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Small at-home businesses are usually run by a single person. While they can occasionally hire freelancers and outsource work, most of the decision making is managed by a single person. As such, there’s a lot of responsibility on that person’s shoulders and it can be rather daunting to try and run a business in that environment. (more…)
Outsourcing is a concept that has become super fashionable in recent years. With startups popping up all over the nation, these ventures don’t tend to have huge swathes of staff that can fulfill every business function. As a startup leader, you need to become a Jack of all trades. However, this doesn’t mean that you have to be responsible for every aspect of your venture. If this was the case, you would risk burnout and stress due to the pressure of your new role. Instead, outsourcing to external experts can be a wise and financially prudent choice for your business. So, do you need to bother with outsourcing?
Planning and executing strategies of all kinds are difficult in a small business. With limited resources and fewer employees on the payroll than many larger competitors, handling day-to-day issues can be troublesome. Management is often under tremendous pressure to handle aspects of the business that they’ve never been trained to. It’s not unusual to see small business owners take on several roles in order to keep things afloat.
In the age of social media and with the consistent growth of e-commerce, a comprehensive marketing plan has never been so important for small businesses to follow. A well placed social media ad or a quality content rollout can make all the difference in improving sales figures.
There is an abundance of resources and information available today. Even the smallest of start-ups are now executing high-level marketing campaigns and digital advertising. There is no longer a valid excuse for sub-par marketing.
If your small business needs an edge to gain an advantage over competitors, look to your marketing plan to find opportunities. Get up to date, organized, and prioritize flawless execution. With this in mind, here are four key tips to help make this a reality. (more…)
Improving your business should always be one of the main goals for any business owner. However, if you have a nice, steady rhythm going in your business right now, you might be worried that making changes will disrupt the flow. While that might be the case for some of the bigger changes you’ll have to make, there are also smaller ones that won’t cause any kind of disruption, or very minimal. That’s why we’ve written this article, so if you do want to know more about how you can make improvements this way, keep reading down below. (more…)
If you’re a small business owner, then you know there’s a lot to do. Whether you’re operating from home or a small office, you can easily end up spending all your time handling time-consuming admin and other tasks and be left with hardly any time left to actually run your business. What are some ways you can make tax season a little easier? What are some easy ways to deal with scheduling and answering phones? To free up your time for more important things, you can outsource some tasks to a third party. But which tasks should you outsource? (more…)
Growth can put a lot of strain on your team as a small business. To help lighten the load and provide expertise, consider outsourcing the services below. (more…)
Many things are transforming business today, but technology is one thing that remains at the very top of the list. The relentless evolution of technology is the one thing that drives companies forward and changes the way that business is done. (more…)
Outsourcing is increasing in popularity within businesses of all sizes. Instead of hiring and training employees in house, businesses are using outside organisations or freelancers to perform specific functions. When handled correctly, outsourcing can allow businesses can remain competitive and grow as resources can be channelled into core business activities. (more…)
Once upon a time, it wasn’t conceivable for bosses and managers to lead employees who weren’t office-based. If they didn’t work within a 10-meter radius, they didn’t work for you, period. Today, increased knowledge and advancements in technology mean that more employers are managing workers who aren’t in the workplace. While the pros are obvious, there is one glaring drawback: how do you manage them effectively. You need everybody to feel as though they are part of the team, so it’s essential to find a solution to the problem. (more…)
Who doesn’t want an easier life? A life where you can concentrate on the things you enjoy, the things you excel at and the things you are passionate about. When it comes to your business, there are plenty of ways you can make life easier for yourself, and if you’re not doing them, then now is the time to start.
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There are plenty of benefits to owning your own business; being able to set your hours and rules are the main ones. However, for all the benefits, it can also be extremely challenging. It can be lonely and isolating, and on top of that, when you have piles of stuff that all need dealing with at that very moment, it can be overwhelming and stressful. It is important to keep in mind, especially when you are first starting out that even the most successful CEO’s and business owners give themselves a break once in a while, and look for tools and routines to make their jobs, and therefore their lives, a little easier. Here are just a few ways you can do it.
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Having someone looking in on your business is one of the best things that you can do. Sometimes when you’ve been doing the same thing, every single day, it becomes hard to see the problems that might be arising.
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