The 9-to-5 routine has been a long-held tradition for decades: working in one office, at your own desk, for seven or eight hours, five days per week. But things are changing. There is a group of people going against this rigid structure. They’re leading the way in a global work initiative, crossing borders and time […]
How to spot business opportunities
The most successful businesses have one key trait in common – they all started with a great idea. Success doesn’t happen by accident – it’s down to hard graft, but you need a great kernel of an idea to start with. If you’re looking for new opportunities, either to start up on your own or […]
Confessions from Conference Calls
Let’s face it. We all have our moments, especially when it comes to conference calls. There’s probably a good handful of times where we’ve probably done something we shouldn’t have and the participants on the other end of the line may or may not have found out. So what’s your conference call confession? We asked 2000 […]
10 of the best free imagery sources
The most informative, engaging and well-written piece of content for your website is likely to have far less impact if it is peppered with awful stock photography. Yes, the online world is sadly littered with cliché riddled images featuring unnatural settings and fake smiles that would simply never happen in the real world – but […]
Category Archive for “Products and Features”
Don’t assume everyone knows you Don’t ramble on Don’t forget your colleagues Set… Let’s face it, meetings can be scary, especially if you’re relying on tech… Any form of large-scale presentation can be nerve-racking. Particularly when you’re relying on… According to a 2019 survey conducted by the institute of Student Employers, 47%… Overview Conference calling […]
The benefits of outsourcing for start-ups
Keep costs small while making your business big. It’s possible with outsourcing – or, as we like to call it, living the dream… For many entrepreneurs, the reality of starting a small business is one person, a laptop, and a phone, which are all the right tools for essential tasks like bookkeeping, sales, and marketing. […]
Help, we keep hiring idiots! Blog
Define the job Plan your recruiting strategy Construct a checklist Review credentials and applications carefully Pre-screen your candidate Getting the interview right Hiring the right employee for your business is just as challenging as it is important. A successful employment relationship will have a positive impact on your mind-set and your overall working environment. The […]
How to Maintain Growth at Enterprise Level
Financial Planning Managing leadership Resourcing Creative marketing Planning The key to maintaining growth at an enterprise level is the ability to continue to adapt and think differently to your competitors. Just because the business has grown and there are more staff, doesn’t mean you have to lose the essence of a start-up. Think of the […]
6 essential life hacks for business leaders
Take a break from email Read your productivity body clock Have a remote working strategy Stand up in meetings Greetings, business captain. Ready to use five shortcuts that can save your company money, improve staff happiness, and give you more time? Thought so. Read on… What’s a life hack when it’s at home? It’s a […]
Why businesses should adopt a start-up culture
When we think about start-ups what springs to mind? Perhaps it’s the ultra-cool offices: trendy loft spaces with high ceilings, large windows, quirky feature walls, break out rooms filled with oversized cushions and beanbags, ping pong tables and the rest. But there’s an infectious optimistic culture that the start-up captures. In this blog post, we’ll […]