Owning your first business can be daunting with much uncertainty on the horizon. Franchises offer the unique opportunity to skip the fragile start-up phase of a new or rebranded business. Franchises can be very enticing for anyone looking to enter…
Building a Website for Your Business The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of an online presence for businesses and the benefits of e-commerce. To stay competitive in the ever-growing and fast-developing world of business ownership an online platform is…
The importance of an online presence The virtual world has become the backbone of modern consumerism. Having an active online presence is a great way to boost your business’ status without having to spend a cent. Virtual platforms not only…
Credit card surcharges have been around for a while, but with the new laws that have come into effect over the past year – in September 2016 for big businesses, and the start of September 2017 for small business –…
Reviews and testimonials are an important part of advertising for every business. Customers in this day and age are more discerning than they have been in the past, more educated and with the benefits of having access to a wealth…
When thinking about buying a business for the first time, a franchise may not be the first concept that comes to mind, but for many it may be the best choice of investment of all the options available. Though franchises…
Managing foreseeable risks is an important part of business. Though you can’t predict everything that may happen in the future, there are still plenty of well-known factors to account for that can have an impact on your workplace, and many…
Almost every company is home to innovative and creative people whose talents remain key to many of its successes. Yet, whether or not creativity as a whole is given room to shine, or interwoven into company culture is highly dependent…
Websites can be a big expense, so for small businesses that are centered around providing a service to locals, it can be easy to write them off as an unnecessary one. But there are many reasons why an online presence…
Sooner or later, most businesses need to outsource to freelancers in order to get essential work done. It can be a daunting task to find people and businesses whose values fit your own and who you believe will meet your…