, what […]
Collaboration
10 Practical HR Hacks for Small Businesses
Small businesses, start-ups and entrepreneurs can use all the hacks they can find when it comes to starting and growing their business. When it comes to human resources (HR), several ways exist for small businesses to improve their company culture and develop the environment they envisioned when starting their business, including: Technology Using technology to its fullest […]
5 Ways to Encourage Collaboration in the Workplace
It’s no secret that technology has revolutionized the way we work. Thanks to mobile technology, it’s easier than ever before for people to get up from their desks and collaborate anywhere in the workplace. Not only is collaboration good for employee morale and engagement, it’s extremely beneficial for the company as a whole. The more […]
Coworking Space vs. Business Center Office: Which is Better?
There is a common misconception that coworking space is the same as business center office space, but is cheaper with more opportunities for networking and collaboration. These are the claims made by coworking providers, however, often these are misleading claims using an apples-to-oranges product comparison – and assume business centers don’t have networking and collaboration […]
Small Business Tips: How to Expand Your Business
Congratulations on successfully starting your business! If you’re ready to take the next step, but don’t know exactly how to go about that, here are some ideas for thinking about growing your business. Turn your business into a franchise – If your business model is easily replicated, and you want to see your business grow […]
Find Your Teacher Customer
Your customers know what they want more than you do. Find one to teach you. This week’s insight came from personal experience and from a good friend who advanced the notion of the “teacher-customer” years ago. I internalized this phrase, recalling the many times I had partnered with customers to design new feature-functionality into my […]
How to Enhance Your Employees’ Collaboration Through Team Spirit
Creating and sustaining a cooperative and collaborative environment should be the top priority for managers. You can build effective teams with employees that identify with their company’s goals and vision, especially when they know that they will feel satisfied and receive a reward after completing a project. Those managers who have to handle their in-house […]
4 Enterprise Business Phone System Needs
The technology of phone systems is always changing. There have been significant infrastructure developments such as the shift from traditional phone systems to VoIP and the transition from landlines to mobile. Furthermore, there are also those smaller, functional changes that have made the aforementioned ones possible. Business phone systems, in particular, are available in a wide range […]
4 Pillars of Social Capitalism Drive Good Business
I’ve noticed that most young entrepreneurs are more socially conscious today than ever before, which is a great trend. Unfortunately, some are so focused on this principle that they forget that every business, even non-profits, have to practice the basic principles of capitalism (build a business model to make money) to cover their costs to do good […]
8 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 […]
