January, 2019 - Converge

Beating The Blues

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

The thing about keeping yourself busy at work and at home is that it’s easy to put aside any concerns you might have about your health and well being. Our busy lives often dictate that we brush aside those niggling aches and pains and soldier on, which often ends up exacerbating the problem. Of course it might be that the symptoms you’re trying to ignore stem from your mental health rather than your physical and as these are rather more difficult to spot, in yourself and others, in this blog…

How to Keep Your Business Safe from Hackers and Cyber Criminals

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

When you run a small business, you will have a lot of things to think about. You have to consider your computer systems, your team and even your expenses. One area that is often overlooked is security, and with small businesses being a prime target for cyber hackers, it is safe to say that this is not ideal. Change your Passwords on a Regular Basis It is common knowledge that every user should have their own password. You also need to make sure that your team are setting strong passwords…

Is Your Workplace Secure Enough?

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Whether a business is just starting up or whether it has been flowing handsomely for years, a considerable concern for any owner is the constant uncertainty surrounding the security of the premises. No matter how big or small an enterprise, there are factors surrounding the working environment that can leave lasting negative issues if they’re not attended to sufficiently. With regards to outside interference, we could be talking about small-time petty criminals looking to break into a small warehouse, or maybe vandals lurking around the areas have decided to smash…

Automation – How Could Your Business Benefit?

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

One word one the lips of very many business leaders, as well as the public at large, is automation. We often think of this as something new and pressing, and in some ways technological progress validates this viewpoint. But really, automation has been going on for years, since the start of the industrial revolution. We only really notice its pressing presence when it starts to render parts of the workforce obsolete. You may have noticed automatic order terminals cropping up in your favourite fast food joint, or perhaps even your…

3 Tips for Preventing Crises from Ruining Your Business

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

For the entrepreneurial small business owner, the name of the game is “play to win”, and the stakes are high. On the one hand, you could “win” a life of affluence, freedom from bosses and other people’s schedules and policies, and the ability to structure your own life as you see fit. On the other hand, you could lose everything — including all of your own personal savings — and find yourself filing for bankruptcy. Now, most small business owners aren’t likely to lose absolutely everything, or gain the entire…

Do You Know What’s Wrong With Your Business Image?

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

You might think you are undertaking the best practices, but things still seem to be going wrong. Have you stopped to consider that it’s your business image that’s the problem, not necessarily the rest of the package? Our image is integral to every aspect. From how we do business, to our public perception, and, of course, the product itself. But do you know what is wrong, specifically, with your business image? Is It Your Logo? Your logo could be sending out the wrong signals. Maybe the design is too colorful,…

Does the NCAA Fail Student Athletes?

January 24, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Recently, more and more people have begun asking questions about the legitimacy of the relationship between the NCAA and student athletes. What seems, on the surface, to be a mutually beneficial relationship – the NCAA can develop a great sport, the athletes can get a free education that they might otherwise not good – might turn out not to be so beneficial to all parties. Indeed, it’s beginning to look like the NCAA get the better end of the deal, by a long way. Of course, there are people and…

Six Ways To Reduce Your Stress Levels

January 23, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Two of the most common ailments among us humans are stress and anxiety. Almost 70% of adults in the US feel on edge daily, and it’s not healthy. To wake up and feel stressed before you have even done anything is frustrating and difficult to manage, but the faster you get a handle on it, the better off you will be and the happier you will feel. Before you can even begin to reduce the stress, you have to work out what’s stressing you out in the first place. Are…

What Can Help You To Grow?

January 23, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

In business, you’re always going to want to be growing. It’s just the way things go. Because if you’re not growing, then you’re stagnating. And that’s definitely not fun for anyone. When you first start out, you’re always going to want to make sure that you’re on track. That you’re able to do things to the best of your abilities. That you can get to where you want to be. Because we all have visions and goals. That’s why we start businesses. To make a difference, to change things, to…

How Organized Is Your Workspace?

January 23, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Would you say you’re an organized person? Maybe you have a calendar on the wall and a tub to keep all your pens in, but otherwise there’s wires all over the floor and papers all over the desk? If that sounds a bit like you, or you’re a little bit worse than what it describes, it’s time to make sure you’re not hampering yourself as you try to move on with your business goals. Organization is very important in the business world, especially if you’re a small or micro business…

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