There was a point when Agile was largely regarded as a series of management practices that were centered around software development but it has subsequently became the go-to philosophy for project management principles and practices.
As this guide illustrates there are plenty of compelling reasons why so many businesses are adopting agile practices, both in terms of how it can help boost team productivity and help you manage changing priorities but also because it creates the ability to enjoy software and IT delivery and quality.…
For your company, the importance of maintaining a strong online presence is inescapable. According to research published last year and reported by People Management, 70% of jobseekers would resist applying for a position before researching the online reputation of the company offering the role.
Furthermore, as 56% of jobseekers would avoid applying to a business lacking an online presence, you can’t simply choose to omit online marketing efforts entirely. Therefore, you need to be careful who you appoint to the role of managing your online endeavours; look for someone who…
Has a thorough understanding of your brand
What is your brand about?…
Being realistic, when entrepreneurs go about setting up their own business, it’s important for them to understand that tough challenges will arise and take them by surprise. One way to counteract these occurrences is through reading inspiring and motivating books by business leaders. Now, let’s take a look at some of the best books you could start adding to your reading list for this year…
The Hard Thing About Hard Things by Ben Horowitz
Although you shouldn’t mirror your success to another entrepreneur, this read is perfect to understand how Ben Horowitz built his fortune from the ground up.…
In business, team building can often seem like a pleasant addition rather than an absolute necessity. The truth is, team building can have a big impact on employee satisfaction, wellbeing and in turn, productivity. The key to achieving these positive results is intelligent design and informed decision making, which is why the process of planning your team building day shouldn’t be taken lightly.
This short guide is designed to highlight three of the most important points to keep in mind when you are looking organise a team building day for your business.…
The ubiquity of social media long ago crossed the gap away from ‘widely popular youth craze’ and is now firmly in the territory of ‘essential facet of everyday life’. In that respect it resides alongside everything from telephone numbers to credit/debit cards, and car insurance. All the sorts of things that businesses of every kind must, at the very least, acknowledge the existence of, and at most restructure their entire revenue model around it.
It used to be that businesses entering this arena in a less than understanding way could just be ridiculed as being out of touch (memes such as “How do you do, fellow kids?”…
Selling sure has changed over the years, especially with the advent of the digital age. Today, we’re seeing the emergence of exciting new technology that’s poised to forever change the world of sales across virtually every single industry. In fact, augmented reality, also called “AR”, is already making a significant impact on the world of retails sales.
As it stands, AR technology is slated to generate nearly $140 billion in sales by the year 2021. That’s a huge slice of the market, so if you’re in retail sales, now is the time to stand up and pay attention to AR.…
Nowadays, people look for answers and solutions to their queries and problems online. From blogs to social media and video streaming services, the Internet has kept people away from boredom. Naturally, businesses are also fond of using these platforms and tools in an attempt to run their advertising and marketing strategies effectively.
Video marketing, in particular, has proven to be an efficient method in reaching out to existing and potential clients. And while you may have been using alternative marketing methods (e.g.,…
The idea of starting a new business appeals to many within the UK with seven out of 10 of us considering the idea, according to surveys.
In 2017 there was a four percent rise on private sector business compared to the previous year, taking the total to just over 5.7 million. However, perhaps staggeringly, 80 per cent of new businesses fail within their first 18 months.
There are so many businesses starting up, from a side hustle to a full-time project.…
In business nowadays, the make or break factor to your success is the experience you’re providing to your customers. You could nail every single other aspect of your business, but if your customers aren’t happy, they won’t be coming back to you, and word of mouth about bad experiences travels fast.
This is why it’s essential for your business to be proactive in providing the very best experience it can, which means brushing up on your team’s customer service skills. Today, we’re going to detail six vital tips you can use to improve their skills and ultimately enhance the success of your business.…
Probably, you are one of the victims of long and boring meetings. In the end, you say to yourself, “what a waste of time. At least I could have stayed at my business and landed some awesome clients.”
Honestly, you are not alone. Others have experienced the same. And the issue isn’t that the people who attend the meeting are boring. It’s just that there was no strategic plan that was laid down before the meeting was commenced.
Fortunately, you can make your business meeting a success, and you don’t have to be perfect.…
