If you run a business that is responsible for furnishing care homes then there are things you need to bear in mind when approaching your customers with the right material so they can create an environment that is right for their patients. It is far more complex for your clients than simply browsing through a catalogue or scouring a website for the cheapest and most basic chairs and tables. They will have to take into consideration the needs of their staff and residents at the same time as trying to develop a pleasing aesthetic.…
For years and years now we’ve all been told that digitizing both personal and work documents is the way forward. However, having said that, ridding yourself of the paper habit is easier said than done, especially if you’ve been reliant upon it for a number of years now.
Business is a cutthroat world and, as a result, people seem to be wary and cautious of new techniques. This ‘stick to what you know’ philosophy, although useful, has its limitations and can actually hold a business back.…
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the jargon surrounding technology. When you’ve got far more important priorities to consider like launching your business, looking after your stock, covering your liabilities, and ultimately making a profit, it may seem like a waste of your precious time to be analysing the pros and cons of every new piece of kit someone tries to sell you. But by exploring what’s on offer and getting to grips with the technological power available to you, you can potentially use it to make some big gains for your business.…
We are all drawn to some areas of life more than others. As an entrepreneur, you are likely to be bold, confident and hands-on. Some areas of business however are more complicated, though just as important as those paradigm roles of finding investment and product design. Here are some important areas that is important not to leave behind as you improve your new business.
Develop Your Website
Depending on what kind of business you have just started, there is a good chance that your website is currently at some kind of stop-gap stage between non-existence and some idealised notion of ‘completion’.…
Since the advent of crowdsourcing and flexible working directives, business owners have been more inclined to make a significant investment in human capital. The single most important aspect of this process is empowerment, as companies encourage their employees to maximise their potential and develop into talented and highly motivated members of staff. So whereas traditional business models were built on the fundamental principles of cutting costs and increasing profitability, contemporary wisdom suggests that the recognition and application of people power is perhaps far more important.…
Access for older and disabled people is increasingly important in tourism, recreation and the workplace. All businesses are expected, by law, to make ‘reasonable’ adjustments to their premises in order to make their services, facilities and work environment accessible to disabled people. Additionally, it is against the law for an employer of any size or standing to discriminate against disabled people in areas such as recruitment, training, promotion, dismissal or redundancy.
The key word in the legislation is ‘reasonable’. What is deemed reasonable will depend upon your business’ resources, the cost and practicality of adaptations and the potential benefits to customers and employees.…
Here’s a case for you: Today seems like a normal working day for you. Suddenly, one of your bosses handed out the responsibility for you to manage a marketing project. Or, here’s another case for you: You are a small business owner who needs to work on your first major project from an important client.
Whichever your case is, whenever you are facing similar challenge, you might feel in doubt; you might be not sure whether you can take on such responsibility.…
If your business is looking to hire project managers, you need to hire high-quality employees. The things that they do are going to impact more than their own production. They are going to be in charge of many other employees. Having a poor manager can mean that you get low production levels from all of those employees, so it has this sort of ripple effect that moves out through the rest of your organization. To find the best people for the job, look for these qualities:
Organizational Skills
A disorganized manager means that no one ever really knows what is happening.…
The typical stereotype I know when working for a big corporation is long hours. Fortunately, some big corporations know how to motivate their employees through various programs which allow them to grow personally and professionally.
A relative of mine is working as an Engineer in one of the largest company in the Netherlands. She told me that one of the major perks of working with the company is the ability to ‘customize’ the working hours to best-fit individuals’ needs.
For instance, suppose your minimum work hours for a week is 40.…
One of the biggest keys to success in business is successful and careful planning. Ultimately the market, the industry and your organisation are going to change countless times over your organisation’s lifespan and if you don’t have plans in place to help you cope with those changes then your business won’t last. In many ways the winners in business will often be dictated simply by who is the most prepared.
The trick then is to ensure that you aren’t waiting for bad things to happen before you come up with your plans.…
