January, 2019 - Converge

Protecting Your Employees In A Dangerous Business

January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Business isn’t always a safe thing. There are loads of jobs in the world which put people at risk, and there are entire industries which rely on people in these positions to be able to keep moving. Someone has to be willing to do these jobs, and the dangers which come with them often make them highly lucrative, drawing new companies towards them like a moth to the flame. Running a venture like this will take some serious planning, though. You will need to be ready for all of the…

Want To Be A Franchisee? Top Ten Things You Must Know

January 14, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

So, you’re thinking about taking on a franchise business? It’s a great idea and can be very successful and rewarding, but before you do anything take a look at these top tips: Pay Careful Attention To The Contract Your contract should contain all the critical details about your franchise, from the simple facts such as the name to the critical points like your territory and fees. If something isn’t covered, it can be quite challenging to make a franchisor honor promises made but not recorded in the contract. Know What…

Stop Making Expensive Decisions For Your Business

January 11, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Money makes the world go round, and we really do think that everyone has a bit of an expensive taste. Even if our personal lives it’s easy to manage money because if we have something, we typically want to spend it. Even if that spending is on something in the shops that you just feel like you have to have, and that something is a tasty ham sandwich. But when we’re so revolved around money and when a business typically generates so much money, it’s easy to see why spending…

Creating A Sensory Garden For The Office

January 11, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

An office is an important space for many of us and it is a place where we spend most of our time when we aren’t at home. This is why as a business owner it is always helpful for you to take measures to make the office feel more comfortable and homely. One great way to do this is to create a garden outside your office where your employees can sit and relax during their dinner hour. Here are just some of the things you can do to build a…

Construction Technology Your Business Needs in 2019

January 11, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

If you own a construction company, you’ll already know that the industry benefits hugely from new technologies. Times are changing, and companies now rely on new technologies more than ever before. It not only means your workers are saved a lot of time and energy, but you can also take on more clients because production is faster and more efficient. So, which technologies are a must for 2019? Drones There’s nothing as good as visiting the construction site and seeing things with your own two eyes. But drones are definitely…

How To Create A Simple Sales Funnel For Your Business

January 11, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Sales funnel is a phrase that’s used a lot in the online business world, and often it’s made out to be far more complicated than it actually is, so plenty of new entrepreneurs are coming into this space and hearing about sales funnels and then feeling frustrated and overwhelmed – which is often made worse by people giving conflicting information when talking about sales funnels. To really simplify it for you, a sales funnel is nothing more than a process that takes someone from never having heard of you or…

Proactive Practices For Small Business Success

January 10, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Spend most of your time running around putting out ‘fires’ in your business? That means you are working on a reactive basis. Now I’m not saying that dealing with problems quickly and efficiently when they occur is a bad thing, but you can take things to the next level by being proactive. This is when you think about all the possible issues that could happen and then take steps to prevent them from occurring the first place. Happily, this approach can be applied to a range of departments as well,…

Transport Solutions For Your Business

January 10, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

If you’ve started a business recently, or are hoping to look at various transport solutions that may be more effective than your current transport, or your company is expanding and provides more travel routes than before, you’ve arrived at the right post. Below are a few transport solutions explaining briefly what each identified transport solution does and what it typically carries to help you decide what option is best for transporting your product, machinery, services and so on. Flatbed Truck A flatbed truck is like a lorry without the external…

Alexa Can Do More Than Talk To Your Pet Parrot. It Can Protect Your Home Too

January 10, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

The Daily Mail in the UK released a story last year about how an African Grey parrot had learned how to use Alexa to order the food it wanted. It was an incredible story – an example of how the unexpected can emerge on a daily basis in this complex world of ours – but Alexa’s skills go far beyond talking to smart birds. Now the technology can integrate with the security systems in your home. Adding an integration like this is a major boon for many homeowners. If given…

Fire Safety 101: How to Fireproof Your Home

January 10, 2019January 15, 2019 ConvergeTeam

While the best way to prevent a fire in your home is, of course, to avoid playing with matches, there are still many other ways to make it a lot safer. This is typically something we start to think about if somebody we know just has experienced a fire or if we just experienced it ourselves – and it makes it quite clear that prevention is the key to keep fire at bay. Here is a handful of great tips in terms of making your home a bit more fire-safe…

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