Operations

Business valuation needs to be determined properly before selling

This guide outlines how to understand the necessity, background and process of a business valuation and why it’s important. In order to determine the value of your business in order to sell it, you first need to understand it...
Data literacy is crucial to business success: don’t ignore it

This guide outlines the importance of often overlooked data literacy in business operations. What does it even mean, data literacy? It describes the core business knowledge employees use to guide analysis and practice. As a manager, you must know that...
Trademark registration is important for new businesses

This guide outlines why even fledgling new businesses should be considering trademark registration to protect their branding. Ever experienced stumbling upon a logo or a tagline and thinking it sounds and looks familiar? It’s not just a matter of...
Motivate employees to improve performance with smart strategies

This guide outlines several engaging strategies to motivate employees as a business owner or team manager. Better ways to motivate employees Motivating employees to improve their performance is one of the most important tasks for any manager or business...
Property insurance vs warranties: what are the differences?

Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking premises insurance is the same as their home warranty. We outline the differences. One of the major differences between home warranty and property insurance is the coverage. A home warranty...
From contact to contract: how to close a business deal faster

This guide outlines the steps to fastracking the process to make a business deal, with strategies to move to a contract swiftly. Deals: your business might be eager to make them, but there can be too many barriers that...
Freelancing business strategies for success

This guide outlines how to build a successful freelancing business either as main or side income. For women, there are more opportunities than ever before to build a strong business in a flexible way. There are marketplaces and different...
The ultimate guide to improving your working environment

A great working environment comprises many factors. Businesses worldwide emphasize this to ensure that goals are met. When a positive working environment exists, the mission and vision of the company are attained each time. A great working environment is...
Dissolving a partnership has to be done the right way

This guide outlines what you need to do — and what to watch our for — when dissolving a partnership in business. The act of setting up a business comprises new horizons of exciting foundations, but over time there...