If any organization is looking to make a major change in their day-to-day operations, then one of the things they will need to consider is what they are changing. Even in the scientific community when tests occur it is to try and identify what changes should be put in place, but before the hypothesis and changes are tested they will first have a control. Your organization needs to have a control system so that you can see your baseline, and only then will you be able to effectively and actively make changes that will better the organization.…
When running a business, you rely on various types of data and computing technologies to grow and succeed. And with the emergence of the internet and the advancement of computing tools, it becomes easier to store large amounts of data that are important to your business processes. Crucial information stored in servers can include customers’ credit card details, employee databases, and numerous types of business files—all vital to keeping your company going. But what if you lose these sensitive data or they become compromised because of premeditated malicious attacks?…
The internet’s influence in retail extends far beyond people shopping online. The original threat seemed to focus on online shopping and many hypothesised how bricks & mortar stores will lose a large portion of their market share to the convenience of online shopping. This is part of it of course, but in truth, it is a small part of a much bigger picture. The internet is now playing an important role in everything we do and shopping online is only one side of the coin.…
Are you planning on launching an e-commerce store and online business in 2017? Or perhaps you already have an e-commerce shop and you are working on expanding it with SAP products that you can find when you click here, and you want 2017 to be your biggest year yet. Either way, check out the e-commerce trends below, as these are the ones that you should expect to see throughout the upcoming year. Adding these new trends to your business model will help you keep your e-commerce store attractive and modern, and that will keep your profits as high as possible.…
Selling is central to any business. And yet a vast majority of us find ourselves hard-pressed to sell our product or services when put in a room in front of a bunch of prospective investors or employers.
Delivering that perfect pitch is no easy task and failures can be devastating, both in terms of morale and your business/employment status. Not everyone is born with the gift of the gab. Though such inborn traits or talents can indeed help, they are not exactly necessary to develop an effective sales pitch.…
Conflicts can develop anywhere, but one of the places where they are the most destructive is the workplace. If there are two people in a company continually in conflict, there is virtually no escape. Not only the two people involved but other employees and management have to tolerate a tense atmosphere whenever the two people are in the room.
If there is an ongoing dispute or discomfort between two parties at your workplace, it is a good idea to use conflict resolution techniques and hire a professional to hash out problems.…
Safety isn’t always at the forefront of an entrepreneur’s mind. It should be. While most people associate office safety with outdoor work, there’s a lot that could go wrong in an office environment as well. As a business owner, you are responsible for the safety and well-being of your employees. While office accidents are rare, it’s worth taking the effort to make your workplace safer.
Here are four ways to make your new office safer:
Regular Training
In an office, safety boils down to staff behaviour.…
Last year, it was revealed in a report by the London School of Business and Finance (LSBF) that almost half of the UK workforce wants to change their job. But even though so many of us want a career change, a high number of us are held back by an uncertainty of what to switch to, or a fear of failure.
‘Career pivoting’ is an option which is seen by many as a viable way to keep their careers interesting, stick to what they know and to change jobs safely all at once.…
If you’re looking for some inspiration to try a new marketing technique, then here are seven offline marketing tactics that you may not have used before.
Exhibit at a local show
Taking your brand out and about to local shows can help to increase brand awareness and sales for your business. Make sure that your display fits your brand style and focus on one key theme.
After all – you may not want to take everything you have to the show!…
If you’re thinking of buying a franchise, don’t be tempted by what a franchise can do for you. Instead, think of what you like to do. Put passion before profit. Taking time to be introspective is not a waste of time. Unless you have a clear idea about your own likes and dislikes, wants and desires, strengths and weaknesses, you could make an expensive mistake.
So, how do you decide?
5 Questions to Ask
Imagine you were talking to a franchise broker, mulling that question over.…
