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The Curse Of The Unread Contract

April 10, 2019April 10, 2019 ConvergeTeam

No matter what business you’re in, you can bet that contracts play a pretty significant part of what you do. They come into everything from employment agreements to sales. And, before you sign a single one, you should read them through well. This is basic business knowledge which any entrepreneur should know. When your company gets off the ground, you may even find it necessary to get a second opinion on contracts. The majority of entrepreneurs will hire legal teams to check contracts for them. If you’re doing business overseas,…

Disasters That Can Bring Your Small Business Grinding To A Halt

April 8, 2019April 8, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Productivity is no joke when you are running a small business. In fact, even a tiny break in the flow of work can cost you money, time, and even your reputation with customers. Luckily, if you know what type of thing can stop work, you can get prepared to deal with them ahead of time. A topic you can read more about in the post below. Poor cash flow Before we get into some of the other issues that can stop work in your small business, it’s important to look…

Marketing to Millennials: What Do They Want from Businesses?

April 5, 2019April 5, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Millennials are now the largest living population, and the most influential group of consumers- meaning for most businesses, appealing to them is absolutely crucial. However, getting this right can be incredibly difficult. With an age range of around sixteen years, where do you start? A thirty eight year old for example is going to be much different to a twenty two year old, meaning it can be difficult to pinpoint exactly who your millennial audience is. However, there are lots of things that this cohort have in common, and…

How to Create a Stunning Window Display

April 4, 2019April 5, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Nowadays, you need to do everything you can to make your store stand out from the rest and to guarantee that you get plenty of customers buying your products. Your window display plays a crucial role. This can turn people that are passing by into customers. Someone may have had no intention of going into your store but then they see your window display and come inside and buy something. It is a powerful tool, especially as it results in immediate sales. Unlike newspaper advertising and online methods, your potential…

Local Hero: Support Your Local Community As A Small Business Owner

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Small businesses are the backbone of any small town or village. They provide facilities and amenities, giving them the chance to shop on their doorstep rather than needing to drive to the nearest big city. Even in this current day and age when people are a lot more inclined to buy the products that they need online, there are still some very strong statistics that suggest people would still prefer to shop in the small businesses in their local community. So, as you can tell, everyone who is in the…

Own A Business? Don’t Make Things Hard On Yourself

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Owning and running a business can be one of the most wonderful privileges there is. It’s also incredibly hard work, and this privilege is never completely guaranteed. You must justify the existence of your project from day one, and develop it with the best of intentions from the offset. There are many, many, many things that can go wrong, and only so many things that can go right. So, within an experience so often fraught with risk and worry, it’s only wise to make things easier on yourself. This isn’t…

Is Your Staff Safe?

February 19, 2019February 20, 2019 ConvergeTeam

As a small business owner or manager, you’ve got a lot to worry about. You need to ensure all elements of your business run smoothly, and one of the key ways to do this is by looking after your staff. A well-looked after team are happier. They’re productive, and they work hard. They are loyal, keen to improve their skills and happy to go the extra mile. There are many things that we can do to take care of our employees. We can offer them flexible working and spend time…

5 Ruinous Things That Spell Disaster For Your Small Business

February 12, 2019February 12, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Success and profit. That is what it is likely that you are hoping to get from your small business, but achieving these things can be a massive challenge. Especially for a small company where the margins for profit are tiny, and any little problem can quickly escalate into a major disaster. Luckily, if you know what to look out for you can prevent potentially ruinous situations from decimating your small business. Read on to find out more. A PR nightmare What is a PR nightmare? Well, sadly it is something…

How To Show Off Your Small Business

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 ConvergeTeam

In an already competitive environment, small businesses can often be dealt the toughest hand compared to bigger, more established companies. So how do you show off your small business so that it can stand out amongst the sea of already saturated competition? Be Bold And Daring There’s a risk that comes with running a business, and as soon as you come to terms with that, it’s time to start testing yourself and your company to see what it can achieve if it is more bold and daring. Taking bigger risks…

Increasing Your Productivity

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Running your own business can be a dream come true. You get to do things in your own time, in your own way. You can fill a gap in the market, and you can learn from the mistakes that you’ve seen others make. You can work with flexibly, setting your own hours and schedule. Running your own business gives you the chance to do something that you love and be your own boss. At the start, it really can feel like an amazing change. Then, as you settle into working…

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