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Top Signs that it is Time for your Business to Grow

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 ConvergeTeam

If you expand your business at the wrong time then this could come with disastrous consequences. You may lose out on time, money and even customers, not to mention that it could set your business back in terms of progress too. Luckily, there are a few ways for you to find out if you’re truly ready to expand. You have Loyal Customers A strong base of customers who keep coming back to your business is always a good thing. This shows that you are in demand and that the customers…

Things To Consider Before You Move Office

February 11, 2019February 11, 2019 ConvergeTeam

If you’re moving office this year, then there’s a lot to think about. It can seem a daunting task, and there may even be more responsibility than when moving home. You may be moving sensitive information, and it’s not just you who’s moving, it’s your whole team, and you have to get them organised too. At least they’re there to help though which is one positive. Overall, moving office is a positive move so putting aside the fact that there’s a lot to do, either you’re moving into your first…

Keeping Startup Costs In Order

February 1, 2019February 6, 2019 ConvergeTeam

Prioritize There can be so many things to have to pay for in the early days, and the list of things that you need to pay for can quickly grow and grow. You need to make sure that you are prioritizing what you need to pay for, otherwise you can miss things and it can be easily overlooked. Think of the main expenses that you know about, and then consider some potential expenses and their costs. Then go through the list and see what can be cut back on or…

5 Ways To Keep Your Business Safer

January 30, 2019February 6, 2019 ConvergeTeam

It’s much more enjoyable to focus on the positive sides of business. The people you’re able to help, the team of staff you’re able to create, the ideas you’re able to bring to life. Alas, it’s important to keep in mind that there is another, darker side of business, too. There, people aren’t the supportive type who’ll help you to grow your business: they’re the type who want to hurt your business. Even if things aren’t always that sinister, it’s important to be aware of the threats to your business.…

Healthy Brands Look Like This

January 30, 2019February 6, 2019 ConvergeTeam

In any business, knowing how to forge a brand is always important. You need to be able to be proud of your band and expect it to actually do for your business what you hope it to, and that is something that can take a lot of trial and error to get right. Of course, you can always make this period of trial and error considerably shorter and easier by becoming as fully aware as possible of what you should really be aiming for, which in many cases can mean…

These Three Mistakes Could Bulldoze Your Construction Company Before You Even Finish Building It

January 29, 2019January 29, 2019 Jason Fleagle

Starting a business is risky in the current climate. That’s why many people who start out fail within a matter of years. They can’t keep up with the changing face of their fields. In extreme cases, they may come to find that there isn’t any need for what they offer on the market anymore. Either way; this is a reality any business owner wants to avoid. Hence why many looking to go into business consider industries on stable footing. These are fields which nobody could do without, irrelevant of how…

Are You Losing Business By Keeping Customers Waiting?

January 27, 2019July 24, 2019 ConvergeTeam

We live in an age of instant gratification, and you’ll know yourself that as a consumer, waiting simply isn’t an option. However, as a business owner it can make things difficult as you have to ensure that you’re constantly on the ball, providing the best service and not keeping customers waiting. Here are some of the ways you can speed things up and make interacting with your business quicker for customers. Have an app created More purchases are now made on smartphones and tablets, compared with laptops and computers. As…

Things That Can Be Easily Outsourced In Your Business

January 26, 2019January 27, 2019 ConvergeTeam

When it comes to running a business, you may be really good at what you do, but the fact is that you’re not going to be good at everything in your business – nobody is, and that’s actually a good thing because in order to run a successful business you need to be focusing on your zone of genius and not trying to do everything. This is going to lead overwhelm, burnout and not a lot of profit, so if you’re currently thinking of some ways to lighten the load…

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…

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