If you intend to operate an online business or a blog, you will first need a platform or website for your business or blog. With hundreds of options available, it is easy to feel lost while selecting the right platform for your website. Among these tens of websites and blogging platforms, the most preferred one […]
Continue ReadingIf you run a business with employees, you need to plan your staff. While that´s pretty manageable in small businesses without shift operation, it can become overwhelming in proportion to the number of employees and shifts that need to be covered. Staff planning is basically an overview about who works when and where on a […]
Continue ReadingYou want to start a restaurant consulting business. This may seem like a distant dream, but with a solid plan you can make it a reality. Here are 9 expert tips to help you start your own consulting business. Get hospitality education Gain hands-on experience Your network is your best asset Document your work […]
Continue ReadingBuilding a high-performance business team boils down to three key elements: autonomy, competence and relatedness. Academic research has demonstrated that psychological fulfillment leads to happier, healthier and more productive people. Although we are clear about what goes into building a great team, organizations struggle with cultivating relatedness. Attracting the very finest talent does not equate […]
Continue ReadingFrom manual cash registers to the first on-premise point of sale software to cloud-based point of sale systems, the way retailers and restaurateurs do business has greatly evolved over the years. The next step? Transitioning to a fully connected commerce platform for synchronized control over every part of a business. With a commerce platform, business […]
Continue ReadingSince dial-up internet became generally available in 1992, Internet service providers (ISPs) have changed. Although 1.9 percent of the U.S. population still uses dial-up to access the internet, there are currently various more options. These alternatives are provided by organizations known as Internet Service Providers (ISPs), which can connect you to information, people, and activities. […]
Continue ReadingThe coronavirus pandemic turned everything on its head. After experiencing the longest bull market in the history of the country, the shutdowns of 2020 and subsequent business closings saw our economy take a nosedive, and although the unprecedented nature has brought with it a sense of caution for what lays ahead there has been some […]
Continue ReadingWe hear all the time about unemployment benefits for laid-off workers. But what about unemployment benefits for business owners? If you owned an unlucky small business (or you owned a business during an unlucky time such as the COVID-19 outbreak), are you out of luck when it comes to unemployment? In normal times, you would only […]
Continue ReadingGoing global is the dream of every entrepreneur. In a digital world, it has never been easier. Yet, even with the increased ease, there are still many pitfalls in the journey and most businesses that try to go global, don’t make it. Entrepreneurs face many challenges. They have to navigate through unfamiliar regulatory landscapes, understand […]
Continue ReadingIt’s more than challenging trying to stand out from the crowd of competition, regardless of the industry you’re in. As a business owner, you want to ensure that you have as many eyes on your brand as possible. But it can be difficult finding a winning formula that works for you and your potential customers. […]
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