Renewable energy sources give us hope. We need the energy to move forward with different tasks each day. However, due to natural gas as the primary source, we keep on damaging the environment. The rise in global carbon emission leads to global warming. However, the presence of alternative sources is something we have to be grateful for. We should also […]

Most companies would rather focus on their core business instead of the necessary but supplementary human resource function. This is time-consuming, costly, and can create additional stress for managers and CEOs. Fortunately, HR can be outsourced and managed in part, or entirely, by an external HR consultancy. Doing so can reduce overheads by eliminating an entire department or those aspects […]

The COVID-19 pandemic—and accompanying economic recession—have taken their toll on business units throughout the enterprise. IT and information security departments have been faced with budget freezes and cuts, forcing them to do more—much more—with tools that aren’t necessarily the best fit for the new challenges they’re facing. After years of accelerating, IT spending decreased nearly 10% in 2020. While analysts […]

Given the recent boom in online shopping, it is necessary for all businesses to market themselves online in order to keep up with the competition. Shoppers use the internet to research products, window shop, and even make purchases; not having your business available online to assist with these tasks is a huge missed opportunity. Nowadays, there is much more than […]

Onboarding is an essential process for company success and employee engagement. Processing new hire paperwork, getting them set up with finance and IT, and ensuring that things are right for their first day and even beyond that sets the tone for a positive employee experience that retains top talent. However, to get to that point, HR representatives need to review […]

Marketing campaigns can have a phenomenal effect on your business’s growth and reach, but they can also be costly. Certain types of advertising (especially PPC and social media-based) can quickly spiral out of control. Companies sometimes end up plowing ever-increasing amounts of money into adverts. Keeping budgets under control might seem difficult, but it’s essential for sustainable growth. #1 Use […]

Running a small business is no easy task. Even if you just have a one-person operation, it’s easy to let expenses get out of hand. To a certain degree, this is a natural part of running a business. As your business grows, your expenses and revenue typically grow accordingly. However, the key to running a successful business for the long-term […]

Marketing is a fundamental part of running a profitable business. A solid marketing strategy will build brand visibility, drive online sales, and increase profit margins. That said, marketing techniques are constantly evolving, and keeping up can be difficult. If you’re struggling with the marketing side of your business, then here is a complete marketing guide for beginners. What is the […]

Virtual networking has steadily increased in popularity in recent years. Though some people may prefer the face-to-face in-person alternative of days past, the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing has caused virtual networking to become the only way that businesses can network at present. So, as the pandemic restrictions begin to lift in the UK, here are 7 reasons why virtual […]

Many businesses are like icebergs in that most people only get to see a small portion of them. Indeed, whether your company operates as an ecommerce store or through brick-and-mortar locations, consumers may only encounter a small section of your organization when they make a purchase. Because of this, there are many under-the-radar ways that businesses can improve the customer […]