2018

3 Pieces of Business Software for Startup Owners to Consider

When you start a new business, you’re often tasked with doing a majority of the work yourself. Therefore, sorting through your options for various pieces of software is likely low on your list of priorities. However, there are many types of software that can make things easier for you. What’s more, they will also be beneficial to your business. This is true not only in your company’s starting phase, but as it continues to grow. Here are 3 pieces of software to consider.

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5 Hacks for Launching an Events Management Startup

If you’re a good communicator and have the knack for making sure people have a good time, events management could be your calling. With the right equipment, staff and savvy, you could soon be earning a decent living. What’s more, you would be doing so by pulling together product launches and sumptuous soirées for exciting clients. But your new career requires research. Here are 5 hacks for launching an events management startup.

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4 Innovative Specialist Businesses That Spotted a Gap in the Market

Successful entrepreneurs often spot innovative opportunities that mere mortals overlook. They’ve got a knack for recognizing the potential of an innovative product or service. Or they develop an entirely new way of marketing things that already exist. But the vision to view a situation from a unique angle isn’t always innate. It sometimes sharpens after a career that’s more of a roller coaster ride than a rocket trajectory. Whatever their particular journeys, here are 4 specialist businesses that spotted a gap in the market.

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4 Ways to Navigate Fast, Uncontrollable Change in Your Industry

Change is going to happen, whether you like it or not. As a business leader, the best thing you can do is promote stability in the midst of uncontrollable change. The more calm, collected, and strategic you are, the better off the company and your employees will be. This is far easier said than done. Hopefully, however, some of the points in this article will give you something to build on.

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How to Motivate Employees to Track Time and Improve Productivity

Productivity precedes profit. Thus, every business manager needs to improve productivity and keep their employees productive. Some create lavish break rooms equipped with game consoles, snacks, and cold drinks. Others resort to scrutinizing behavior and applying constant pressure. However, there are cheaper and friendlier ways to improve your employees’ day-to-day productivity. Chief among these is time tracking. In this post, you’ll learn how you can track employees’ time without insulting them. At the same time, we discuss ways of motivating your workers to achieve greater efficiency.

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Coupon Businesses: How They Make Their Money

Coupon businesses work by promoting other companies’ product discounts directly to customers. How it works is this: They collect coupons from participating companies. Participating companies get a wider audience and therefore a boost to their business. Meanwhile, consumers get a good deal. And, oh yes, the coupon business gets a commission for any sales. All the while, the coupon company looks for other opportunities. Some of them make their money through direct sales while others get it through sales and offers such as the methods we describe here.

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