Managing Your Inventory for Next to Nothing

Inventory Management Software as a Service

As the owner of a small and medium-sized business, it’s understandable that you want to keep your business overheads as low as possible. However, in this age of cloud applications and software-as-a-service, there’s simply no excuse not to embrace software and technology at every turn in your business.

Inventory management solution

Right now, you’re probably using email, calendaring, tasks and collaboration applications for free. Your business absolutely depends on these applications. But if your business deals with products, or if you’re a wholesaler or distributor, then you can add inventory management software to this list.

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Growing Your Business: 3 Under-Utilized yet Effective Advertising Channels for Lawyers

Marketing is an essential proponent for lawyers, but getting it right is not always straightforward. Regardless of the type of law you practice, you’re swimming in the same pool of clients as numerous other firms.

Like most businesses, it only takes a few seconds to attract a customer and convince them to consider you over other attorneys in your area. Therefore, putting together an advertising strategy that quickly captures the attention of prospective clients can propel you to the top of the competition.

Law firm marketing

You may already be implementing conventional advertising channels like yellow pages, radio, and television but if you’re wary that you’re not doing enough, these three lesser-utilized but useful methods can be the finishing touches your marketing plan needs.…

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How to Treat Driving for Uber Like a Business

Is driving for Uber a small business? It can be. You might not have employees, but you still have overhead, clients and a service to sell – your driving. The vast majority of drivers will operate as a sole proprietorship, but there are a few rideshare drivers that will incorporate or form an LLC.

Uber driver as a business owner

Even if you’re not one of those few drivers that choose to incorporate, you can still treat driving for Uber like a business.

These concepts can be used in many small businesses.

Run Your Operation Like a Business

A lot of one-person businesses operate as a sole proprietorship.…

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4 Ways Your Business Could Benefit from Temporary Buildings

Regardless of industry, businesses often need more physical space to grow, meet client demand, or complete a project. The problem? Acquiring extra room can cost a lot of money, eating into your company profits. In some cases, expansion can be so expensive that it’s not a feasible option, which could inhibit company growth. When this happens, what can you do?

temporary buildings

Many business owners turn to temporary structures. Depending on the company, this could be anything from an additional trailer or a catering van, to a warehouse or an office block. To help you decide if temporary buildings could work for your business, here are the benefits.…

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The Vital Role Service Businesses can Play in Your Company’s Success

We often think of a company in a fairly simplistic way: as a self-sufficient organization. We think of it as a corporation with various departments, like Human Resource Management, Accounting, and Finance, Production, Research and Development (R&D), Purchasing, Marketing, and Selling.

IT consulting service

But, in fact, the world of business is a far more complicated place. Almost every business needs a service business every once in a while, or on an ongoing basis, to keep the show on the road. These support businesses can be broken down into two broad categories: technical services and business services.

Technical Services

A business needs all types of technical services, depending on the nature of the business.…

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Using Gamification to Achieve Your Financial Goals

While everyone dreams to turn their financial goals into reality, it is disheartening to know that 65 percent of Americans, according to CNBC, save little to almost nothing towards achieving these goals. Little does anyone in the ‘65% club’ realize the danger that this financial irresponsibility puts them in. Undesirable situations such as having no workable budgets, rising debt rates and having little to no funds to offset a huge emergency are becoming the norm.

Gamification for achieving financial goals

The truth is, however, that not everyone can exercise the same level of financial responsibility. Sometimes all it takes is some motivation to get you started.…

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Key Findings About Workplace Behavior From The TalentLMS Gamification Survey

A new survey published by a learning management systems company has found the stunning benefits of gamification in the workplace. The report published by TalentLMS was prepared after surveying nearly 400 employees in the age range of 18 to 69 years with a mean age of 36. Here are a few key findings from the survey.

Learning through gamification

Impact of gamification on productivity

One of the primary objectives of using gamification is to improve employee engagement and overall productivity. The TalentLMS study found that an overwhelming 87 percent of surveyed participants believed that gamification has helped them improve productivity at work. This is a near eight percentage points jump up from a similar survey conducted in 2014 when 79% of the participants responded in the affirmative.…

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Turn Your Photography Hobby Into a Viable Freelance Business With These Tips

Have you been thinking about turning your photography hobby into a sustainable business? You might be surprised to discover that it’s a fairly simple transition to make. The popularity of the internet and social media has opened up entirely new opportunities for freelancers. So if you want to transition from hobby photographer to freelance photographer, there’s no better time to get started.

Freelance photographer

Leverage Social Media

One of the easiest ways to grow a freelance photography business is to use your favorite social media platforms as a marketing tool. Instagram is the most obvious platform to start with because it revolves around photography.…

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What Kind Of Property Does Your Small Business Need?

Forbes.com reported in 2017 that “the one-year survival rate for [small] businesses hit 79.9% in 2016,” and that “about half of all establishments survive five years or longer, and only one-third survive 10 years or more.” In order to stay afloat in such a competitive environment, making wise purchases for your small business is an absolute necessity. This is especially true as you decide which physical space best suits your needs.

Office space

If you are currently searching for a property that accommodates your small business, see which one could be the best fit.

Shared office space/co-working

Considering the purchase of property for your small business?…

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How Much Office Space Do You Really Need?

The cost of renting office space has spiralled over the past year. In 2017, the global flexible office market has grew by over 18% and this growth has continued to soar in 2018. Recent research has revealed New York City to be the most expensive place in the world to rent a desk, with San Francisco, Chicago, Sydney, Los Angeles, and London rounding off the top six.

Spacious office space

With rising office space costs, it’s becoming increasingly important to ensure you’re only renting the space your business needs. According to analysis by Philips Lighting, businesses around the world can save a total of £1.11 trillion in reduced office costs, by simply reducing the number of empty workspaces and meeting rooms in their offices.…

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