All posts tagged "Business"

The overlooked costs of running a business
Running a business is rarely straightforward. There are many different factors that need to be taken into account. One area that needs your attention is the financial side of things. This is where a lot...
3 Business ideas that lend themselves to outsourcing
With the recent rise in the ‘gig economy’ over the past few years it is becoming increasingly more attractive to build a business based on an outsourced model. Some of the reasons for this working...
Watch your idea take off when you take these steps
Everyone who has a business idea thinks it’s the best idea since sliced bread. And although that’s never the case, your business idea can take off and find success if you’re willing to take the...
The privileges of being the authority figure
The smartest business owners are always improving their skills, staying up with the latest developments in their field and educating themselves. After all, who do you want to do your taxes – the accountant who’s...
What the ‘Internet of Things’ means for intellectual property
Until recently the protection of intellectual property law has focused on protecting physical devices. With the shift to a more connected society and the rise of agile/lean business principles to develop better products the old...
Marketing needs more than reach, it needs these vital ingredients
Reaching as many people as possible and diverting as much traffic as possible is an important part of marketing, let’s not underestimate it. However, if you focus too much on getting as many people on...
Ready to take your side-business full time?
There are so many ways to run a business — about as many ways as there are entrepreneurs. Often, some of the best and strongest businesses actually start out as side-projects. This happens to be...
Areas of business that need to be worked on constantly
Over time, many business fall into the trap of getting comfortable and somewhat complacent. It is easy to be okay with normal statistical curves and production. More often than not, it is competition and their...
Starting a successful business from scratch takes smarts, strategy — and courage
Running your own business can be a liberating and personally fulfilling experience. You’ll finally be able to become to your own boss, set your own schedule and do work that you’re truly passionate about. Striking...