2020
Adjusting to the new normal: Are You Ready For Change?
Far from things going back to how they were, we can now see that the new normal in the post Covid-19 world is likely to be with us for some time to come. In this month’s column, Douglas Ballard argues…
When Should You Utilise Outsourcing In Your Business?
There is no business that will function completely independently. They form partnerships with clients and suppliers, and with contractors. In order for a business to know what, how, and when to outsource, they need to get past the complications of…
3 Ways to Physically Protect Your Business
Nowadays, when we talk about protecting our businesses from threats, we tend to think of intangible and web security based threats. Sure, cyber criminals pose a huge threat to any business that has any online presences. At the end of…
Rebranding? Always Invest In These Potential Aids
Rebranding your business is a unique process to say the least. Not many businesses decide to go through this entire relaunch effort, because sometimes it can leave you to start from a lesser place than you are now. You need…
8 Established Ways To Improve Your Manufacturing Operations
Manufacturing is an industry that’s full of potential, but it’s not as if success will automatically come your way. Competition can be tough, after all. Even if you’re currently achieving success, there are no guarantees that things will remain the…
Identifying The Overlooked Areas Of Your Business
Many businesses go overlooked as a whole in the modern working world, but when you’ve got a small business of your own that you really want to succeed, you need to be sure you’re putting as much time and attention…
The Golden Financial Rules For New Business Owners
You’re eager to start your first business, and you’re very confident in your idea. All business owners start off in the same vein, but there’s a specific aspect of running a company that often gets overlooked. Yep, you’ve guessed it,…
Moving Forward With Your Financial Goals in 2020
There is no denying that we have all just been through a mammoth six months of the year due to the global pandemic and outbreak of COVID-19. It has been a very difficult time for so many not able to…
Global e-waste up 21% in five years, and recycling isn’t keeping up
Each year, the total amount of e-waste (electric and electronic equipment) the world uses grows by 2.5 million tonnes. Phones, radios, toys, laptops – if it has a power or battery supply it’s likely to join a growing mountain of…
What Your Recovery-Marketing Must Look Like
After 3-4 months of lockdown, now is the right time to begin your marketing push. It’s the one area in your business, that you should not be cutting funding or manpower for. You’re in a rat race now, whether you…
Your Responsibilities For The Vehicles In The Business
A lot of businesses are relying more and more on their own vehicles, whether they are building their own delivery fleet or supplying their team members with the means of transport they need to work on the road. However, when…