As the world becomes smarter, data is becoming the key to gaining a competitive advantage. Businesses collect a lot of data, either through their social media channels or their website. Every contact a customer makes with the business is a data point that needs to be recorded. The one question that then comes up is, how will the business use […]

Micromanaging is a style of management in which a person dictates exactly how an employee works, and watches over every little thing they do. This is a style you want to avoid, as it demoralises your staff and disconnects them from their work. Here are a few tips to avoid micromanaging whilst still monitoring your workforce. Motivation If you work […]

If you’ve just had an amazing business idea then it can be a wonderful feeling. However, there’s plenty of hard work to put in for you to make your idea a reality and start your own business. The early stages are vitally important for your new business, and it’s important you make good decisions. Here are some simple tips to […]

Everyone wants to live the American dream. Everyone wishes they could start their own business and be successful. It’s not that easy to start a business. It’s not just saying you’re going to start a business and do it. There’s a lot of planning, time and commitment that goes into starting a business. Everyone sees the glory having a business […]

Fleet businesses are important in most countries’ economies. You can imagine the number of goods being transported to different locations across the globe. If you are into the fleet industry, you will know that it is not always a walk in the park. Everyone who owns a fleet business is always on the lookout for new solutions to various problems […]

Choosing to move into business within the petrochemical industry can be an arduous journey, but it’s one which is worth doing if your business goals are in line with this particular industry. As petrochemical needs and businesses are ever-evolving, this has the potential to be a lucrative business venture if you understand the best steps to take. Knowledge is Key […]

When there are so many tasks at hand, it is not only challenging to know which to start with, but it can also be tricky to steer clear of procrastination. Running a business is one long to-do list, and a never-ending conveyor belt of organization and time management. With that in mind, recognizing procrastination and how to avoid it is […]

An organized office is a profitable one. As your small business focuses on improving efficiency and productivity to increase revenue, do not forget to also look at how to clear clutter to get the results you want this year. These three innovative strategies are ones to consider. Start with Your Desk How does your office look? If your desk is […]

One of the biggest challenges to a productive workflow in any organization is ensuring a collaborative and cooperative working environment that is shared by the entire team. With an incoherent team, it becomes increasingly challenging to generate the levels of productivity, communication, sufficient standard of work, and engagement that are integral to successful revenue generation. One of the ways companies […]

Sometimes everything we do is worry. We stress out over work, politics, plans for the weekend, clothes…almost everything! The goal of technology is to make our lives simpler, easier, and less stressful — in a word, user-friendly. Today we are going to focus on five startups that do just that. These guys have all built amazing hardware products in addition […]