Productivity

web application

Need a Web Application for Your Small Business? Why Not Outsource It?

Business Ideas, Content Marketing, Entrepreneurs, Marketing, Opportunity, Productivity, Running Your Business

Sometimes you wonder if your small business would benefit from having its own web application. You know that every day, more and more people search first on their phones for whatever they want to buy. And you think that maybe an app for your business could bring more of that market share your way. However, all you can see are the many obstacles between you and having an app of your own. The cost and the hassle, just for starters. But there are solutions. And in this post, we tell you what those solutions are. So read on if you want to be able to tell your customers, “There’s an app for that!”

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Flexible Workplaces: Finding Freedom Within a Structured Framework

Productivity, Running Your Business

The theoretical rule of thumb for office hours until recently was “nine to five with an hour for lunch.” Unfortunately, in practice, this guideline was flexible only in that it led to more extended office hours and fewer lunch breaks. This in turn led to increased commuting times for employees and leave days not taken, accumulating year on year.

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online learning

Online Learning: A Review of Its Advantages and Disadvantages

Business Ideas, Opportunity, Productivity

Education is a fundamental part of the growth and development of every human being. What’s more, while this is a cliché, it’s no less true: Knowledge is power. And these days, you can acquire a good education by taking advantage of online learning. No longer must you attend lectures in person. For example, with online learning you can easily educate yourself about just about any topic you might desire. You might want to learn more about marketing your business, for instance. You can do that with online learning. Here, we review some of the advantages and disadvantages of online learning.

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outsourcing customer service

Outsourcing Customer Service: 7 Steps for Success

Productivity, Running Your Business, Technology

Outsourcing customer service makes sense for small as well as large businesses. Such a strategy can go a long way in helping you save time and money. However, it’s essential to choose the outsourcing right agency. Only in this way will you be able to count on superb personalized customer care around the clock, every day of the week. This is important, as you know, because your customers are the backbone of your business. They determine its success or failure. Therefore, you should always invest in providing great customer service.

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support team

Want to Get into Business in 2018? Assemble a Great Support Team

Business for Beginners, Business Ideas, Entrepreneurs, Productivity, Running Your Business, Starting A Business

Are you planning to open a business in 2018 or buy an existing one? If so, you’re going to need a support team. In other words, you’ll want to surround yourself with the best people possible. So start thinking now about the people you need on board to help you grow your business quickly. Identify people who can help you avoid mistakes and generate as much profit as possible. Read on for suggestions about essential members of your support team. Find out more about who you should be searching for.

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mobile entrepreneur

Road Trip! Learning to Enjoy Your Life as a Mobile Entrepreneur

Business Ideas, Entrepreneurs, Productivity, Running Your Business

Are you a mobile entrepreneur? In other words, does the business you own require you to spend a lot of time in your car? Perhaps you spend your days zipping around town, providing service to clients or attending one meeting after another. Or maybe you’re a traveling photographer or journalist, or you have a mobile retail store. Regardless of the nature of your mobile business, we thought you might appreciate the following tips we’ve picked up from other mobile entrepreneurs.

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investments

5 Investments You Should Make When Starting a Business

Entrepreneurs, Ideas, Marketing, Productivity, Running Your Business, Security For Your Business, Social Media, Starting A Business, Startup, Startups

When you own a business, you need to make certain investments so that your business can be as successful as possible. That’s because investing in the right tools can make running your business easier. With the right tools, for instance, you can ensure that you’re tracking everything properly. However, when they’re first starting out as a business owner, many people don’t know which tools are worth investing in and which they should avoid. Here are five smart choices.

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Is Your Warehouse Easily Accessible to Transport Vehicles?

Productivity, Running Your Business

A warehouse that isn’t accessible is an inefficient warehouse. And inefficiency leads to lost money. According to research by Intermec, unproductive workflows in small- to medium-sized warehouses lead companies to lose an incredible 3,000 work hours per year. In any business, time is money. If your transport vehicles aren’t accessing your facility with ease, then you’re losing both every day. Here are some foolproof ways to improve your warehouse design so that it is more easily accessible.

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