November, 2018 - Converge

4 Reasons Why Your Business Just Won’t Grow

November 25, 2018 Jason Fleagle

It’s important that your business is always moving forward. Even if your business is just ticking over and you’re making decent money, that doesn’t mean you’re getting everything right. You need to be constantly looking at ways to grow your business and expand into new markets. Unfortunately, that’s often easier said than done. Even if you’re trying to grow the business, sometimes, it’s just not happening. The good news is, there are some common reasons that business growth is slow and there is usually a solution. Poor Branding A lot…

Make Sure You Do These Things Before You Start a New Exercise Plan

November 24, 2018November 24, 2018 Jason Fleagle

January often sees many of us join gyms, start new training plans and try, with the best intentions to lose weight and get fit. Most of us fly into these resolutions without much of a plan, just the vague idea that if we go to the gym or out for a run now and then, we’ll become fitter and healthier. Some of us go with a casual approach, exercising when we fancy it or when we’ve got a little free time. Others, throw ourselves in. We make time for exercise,…

Switch Your Small Business From Being Reactive To Proactive

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 Jason Fleagle

You can think of a reactive business as one that put out fires (solve problems) once they start giving off smoke. However proactive businesses are ones that identify situations that could cause a fire and remove them before they get the chance. Of course, the advantage of this approach is that it is much more effective, and productive way to work and ensures that your business can maintain a consistent revenue stream. It’s also a subject you can read more about in the post below. Proactivity is about threats…

Tips For Small Businesses On Establishing Credibility

November 23, 2018November 23, 2018 Jason Fleagle

One thing that separates good businesses from great businesses is credibility. If you are wondering how to grow a business, establishing credibility is the perfect starting point. Below, we provide you with small business help and advice on the matter. Read on to discover everything you need to know. Social media One effective way to establish credibility is to maintain a presence on social media. This is something a full service marketing company can assist with. By sharing informative content, news, and blog posts on social media, you are sharing…

Small Business Marketing Hacks For 2018

November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

As a small business, you still need to focus on your marketing efforts so that you can increase your exposure and become a more well known, trustworthy brand. Marketing isn’t always about growing your audience – even if that is your plan some day. Here, we’re going to talk you through some marketing hacks that you may find helpful in 2018. Take a look and you’ll see what numerous small businesses are doing to market their businesses: Tell The Brand Story You can’t turn anywhere without seeing two similar brands…

Coping with a Power Cut in the Office

November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

Power cuts and outages are one of those things. Part of life that we never expect, but unfortunately can’t always avoid. Total and long term outages are much rarer than they once were. But, more likely in periods of poor weather and high pressure. Especially if you live or work in a more remote area. When we know that there is a storm approaching, or there’s another kind of weather warning or natural disaster to watch out for, we prepare. We stock up on the essentials, we make sure our…

Creative Ways To Build Your Travel Fund

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

When money is tight, the thought of going on vacation can seem almost impossible. After all, hundreds or thousands of dollars don’t just appear out of thin air, and, let’s face it, the lottery isn’t a reliable option. We all know that working extra shifts can make more money, but, when that isn’t a possibility, then you need to think more creatively. Everyone should get the opportunity to see the world, so here are six ways to get a little bit closer to your vacation fund goals. Round Up Your…

12 Reasons Men Should Take Up Yoga

November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

Today, practicing yoga is largely seen as a feminine activity; yoga classes are predominantly made up of women, and there are so many stereotypes surrounding the practice that a lot of men are put off and don’t even want to give it a try. It has only become this way in recent years because if you look back to the origins of yoga, it was actually originally a male-only practice. There are no pre-modern depictions of women practising yogic postures, and it actually took many years for the discipline to…

Why It’s Healthy To Have A Sports Addiction

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

We’re not talking an addiction in the sense that if you don’t have a bit of sports in your life, you’ll go into some kind of withdrawals. Although we’re sure that a few of you die hard fans out there will admit that when it’s not sports season, you truly do feel lost. You might even find yourself watching a sport you have no interest in, such as horse racing, or maybe even swimming if it is not your cup of tea. We would call this a bit of a…

Why You Really Must Sweat the Small Stuff if You Want to Succeed

November 22, 2018November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

A book by Richard Carlson called Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff’ was a best seller that stayed on the New York Best Seller list for 101 weeks and was sold in 135 countries. The concepts it portrays are great on a personal level and probably for your mental health. However, where business is concerned, not sweating the small stuff could lose you customers, as it is the little things that will often send them elsewhere. Always Be On Time Whether you need to be on time for a meeting or…

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