As the world continues to reel under the disruptive effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, it seems inevitable that the consequences of this pandemic will be substantial and long lasting, and won’t fully dissipate when national and regional lockdown policies ease – or, in fact, even when the virus itself is eradicated. A large number […]
All businesses will have a budget of some description. It’s never going to be possible to just spend and spend and spend, with no consequences at all. There isn’t an unlimited amount of money that your business can just blow through, no matter how successful you are. For this reason, you’ve got to make sure […]
Outsourcing is often defined as the strategic use of outside resources in order to perform activities that are usually handled by internal staff or resources. It’s a strategy that many organizations now use to contract out major functions to specialized and efficient service providers who end up becoming valued business partners. In some cases, you […]
The transportation has leveraged digital technology for years now. GPS has long been used to ensure drivers know the fastest and most efficient route to get them where to go, while various in-cabin digital technologies have helped fleet managers to achieve much-needed visibility over their assets, their cargo and their drivers. Now, however, a combination […]
As a business owner, you have a lot on your plate. You’re organizing operations, handling clients, and taking care of your office. At the same time, you know managing your business’ finances is essential for ongoing success. The good news is you don’t need a fancy degree or any accounting experience to get started with […]
Age ain’t nothing but a number, especially when it comes to starting your own business. The woes of entrepreneurship don’t discriminate when it comes to age, as entrepreneurs of any age can tell you. However, the ever-widening generational gap between veteran baby boomers and up-and-coming millennials is making for some interesting comparisons in the business […]
Munich car giant, BMW, has announced the latest version of its finest all-round M5 Competition performance saloon and Iain Robertson reveals the visceral pleasure attached to its driving experience and its jaunty cock o’ the snook at the PC brigade. For some unfathomable reason, my relatively local supermarket ceased selling my favourite Allinson wholemeal thick […]
Running a business can be stressful in many different ways. There are so many cogs that have to work simultaneously in order for a business to thrive: the team; the product; the marketing; the customers. In today’s precarious climate during the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses have been under more pressure than ever before to stay afloat […]
Coronavirus has had a significant, unprecedented impact on businesses and individuals, with freelancers being among the worst hit. While there has been expert advice for freelancers, a dip in demand has meant that many have struggled. While you can’t go back in time and do things differently, you can change your future. Take a look […]
Employees are what keep their company’s pockets lined, but employers don’t always treat them as well as they should. Here are some of the reasons people report for being unhappy at work. No flexibility Flexibility is important. Many employees will have childcare commitments and other things going on in their lives meaning rigid working hours […]
