The phrase ‘work smarter, not harder' is a saying that you will often come across when reading up on how to improve your success in all areas of life, but especially so in your business. But what does it really mean, and how do you do it? Read on to find out more. Let's face…

All businesses should be looking for ways to better themselves. In this blog post, we are going to offer some suggestions you may not have considered yet. Redesign your business cards Business cards present a convenient and cost-efficient method of advertising your business. They are ideal for networking, and they will enhance your brand image…

Money holds a lot of power, especially where the business world is concerned. It’s the fuel that keeps your dreams alive and your venture up and running. Unless you have enough money, you won’t be able to pay overheads, which could cause your company to crumble. This means that, when sales begin to drop, and…

Technology has certainly come a long way in the past few years, and now more businesses are using it to promote their business. Here’s how to use technology to promote your business. Build A Eye-Catching Website A website is a place where you can show off your business and whatever product or service you are…

When you run a small business, one thing you definitely don’t want to waste money on is refuse – agreed?  But the costs of disposing of trash can be phenomenal, so get ahead of it – and don’t get caught out. Wise up about waste costs Did you know that companies end up counting not…

Effort certainly goes a long way when it comes to your clients as a business. Getting them through your door is one thing, but it’s another to create a welcoming and inviting space that your customers will love and therefore want to come back. Whether it’s a restaurant, a salon or gift shop, here’s how…

When you first start to think about creating your own company, it can feel like you’re finally living the dream. For most of us, wanting to start a business is something that has been with us for a long time. Yet, you don’t always act on it or get the courage to start for a…

Everyone has workplace duties they need to deal with on a regular basis, not to mention personal chores, that are are none too fun to start with. But, it's one thing to power through with a meeting when you really aren't in the mood, or to turn up to work on a morning when you…

An investigation from HMRC can be scary, to say the least. However, if your taxes have come under scrutiny, it is important to handle the situation in the correct manner. It can be easy to worry, panic and think the worst, yet once you have got over the initial shock of the letter that you…

Tired of spending hours completing dull admin tasks? Many of these trivial tasks are essential to the running of your business – but who says that you have to be the one to do them? Whilst you can hire employees to delegate duties to, a cheaper option could be to outsource these tasks to another…