Marketing has become one of the most complicated industries in the modern world. With so many different methods, channels, and goals it’s important to become familiar with them all if you want to stay competitive. So when it comes to marketing skills which are the most important to acquire? This really depends on which marketing […]
Motivation in the workplace is defined as “the willingness to exert high levels of effort toward organizational goals conditioned by the effort’s ability to satisfy some individual needs” (Robbins in Mobbs and McFarland, 2010). Motivation — vital to business and life. Because motivation is vital to the success of any business. As a subject, motivation […]
If we tried to look back to when the first calendars were made we would find that they have been in use for over 2,000 years. This suggests that thousands of years ago people had already discovered patterns of time and seasons. It affected when they planted, harvested, hunted, and performed many other of the […]
As a small business owner you need to wear many hats as you grow your company. In your early stages it’s common to take them on yourself as they don’t require your full attention. That said there comes a point where you simply can’t juggle them all. When that time comes you should definitely consider […]
When new leads come flooding in, outsourcing work is a smart scaling tactic that many entrepreneurs deploy. Hiring a freelancer or two to help carry your burdens will empower you with more time, and they become the perfect people to reach out to when you eventually require full-time employees. As a freelancer turned entrepreneur myself, I’ve sat […]
I love having a service-based business. But it can be tough at times especially if your business depends heavily on your active involvement to survive and thrive. The ability to scale up your service-based business is hard. It can be difficult to take time off or loosen up the reigns a bit when you offer […]
Networking isn’t easy. If you’re naturally an introvert it can be extra difficult. That said I can’t stress how important it is to get out and network. People that are well networked have access to connections beyond our wildest imagination. Whether it’s an exclusive event or simply advice you never know when you’re going to […]
Time is said to be constant, but all too often it slips away unnoticed. This is true whether you are at work and have a lot to do or at play and simply having fun. In the business world, however, wasted time is one of the top complaints of employees and managers alike. Both groups […]
Each year that we are in business, productivity becomes more important even as the company expands and more talent is added to the team. The problem is very few know where to start when it comes to improving productivity. Like most things, change doesn’t happen overnight. That said it’s extremely important to make small changes […]
As an entrepreneur, you’re well aware of the many peaks and valleys that come with starting a business of your own. One day you’ve got a world full of possibilities, the next you’re pinching pennies and considering an out. It’s a stark reality that so many people face when they find themselves as a broke […]
