7 Real Truths On Being Your Own Boss

Self-employment and having your own business are the new black when it comes to dream jobs. More than 57 million people freelance in the US alone. And, by 2027 freelancers will make the majority of the American workforce.

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Yet, being your own boss doesn’t always mean things are smooth as silk. So, take some time to research what’s this all about before quitting your full-time job. Otherwise, you risk losing your living standards and ending up looking for a new job sooner than you think. Let’s take a closer look.

Getting Rich Overnight? It Isn’t Going to Happen

If your first thought about freelancing is never-ending piles of money, then this isn’t the right path for you.…

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How to Double Your Subscription List in 2 Months

When you send an email to people, there are several things that matter to make them subscribe to your emails. Several things like:

  • Eye catching visuals and design of the email,

  • Content of the email and compelling messages,

  • Mass audience appeal and shareability,

  • Email signature, pop-ups and banners,

  • Frequency of sending,

  • Incentives that are given to the recipient.

What’s more, people sure do love free things. And if you can offer free courses or at least some small discounts or offers then it will increase your email subscription list within no time.

Subscribing to email subscription list

As a matter of fact, these are some basic tips to grow your email subscribers but there are many more to go.…

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The Advantages of Digital Compliance Archiving

According to recent studies, nearly 47% of business owners claim data growth is one of their biggest challenges.

If your business operates in the financial sector, then you have to take data compliance archiving seriously. Failing to put the right archiving solutions in place can lead to you having large fines levied against.

Digital compliance archiving

In the past, business owners had to rely on paper files and file cabinets to house this type of important data. As technology has advanced, so have the convenience of digital compliance archiving. Read below to learn about the benefits that come with handling all of your compliance archiving online.…

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How to Automate Email Campaigns Using Automation360

Digital marketing today is simply irreplaceable in communicating with your customers. Saying ‘hello’ on social media or sending random emails is not enough anymore, because everybody does that. For successful business, you need an email marketing strategy that will make your email campaign stand out.

Email marketing strategy and tool

If you’re looking for a new way of automating your email campaigns, please welcome Automation360. It’s a must-have tool in your email marketing routine, because it:

  • boosts the conversion allowing to set different email workflows depending on recipients’ behavior;
  • provides with endless variety of triggers, filters, conditions, actions, goals and ways of reaching your customers (email, web push and SMS);
  • upgrades the personalization of your email campaigns;
  • saves your time and simplifies your email practice.
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Tools to Boost Organisation in Any Company

One of the biggest struggles for businesses in today’s fast-paced, high-tech world is organising busy workloads from day to day. With emails flying back and forth and phones ringing off the hook, it can feel as though a project will never come together. Luckily, there are a variety of organisational tools you can use to gain some control over the chaos and make sure everyone in your company or team is on the same page.

Entrepreneur using business tools

When used in the right way, these tools can enhance productivity, streamline workflow and reduce stress for all employees. This leaves you with much more time and energy to focus on delivering high quality work, as well as an undoubtedly more efficient business.…

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What are The Responsibilities of Company Directors?

Whether you are contracting for your own limited company or you are appointed as the director for someone else’s company, there are certain duties that you are required by law to perform as director. If you own a limited company and are appointing a director, you should also understand these responsibilities to ensure that your company remains compliant with the current rules and regulations surrounding limited companies.

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Company directors’ responsibilities

Director’s functions

The Companies Act 2006 set forth the current duties and obligations of limited company directors. There are a total of seven major functions that the director must perform. These include promoting the company, exercising independent judgement in the operation of that company, using reasonable care and skill when performing company duties, avoiding any conflicts of interest within the company, and declaring any interests in proposed transactions.…

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5 Things You Need to Know About X-Ray Scanners

It might not seem like the most obvious piece of equipment that a company needs, but an X-Ray machine can be a vital part of you day-to-day workings and facilities management. They’re essential in tightening your security measures.

X-Ray scanned backpack

But not everyone is a security expert, so to help here are some essential facts you should know about X-Ray Scanners.

1. They are safe to use

You are right to be concerned about radiation of X-Rays, exposure in large doses can be incredibly harmful. But when utilised and handled carefully we can do incredible things with it.

When X-Rays are used for security purposes the machines have been designed with precision to ensure that they are safe for business use.…

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Trying to Keep Your Delivery Vehicles Safe? Check Out These Essential Maintenance Tips

The damage caused by car crashes cost American businesses nearly $230 billion a year.

Keeping the delivery vehicles you have safe is something you need to view as a priority. Neglecting to provide these vehicles with the care they need can lead to accidents occurring. For years, The Clark Law Office has handled car accident claims that are caused by fleet maintenance issues.

Delivery vehicle safety

Rather than waiting until a lawsuit is filed against your company to change your fleet management policies, you need to take a good hard look at them now. Here are some of the things you need to consider when attempting to keep your delivery vehicles safe.…

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Understand How Customers and Other Businesses Research Goods

Businesses and individuals alike often research the goods and services they are interested in before they make a purchase. It is important that, as a business, you understand the ways in which buyers perform this research and why. That way, you can make better choices for your marketing and your website, ensuring that you get the right information in front of customers where they are searching.

Customer researching products

The Internet has changed the way people research, as it has done for just about everything else. Here are a few things you need to know about how customers and other businesses research goods:

Getting Company Information

Company information isn’t as readily available as it used to be.…

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