Entrepreneurs and business owners wear a ton of hats. It might be providing customer service; it might be hiring employees or motivating staff. Perhaps it is pitching to a new client or simply mopping the floors. It is easy for entrepreneurs to overextend themselves or spend too much time on marketing and advertising when they should be focused on maintaining ...

When we have a team of engaged, content employees, we experience a whole range of business benefits. Employees who put in that extra mile are more likely to stay loyal to your organization, and they are generally much more productive.   An engaged employee really is the holy grail for any company, but creating an atmosphere conducive to great engagement ...

Productivity and time management are essential factors for any business. At times, it’s easy to be overwhelmed with little tasks that take up so much of our time and productivity. However, we all have a way of working out the situation to achieve maximum productivity. We asked entrepreneurs and business owners how they maximise time running their business. #1- Using Teamwork ...

Employees are the key piece of any business puzzle. It is simple math – if an employee is happy and productive, they work better to make your business grow. Knowing this, the only way to ensure office efficiency and get quality work done in time, is to boost employee productivity. So, what can you do to make sure all business ...

Are you an entrepreneur with big goals for your startup business? If so, you’ll need every advantage to make your plans come to life and reach your profitability goals. The right tools can help you power your way to resounding success. Get on the path to business success with these 8 options for your productivity and collaboration toolset. Project management ...

Half of all small businesses in the United States shut down by their fifth year. This is one of the findings published in a report from the US Small Business Administration. There are many reasons cited for this — a non-existent business plan, and lack of capital and poor management are among the most popular reasons. But businesses do not ...

Tell me honestly do you feel that you lack on meeting the deadlines? Well a lot of us does not make it to the deadlines and thus need more time to accomplish the tasks. Let me first of all clear one thing that people who manage to accomplish the task on time are not superhuman. One thing which makes them ...

As an online business owner, you’ll already be fully aware that there simply aren’t enough hours in the day. In the mornings, you take a look at your to-do list, and by lunchtime, your list has doubled in size. This is why it’s so important to keep your productivity levels high, so you can get things done. However, this isn’t ...

Employee burn out is seen all too often in workplaces of all industries. Between kids, spouses, and extra-curricular activities in addition to their work, employees can easily find themselves feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. Even as a CEO, sometimes it can be easy to lose the daily drive to get things done. But, as the CEO, you help set the morale ...

Running a home business is not easy for anyone. It involves the ability to be disciplined, patient and diligent. The home-based worker must have an excellent sense of time management and the motivation to keep going even when it seems as if all strikes are against him or her. The following are some things that a home-based worked can do ...