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4 Worst Productivity Fails You Need To Prevent

November 26, 2018 Jason Fleagle

At the heart of an office, your team’s productivity beats as the single heart that keeps the business afloat. When the productivity is affected, your business slows down. If you can’t address the issues in a timely and effective manner, you’re likely to suffer lasting consequences that can take the business down. Indeed, when the team can’t perform to the expected standards, everything falls out of place. Your customers suffer on the receiving ends, either from delivery delays or faulty products. Your strategy can fail to meet its target. Your…

Making Sure Your Small Business Complies With the Law

November 26, 2018 Jason Fleagle

When you set up your own small business, you take on a whole lot of responsibility, and it’s extremely important that you live up to everything that is expected of you. Not only do you have to look out for yourself, but you also have to look out for the consumers who purchase your products and the employees who help to build your dreams. The law is in place to ensure that you do this. Here are a few areas to focus on! Developing High-Quality Products If you are providing…

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…

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…

Getting Your First Trade Show Perfect

November 22, 2018 Jason Fleagle

You have been offered the opportunity to go to a local trade show and show off your products. Trade shows are the perfect place to network and sell large quantities to traders, within a really short amount of time. Likely you’re going to be nervous, and the self-doubt will creep in in the lead up to the big day but fear not – here are some great tips for getting it right the first time. Picture Perfect Your stand is a representation of you and your product. It should be…

Analyze To Revolutionize Your Business

November 21, 2018November 21, 2018 Jason Fleagle

The world of the entrepreneur can be a lonely existence. If you are a sole trader, it can be difficult to reinvent the camaraderie that you had in your previous nine to five role. Everything is now on your shoulders; you are the brand, the face and the force behind your new startup. Every entrepreneur wants to make a name for themselves quickly within their chosen industry. They need to be able to compete with rivals, find their feet in the market and begin to grow. You might have the…

Seek Knowledge to Succeed in Business

November 20, 2018November 20, 2018 Jason Fleagle

Starting a business is a much more accessible venture in the digital age, however that doesn’t mean mistakes can’t be made. There are a number of reasons that businesses fail to get going, but that shouldn’t be a deterrent to you if you are starting out on a new venture. One thing you can do to avoid these errors is seek advice from successful startup owners and entrepreneurs. Reaching out for help is a difficult step to take but let’s take a look at how you can go about getting…

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