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- Advertising Your Business: 5 Things You Need to Lead a Successful Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyMany businesses provide customers with a high quality product and excellent customer service. However, despite this, they still end up failing. There can be many reasons why such a company may fail. In the end, however, it tends to all boil down to marketing. If you don’t have solid marketing ...
Views: 341 - 5 Accessories You Want to Have Around for Your Company's Machinery - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyThe most important asset that many company's own today is their heavy machinery. Not only are these valuable assets, but they are also necessary in order to be efficient. While good machinery can last for a long time, they do require some upkeep in order to keep them efficiency. There are five ...
Views: 329 - Appealing to Your Customers: How Loyalty Programs Can Boost Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyYour customers customers are the most important aspect of your business. Without great customers and repeat customer, not to mention new ones, you will fail over time. So don’t miss out on growing your business in the best way possible. Learn how loyalty programs can be a huge boost for your ...
Views: 406 - Running a Product-Based Business? How to Develop an Efficient Manufacturing Strategy - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyIf you want to get ahead in the product based business landscape, you need to have more efficient manufacturing. Long gone are the days where you could throw up a product, drop ship it, and use a simple website to rack up sales. So make sure your profit margin gives you enough to manage payroll ...
Views: 320 - Preparing for the Elements of Nature: How to Run a Successful Construction Business - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyAny type of outdoor work can prove to be more difficult to complete during certain times of the year. This could impact the success of your business as a whole. Here are some tips that you can use to help you run a successful construction business no matter the elements. Educate Your ...
Views: 340 - Growing Your Consumer Base: 5 Ways to Improve Your Customer Experience - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyThere are many ways to improve customer service in your business. In most cases, it is highly profitable because companies who provide great customer service usually have a five percent higher profit than those who provide average or poor customer service. Furthermore, they usually get more ...
Views: 321 - Department Managers: How You Can Increase Team Productivity - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyIf you are a department manager, then you may find that your boss is often yelling at you about your team’s productivity. Before you quit or throw up your hands in despair, follow these tips to help solve team productivity issues in your area. You and your boss will be much happier, and you may ...
Views: 327 - Master Bakers: 5 Ways to Make Sure You Are Running a Successful Bakery - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyA bakery can be a very lucrative business if you know how to run it the right way. When you’re planning your bakery, make sure it’s successful. Follow these tips to have the most successful bakery on the block. Be Different Even if you have a lot of products that are all the same as every ...
Views: 508 - Building a Storefront: 5 Great Ways to Stand Out in Your Advertising - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyOpening a storefront business can be a great way to earn a living and contribute to your community. However, you’re going to have competition to keep in mind, either in your neighborhood or in your greater area. In order to stand out, you need proper advertising. These are five tips for getting ...
Views: 366 - 5 Ways to Make Your Business More Appealing to Potential Investors - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyIf you have a business that you want to take to the next level, you’ll want to recruit investors. This is not something that can be achieved passively, as investors need to trust you and your business in order to stake their hard-earned money into it. You need to prove that you and your business ...
Views: 614 - Climbing the Corporate Ladder: How to Take Your Professional Career to the Next Level - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyYour career is easily one of the most important areas of your life. If you want to make the most of it, climbing the ladder at your job is crucial. Here are four tips that will help you take your career to the next level and ensure both advancement and pay increases at work. Express Interest ...
Views: 772 - Business Owners: 5 Building Maintenance Items to Take Care of This Summer - by Submitted on May 30, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyBeing a business owner is all about being responsible. Not only do you need to handle all your employees and finances properly, you also need to make sure your building is in proper working order. The worst thing you can do is wait for something to go wrong. Instead, you need to take pre-emptive ...
Views: 456 - Know Who You are Hiring: How to Find the Right Employees for Your Business - by Submitted on May 16, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyOnce employers start the hiring process, they are typically interested in acquiring the most talented people on the block. However, without the consistent implementation of proven hiring strategies, they will likely fail to recruit and retain the top notch individuals they’re seeking. If you’re ...
Views: 466 - Pursuing Clients: 5 Unique Ways to Market Your Business - by Submitted on May 07, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyMarketing is such an important part of business that many companies dedicate an entire department to it. If you need help marketing, you may benefit from some of these tips. Try Social Media Social media is a great tool that many businesses have right at their fingertips. It’s a low-cost ...
Views: 438 - Branding Your Business: 6 Creative Tips to Stand out to Customers - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyIt doesn’t matter which field you choose, there will be lots of competition in the marketplace. However, when you create an amazing product and combine it with awesome branding and marketing strategies, you’ll win. Consider these six creative tips that will help you stand out to your ...
Views: 480 - Office Under Renovation: 5 Tips to Make the Process Easier for Your Employees - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyAn office renovation is a series of improvements made to its look and function. The work is stressful to employees who become displaced during the process. Review these five tips to help your workforce as they undergo these changes. Task Assignments Assign separate tasks for your employees. ...
Views: 827 - Digital Footprints: How to Protect Your Business from Controversy - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyRunning out of funding or failure to build a consumer base are the common culprits of why businesses flop. However, these aren’t the only things that could jeopardize a business’ road to success. A full-frontal attack on your business’ reputation and integrity can also lead to loss in customers ...
Views: 575 - Company Safety: How to Make Sure Your Business is OSHA Compliant - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyThe Occupational Safety and Health Administration, known as OSHA, sets workplace safety rules at the federal level. Their rules are followed by every business owner who wants to remain licensed and practicing. Following these rules is not always possible for you or your employees. Here are a few ...
Views: 724 - The Shipping Business: 5 Reasons to Make Sure Your Trucks are Insured - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyDriving a truck for the shipping business has its risks and benefits. You need to protect your company from potential lawsuits and vehicular damages. Insurance helps you to recover the costs as quickly and thoroughly as possible. Review five major reasons to consider the importance of trucker ...
Views: 634 - Home-Based Business: 6 Signs it is Time to Move to Another Office Space - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyRight now, you might be happy about running your business from home. After all, having a home-based business can allow you to do what you love without ever having to leave the house. However, in some cases, it is smart to move your home-based business to another office. These are a few signs ...
Views: 440 - The Business Side of Law: How to Make Your Firm a Successful Company - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyRunning a law firm is tricky many times. You have a lot of things going on that you need to pay attention to. First, there are the employees and support staff. Of course, there are your clients that you are currently working cases for. But then there is the business side of law. You need to ...
Views: 548 - The Warehouse Environment: How to Make Sure Your Employees Have Clean and Safe Air - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyA poorly ventilated warehouse becomes stuffy. Without proper air circulation, humidity and temperature levels rise. Failure to keep the warehouse well-ventilated results in either excess heating or cold, which is detrimental to workers and the equipment within the warehouse environment. This is ...
Views: 582 - How to Make Your Manufacturing Business Competitive in the Marketplace - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2018 from Lizzie WeakleyStatistics from Bloomberg show that 8 out of 10 businesses fail within 18 months of their launch. The big question to ask is, why does this happen, and if you are planning to start a manufacturing business, what can you do to ensure that your business is competitive in the marketplace? Before ...
Views: 460 - Production Practices: 3 Ways To Encourage Employee Safety - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyEmployees’ safety is essential for the achievement of an organization’s goal. Organizations often face losses when they cater for expenses caused by workplace illnesses and injuries. Employers can mitigate this problem by inspiring workers to adhere to the safety standards in workplaces. ...
Views: 568 - Warehousing and Manufacturing: The 5 Best Practices to Keep Your Customers Happy - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyCustomers are the main reasons why businesses exist. Without the customer, most business will end up closing down. Therefore, it is necessary to treat the customer right. Handling the customer in the right manner is essential especially in warehousing and manufacturing. There are ways that ...
Views: 623 - Learning to Fly? 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Aviation - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyThe aviation industry has a number of opportunities and areas to be involved in, from grounds operation to flight operation. Aviation is an enormous indispensable industry that facilitates global travel and is associated with various economic benefits. It also employs a large workforce to cover ...
Views: 697 - The Art of Startup: How to Use Modern Technology to Advertise Your Brand - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyAdvertising is the key to letting others know that your startup exists. Without this avenue of communication with the marketplace, it would be near impossible for any startup to get off the ground. Fortunately, today’s advertising options extend into the realm of using technology to help get the ...
Views: 813 - Business Administration: How a Business Degree Can Jumpstart Your Career - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyWhether you’ve already entered today’s highly-skilled workforce or you’re trying to be prepared for success from day one, a business degree may give you the competitive edge you’re looking for. Business degrees are applicable no matter the specific industry that you’re trying to succeed in. They ...
Views: 495 - 5 Ways a Car Accident Can Permanently Affect Your Work Life - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyCar accidents can have a devastating effect on all aspect on your life. Not only can bad car accidents leave you with a long-term disability, but they can also be detrimental to your work life. These effects can be permanent and might impact your ability to perform your work as before your ...
Views: 664 - 5 Things to Expect When Leasing Office Space for Your Startup - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyLeasing office space is one of the costs that every business must incur. Prior to heading out to lease office space, you need to remember that the location of your business will be one of the key determinants of its overall success. If your business serves walk-in clients, you need to ensure ...
Views: 541 - The Warehouse Business: 7 Keys to Make Sure You are Making Money - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyRunning an efficient warehouse is becoming easier as technology becomes more advanced. Even so, accidents still happen often in warehouses, and you want to keep the losses down and the profits high. Here are seven ways to make sure that your company continues to make money. 1. Follow a Plan ...
Views: 464 - Smells Delicious: How to Make Your Restaurant a Success - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyAccepting credit cards and providing delivery services are only two ways to remain in business. Take the work further by analyzing the reasons for success in the restaurant industry. The average person has hundreds of choices available, so think about what your competitors are doing and why your ...
Views: 517 - Career Nurses: Why You Should Become a Nurse Practitioner - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyIf you are interested in pursuing a career in nursing, you may have already realized that it is a career full of potential challenges. However, as challenging as the field can be, those who choose nursing as their livelihood also realize that it holds an equal number of potential opportunities ...
Views: 887 - The Business Boom: 5 Signs It is Time to Move Your Company Headquarters Across State Lines - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyYou poured a lot of time, money and effort into a building your company. Despite that investment, it’s possible that you’d do even better by relocation your headquarters or even your entire business to a new state. Here are some of the more compelling signs that it is time to make that ...
Views: 636 - Inside Business Finance: How to Best Manage Your Company's Revenue and Expenses - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA company’s cash flow is its most critical metric at all times. The ability to manage revenues and expenses counts a lot and has a significant impact on all business activities. This is critical given that an estimated 82% of businesses fail due to poor cash flow management. I. Invest in ...
Views: 548 - Efficient Inventories: 5 Ways to Improve Your Warehousing Business - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyThere are many ways to improve the warehouse operations that affect your products and customers. When the warehouse runs more efficiently, you save money to invest in all departments of your business. Start by reviewing 5 ways to improve the functions of your warehouse. 1. Invest in ...
Views: 671 - Getting Started: How Reviews Can Help Your Real Estate Business Grow - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA real estate business opens employment opportunities, liberty to work on your own, and uncapped potential for profits. One of the best ways to achieve quick growth in this lucrative industry is through reviews, specifically positive ones. Consumers have always trusted reviews by their peers ...
Views: 571 - Victims of Medical Malpractice: How You Can Get Justice - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyMedical mistakes and negligence stem from many sources and can be hugely expensive for patients and families. Statistics gathered over the past 13 years paint a picture of what mistakes can happen, how much injured patients can win, and how likely a malpractice suit is to succeed. What is ...
Views: 753(1 vote) - Everything You Need for Your Business to Reign Supreme - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA few years ago, players in the business world suggested that competition was healthy because it led to innovation and creativity. However, building a company with a competitive edge against others in the industry is no longer enough. In today’s world, you must reign in your sector to be ...
Views: 693 - Work and Play: How to Make Business Trips Great Again - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyNot everyone gets to have a job that allows them to travel. But for those who have been constantly traveling in and out of a country, it is not as easy and as smooth as it gets, especially when you are traveling for work or business. In a research conducted at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta ...
Views: 729 - Business Startups: Why You Need a Digital Marketing Plan - by Submitted on May 16, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyNo matter what type of startup you run, adding a digital marketing plan to your agenda is smart business. If you're not quite sure about what a digital marketing plan is, it's a strategy that provides a solution to getting the word out about your business. The following are some of the top ...
Views: 649 - New Business Owners: How to Properly Secure Your Business - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyCaressing your new business requires most of your time and attention. After all, if starting a company was easy, everyone would do it. Optimism drives you to serve your customers with excellence and supply your market with high-quality goods and services. Regardless of your performance, however, ...
Views: 567 - Packing Solutions: How to Take Care of Your Client's Products - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyNo business needs years of experience to pack and ship items correctly. You mainly need the knowledge to plan and prepare your shipments effectively. The quality of your customer's product depends on how much you know about packing materials and common problems. Learn several tips on the right ...
Views: 654 - Inventory Storage: How to Take Care of Your Clients' Products - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyLarge warehouses can be a challenge to maintain and secure. In order to keep your clients and deliver a great customer experience, you will need to carefully handle and manage your clients' products. These four steps will guide you through the process of designing proper inventory storage and ...
Views: 461 - Team Building: How to Improve Company Morale - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyThe most successful companies have several things in common, top among them being the ability to retain a sufficiently motivated workforce. These companies know that a happy employee almost always translates to a happy client, and in the end, improved organization performance. Keeping an ...
Views: 463 - Inventory Management: Why Keeping Accurate Inventory is Imperative to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyCompanies are required by the income tax law to conduct annual stock taking. However, this should not be the only reason for encouraging this practice. Inventory management offers substantial benefits to organizations that are geared towards ensuring the successful accomplishment of goals – ...
Views: 503 - Marketing Real Estate: How to Get Yourself Noticed By Buyers - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyTrue salesmanship goes into selling a home, especially in the off-season. Getting the property noticed by buyers is one of the major battles. With a mixture of traditional and innovative ideas, it's possible to spotlight a property with the possibility of multiple bids in the near future. Follow ...
Views: 574 - The Long Haul: Why Logistics and On-Time Delivery are Important for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyHigh customer satisfaction is something that few companies can survive without. Their satisfaction is top priority because they pay for everything from the employees' salaries to the building where the company is headquartered. If you are just starting out, making on-time deliveries is crucial ...
Views: 682 - Inventory Management: How Businesses Can Protect Their Products - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyIn a perfect world, it would not be necessary to worry about the chance of your inventory being damaged or stolen. Unfortunately, human error and theft are quite common. It can be difficult to determine if a shrinkage in inventory is because of theft, waste or breakage. Inventory management is ...
Views: 688 - 5 Reasons to Pursue a Career in Human Resources - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Lizzie WeakleyA career in human resources is one teeming with possibilities. The occupation continues to offer a good salary, solid growth rate and a very rewarding experience to the people who choose to seek this career path. Here are five reasons to pursue a career in human resources. 1. The Field is ...
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