I have two questions for you today: Are you investing in capital improvements? Are you sweetening the pot to attract good candidates? If you aren’t taking those steps, you can be pretty sure your competitors are. The May 2018 NFIB Small Business Optimism Index survey reports that 67 percent of small businesses are making capital outlays and […]
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5 Benefits of a Serviced Office for Your Startup
Space is one of the challenges plaguing startup companies. However, serviced offices are emerging as an option for startup companies looking for spacious offices. The offices that small companies used to occupy are no longer spacious enough to fit all their equipment. A startup that is looking for some kinds of rental space needs a […]
5 Ways Your Business Can Cut Down on E-Waste
Electronic waste is hitting the headlines again. Like plastic bottles which are choking our oceans, e-waste is a growing threat to our environment. According to the Global E-Waste Monitor, 44.7 million metric tons (Mt) of e-waste was generated in 2016 and only 20% was recycled through appropriate channels. That was two years ago. Today, many […]
4 Ways to Secure Your Office
The world today lends itself to more security. Office managers are determined to ensure that their business is secure. This comes in many forms, such as equipment, the premises, the software and the phone lines. You can get your office secure using these four tips. Phone When you are the owner of a business or […]
5 Tips for Buying Equipment for Your Franchise Business
One of the biggest expenses when you first open your new franchise will be equipment. Depending on what kind of franchise you’re opening, these costs will vary. For example, if you plan to open a restaurant franchise, you could spend upwards of $100,000 on equipment alone. With a fitness franchise, you can end up spending $50,000 to outfit your […]
Company Savings: How to Find Deals on Business Equipment and Materials
Every dollar you save in business is one more dollar you don’t have to pay for. Earning revenue has a cost (sales, time, advertising, rebates, etc.) so being able to get the result of keeping some of it is incredibly beneficial. The question for many is how can one find good deals on necessary items […]
5 Steps to Better Small Business Security
It’ѕ hard tо bе рrоасtіvе and соnсеrnеd with threats уоu’vе never еxреrіеnсеd fіrѕt-hаnd. This іѕ why many buѕіnеѕѕ оwnеrѕ tурісаllу wait untіl аftеr a cyber аttасk before they аmр up their protection аnd іmрrоvе thеіr security ѕуѕtеmѕ. Wіth іnсrеаѕіnglу ѕорhіѕtісаtеd mаlwаrе bеіng соnсосtеd еvеrу day and mоrе and mоrе buѕіnеѕѕ trаnѕасtіоnѕ оссurrіng dіgіtаllу, thе wаіt-аnd-ѕее […]
Happy Anniversary “Office Space!” This Is How You Should Really Use Your Printer
Many of us can relate to the struggles of 9-5 cubicle life, most perfectly portrayed in the film Office Space. The cult-classic first debuted February 19, 1999, and while most of us don’t have to worry about having eight bosses or getting our stapler embalmed in Jell-O, perhaps the most relatable scene in the film […]
5 Ways of Caring for Your POS
No matter how durable your POS hardware is, it is still subject to wear and tear because of long hours of operation every day. This cannot be avoided especially in a busy restaurant. You need to maintain your POS to ensure its longevity and there are five ways to do this: Clean Your POS Before […]
The Small Business Owner’s Guide to Equipment Financing
Whether your business is product or service-based, having the necessary equipment is vital to keeping your venture operating smoothly. Replacing, upgrading or purchasing equipment for the first time can put a serious pinch on your cash flow but with the right financing, you can get the things your business needs without making a substantial dent in […]
