What Small Business Owners Need to Know about Managing Supply Chains
Supply chain management aims to supply your customers with the products they want and when they want it. For small businesses, it's often that you want to accomplish this while spending as little money as possible. Managing supply chains can be complicated, which is...
The Reality of Brain Fatigue in Trying Times
During times of crisis and uncertainty it is easy to feel distracted or experience brain fog. Seemingly simple work tasks may start to feel like monumental chores. Perhaps you’re struggling to stay focused and productive. You’re likely dealing with uncertainty in...
Turning Social Media Followers into Customers
By now, most business owners have understood the importance of having a social media presence. It's one of the best methods to present your products/services to your audience and form relationships with them. However, there is still one hurdle that most companies tend...
The UK’s Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Program
The COVID-19 pandemic has been circling the globe since late 2019. This novel coronavirus has been very virulent, as people had developed no immunity to it yet. During that time, there have been thousands of deaths in many places. Who can forget the images of Italy...
Free Tools That Can Help Corporate Teams Through The Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to adjust to an online working environment. This is a challenge companies can meet by using the right tools for remote work. Many of these are offering extended free trials or other benefits during this unprecedented...
Retail Trends Worth Keeping An Eye On In 2020
In 2020 retail chains around the world are changing their strategies to lure consumers to their stores. The marketing tactics that used to be effective, no longer are. As the world evolves, shoppers' expectations change, and retailers must meet those expectations to...
Becoming an Eco-Friendly Business
Lately, protecting the environment is a trendy subject. Individuals, as well as businesses, are adopting green practices. Should your company join the movement as well? There are a couple of things to consider. A business must consider the benefits first. It'll be...
Four Effects of Coronavirus on Global Economy
As the new coronavirus -- COVID-19 -- continues to spread, its effects are making an impact on the global economy. Economic Growth Is Slowing The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) predicts that COVID-19 will cause economic growth to slow. If...
Using Social Media for Customer Service
As a business owner, it's easy to view your company's social media platforms solely as advertising and marketing. However, your presence on social media can do considerably more than promote your business; it can also serve to defuse potentially volatile situations....
Top Small Business Tools for Success
As a small business owner, it often feels like you're being pulled in a million different directions. Depending on your company's size, you may very well be serving as CEO, CFO, Advertising Director, HR Director, Janitor, Secretary, Customer Service Rep, and every...