Shipping and distribution are essential elements of any business handling tangible products. Shipping is even part of the customer experience, which means taking shipping seriously is a must. The last thing you want is for your customer experience to be disrupted by shipping mistakes and bad handling. On the other hand, shipping is a cost…
Printing is still a huge part of any business today. Although it seems like everything is already digitised, some documents still need to be printed and kept in files. There are also items that really have to be printed for advertising purposes like brochures, flyers, and posters. If your business uses printers all the time,…
They say change is the only constant, so how do you stay ahead in a business world where the landscape keeps changing? How do you continue to grow and remain competitive when the tools you’ve come to rely on don’t work the way they used to? Well, staying competitive means knowing which trends are going…
The business landscape is changing at a very fast pace, so keeping up and staying ahead of competition can be quite challenging. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to improve your business and ensure its growth and success but, if you want to grow it consistently, you need to regularly follow the latest trends. If…
There has been a huge focus on health trends over the last few years. Suddenly everyone has a gym membership, has gone vegan, or they’re suddenly growing muscles faster than you can say ‘protein powder popup shop’. This emphasis on health and physical vitality is a good thing, and even better, there’s no reason it…
It might happen as you are driving down the road, shopping at the supermarket or sitting idle: a fresh business idea hits your mind, and it doesn’t let you go. While you could feel the wish to drop everything else and stick on it, you should think realistically about any new business venture. Here the…
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operations of your business. Paying attention to the quality of your products and services, your marketing plan, and budgeting are extremely important, but there are likely a few things you are forgetting. Here are a few assets that you may be taking for granted, but they…
Saturday, November 25, marks the seventh annual Small Business Saturday. Created by American Express, this annual event celebrates small businesses with fewer than 150 employees. Last year, Small Business Saturday sales reached $15.4 billion, up from $5.5 billion in 2012. Prepare your business for success this year as you review top Small Business Saturday trends…
It’s easy to overlook analysing your competition when starting a new business. You might assume them to not be in your league or simply be content about existing in the market yourself. As a financial advisor, I’ve spoken with many young entrepreneurs who overlook this important factor when launching their new business. This initial naïve…