Is your Business Really Secure with your Antivirus?

Business enterprises require antivirus protection like any other home computer. Ample data of any company is available there, and if any competitor can lay their hands on it, the business would have to pull its shutters. For example, the rate at which it is procuring material for manufacturing some product, the formula of the product, the profit margin, bank balances, etc. All such sensitive information can be stolen by hackers, using malwares, viruses, worms, and Trojans. How is antivirus for business different from consumer versions?…

What Type of Hosting Should a Startup Have?

As with so many other questions you may have when first getting your business together, hosting options do not have a black and white answer. What may work for one business will not necessarily fit in well for another. So, how do you navigate the hosting minefield without putting a foot wrong? Easy, you keep on reading. The different options When you first begin to look into the different hosting options available you’ll probably be wondering what the key differences are between them all.…

4 Programs that Make Business Plan Writing Easier

Writing a business plan is probably the least thing an entrepreneur want to spend their time on. Unfortunately, whether you like it or not, it’s a must-do – for some major reasons: Avoiding mistakes – simply because you don’t have a proper plan Keep you focused on your goal – more logic, less emotions To keep everyone in the company on the same page To give you a road map – you’ll be lost without one. A requirement for raising capital – it’s that simple: no plan, no loans/investments   …and many more!…

Print Marketing Isn’t Dead

While the world of the internet keeps expanding and new opportunities for digital advertising seem to appear daily, print advertisement is still one of the strongest forms of advertising for both startup and established businesses. While print marketing may not look the same as it did 20 years ago, the practice is thriving and changing to accommodate a rapidly changing business world. Read on to find three reasons why you should consider paper marketing. It’s Tangible A mailed advertisement. A page in a magazine.…

Should you be Investing in Small Businesses?

It can be extremely satisfying to invest money in small businesses and to watch them thrive as a result. The rewards will come not only in the form of financial returns, but in seeing an investment help people or ideas reach their full potential. Smaller companies need investment to survive, and with the right support they can offer bigger returns than the major players. Room for growth A successful, established company may already be at the top of their game, and that leaves little room for future growth.…

The $3 Trillion Product Selection Process is Dying. What is Replacing it?

According to Gartner the annual spend of enterprises on IT products exceeds three trillion dollars. Until recently, the way decision makers selected and purchased IT products has been based on a traditional process that was stagnant for decades. Enterprise software has always lagged behind platforms and apps that targeted the consumer. YouTube, Snapchat and Facebook were designed for the masses. In other words, if consumer software is the young, vibrant “prom queen”, enterprise software has been the “conservative business woman”. Not anymore.…

Stop Working From Home: It’s Time to Expand

When you first start out in business it can be tempting to work from home. Not only does it keep your expenses low but you also have the flexibility of being able to work any hours you choose. However, there comes a time when you need to expand and one of the best ways to do this is to draw a clear line between your home and business life and to step into your own office. Let’s look at different ways to start your expansion.…

Work Towards Creating a Sustainable Company With These Three Tips

You hear a lot about sustainability these days, and for good reason. Creating sustainable processes at work and beyond is crucial for many people concerned about what the future may hold. While the very core of maintaining sustainability within a company entails environmental preservation and adherence to pertinent regulations, there’s actually more to it than that. For a company to be truly sustainable certain practices must be adopted. This involves individuals taking responsibility for their respective roles, as well as forming collectives all working towards the same purpose.…

6 Tools and Software Systems Every Business Owner Should Consider

Owning a business comes with its own set of challenges but there are plenty of tools and software systems available that can make it much easier. Google AdWords When it comes to websites, Google has a lot of tools and resources available for business owners. One of these resources is AdWords, which allows you to reach a high volume of potential clients through a variety of avenues across the Google platform. It is actually the highest revenue generator among all of Google’s services, which shows its strong online presence.…

5 Tips (Plus Bonus) to Finding the Best Virtual Assistant Agency for Your Business

There’s no sugar coating the challenges that come with hiring a virtual assisting agency to provide you with qualified, hard working VAs to help you in your business. With new firms cropping up every day that always promise prospective clients the world, it has only become harder to find the right online talent to help you keep your business on track. When you start to read up on what each firm offers, there are a lot of things you need to look for before signing up for a monthly service plan.…