Owning a business is tricky and complex. Add economic instability and increasing competition to the picture and you’ll understand the basic gist of why businesses fail. According to the Small Business Association, about 30% of newly opened businesses fail in the first two years of operation. Furthermore, 50% of enterprises close down during the initial …
Industrial-related eye issues are commonly the result of metal or plastic debris reaching the eye, chemical splashes, tools accidentally hitting the face and the eyes, and misuse of equipment. Wearing safety eyeglasses is critical to protect your eyes sufficiently, especially if you are in a working environment that requires chopping of bricks with a hammer and chisel. …
Citra, Simcoe, and Galaxy might be some of the most popular hops today, but there was a time when the American Four Cs and the noble hops of Europe dominated the market. The newer hops might have been developed specifically to meet the tastes of the new generation, but classic and older hops also have …
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They say that when you come to work, you work and make money. You are not there to make friends, but things are changing faster than expected. Cultural and interpersonal shifts happen, especially in the workplace. With the proliferation of shared office spaces, it has made these changes more apparent than ever. It would be …
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A business’ brand should be consistent, from its logo and labels through its brand ideals and service. To stand out in a competitive market, it needs to focus on what makes it different and put it forward. Labels are one part of the branding equation. The ability to build a brand into something recognizable comprises …
Labels and More: Laying the Foundations of a Consistent Branding Campaign Read More »
The biggest change you’ll ever make when you decide to leave the corporate job and take the plunge in business isn’t the time you get up in the morning, not even the state of your financial stability. It’s the mindset you allow to rule over your decisions and actions. It’s not easy to take on …
Change for the Better: 3 Mindset Shifts to Fully Embrace Entrepreneurship Read More »
Business problems such as with cash flow, return on investment, income, and expenses are all too common, and business owners are prepared for such things. What businessmen are not prepared for are problem employees. They literally make your head hurt. You can suspend them or cite them for violations, but does it really help in …
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A PBX system is a phone system used to manage high volumes of calls. Every time you dial an automated hotline, it is this system that you are connecting to. It is the particular feature of this system that makes it crucial for call centers and other businesses who have to deal with multiple lines …
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When you think of a successful entrepreneur, you probably have the image of a twenty-something genius school dropout who created a hit phone app or a sustainable clothing line. After all, investors often pool their money on younger founders. However, a recent study by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology showed …
Never Too Late: What You Can Learn from the Business’ Greatest Late Bloomers Read More »
You could be on the cover of a magazine. Your business might be the leader in its industry. You see the graphs and reports and know your profits are through the roof. But it’s not enough to make you feel like you’ve made it, and you don’t know why. When all signs point to success …
