6 Reasons Why You Should Be a Role Model to Your Employees

by stuartferster | Nov 4, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster

If you want your employees to be happy, then you need to be a role model. Employees are looking for leaders that they can respect and admire. Here are six reasons why being a role model is important for your employees. 1) A role model is inspiring Employees...

The Benefits of a Workplace Mentorship Program

by stuartferster | Aug 26, 2021 | Blog, Small Business, Stuart Ferster

For the past few years, mentorship programs have been popping up all over the country. This has led to a lot of discussion about their effectiveness and how they should be run. What’s often forgotten is that these programs are not just for young people; adults...

Managing the Human Element in Business

by stuartferster | Aug 9, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Stuart Ferster

At the core of the excellent performance of any business, the human element is arguably the most essential asset. Human resources are the interface for all the other resources leading to the desired results. The human element also occurs in the form of customers and...

Should My Business Use a Freelancer or Marketing Agency?

by stuartferster | May 19, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster

The life of an entrepreneur is characterized by juggling multiple things at the same time. Whether it is accounting, fundraising, operations, or procurement, the entrepreneur’s mind is hardly ever at ease. Unfortunately, of all business functions,...

The Best Business Podcasts in the UK

by stuartferster | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Stuart Ferster, Trends

Podcasts have become one of the most ubiquitous forms of entertainment today. They make it possible for listeners to find the topics they’re interested in and hear them when it’s convenient. They’re also very informative. Podcasts centered on...

Is Lean the Way to Go? A Look at the Pros and Cons

by stuartferster | Mar 23, 2021 | Blog, Business Resources, Stuart Ferster

Lean production or manufacturing is a philosophy that focuses on efficiency and eliminating multiple kinds of waste (Muda) from work processes. Initially developed in Japanese automotive factories, lean production has helped many companies worldwide drastically...