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As an entrepreneur, you have to know the value of hard work. If you are not able to put the hours in, then it is unlikely that your business will get to where you really want it to go. Part of this is because of the problem of social proof in the office. If you […]

What is the most important factor to consider when you are running your business? You are probably under the impression that high profits should be your primary goal. It should certainly be one of them, but ultimately you do need to focus on something else entirely. You need to make sure that health and safety

The recipe for success in any modern business is a relatively simple one that is built around the concept of high revenue and low overheads. When working in an industry that relates to mining, the second part of that formula is the one that requires the most attention. Without taking the right precautions, the ongoing

Most of us have a wide range of interests, particularly when you’re young and want to try out many different things. This can sometimes be limiting, however, when you don’t know what area of expertise to go into. Narrowing your interests down to figure out what field of work you can see yourself working in,

Hiring a team of employees isn’t a singular act, it’s a continual and engaged process that must be nurtured and developed. Over and above simply making sure your employees arrive to work on time and do the work they are hired to do, it’s important that you also give them the space necessary to complete

Business is tough. You have to stay competitive to survive. Sometimes that means cutting your prices for a promotion. Or perhaps staying permanently low-cost to position your brand strategically. The trouble is that you own costs might continue to grow. This is especially true for companies involved in manufacturing or production. Should you be reviewing

Working in or running an office is a complicated business that requires the ability to work well with others, good management skills as well as dealing with minor or even major setbacks and threats on a regular basis. Some of the most common threats that you might be faced with, particularly if you are an

Heading to a trade show is like the business equivalent of walking into a bear pit, except all the bears are wearing brightly colored clothes, waving flags and letting off air horns in a bid to grab your attention more than the next guy or, in this instance, the next bear. Weird analogy or not,

Public appearances are critical when you’re trying to grow a business or promote a new product. It’s an opportunity for networking, to expose your brand and to get samples into the customer’s hands so they can write and talk about it. Being covered by the media is another great reason to attend a trade event

There is one obvious benefit to having an eco-friendly workplace; it’s good for the environment. But when you’re in business, you need to put your profits first, and creating an eco-friendly office is going to be more expensive to build than a normal one. That’s true, but what you might not realize is that having