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Spending money is an occupational hazard when you run a business. Without investment, you can't expect to grow and make a profit as your company will plateau and start to stagnate. However, the balance is a tough one to get right since most SMEs have limited budgets. Like pretty much every small business, you'll focus on the essentials as they are integral. Unfortunately, the name is misleading because a large percentage of organizations overspend on the features they believe to be non-negotiable. If you want to avoid this mistake, please continue reading. Here are the four main mistakes and how to fix them. Networking Face-to-Face As the Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted, there are problems when you network in-person. A health crisis aside, businesses often spend too much money on … [Read more...] about 4 “Essential” Expenses Businesses Overspend On

Take a look at the beautiful homes of the world. Since the dawn of mankind, we have seen the best, largest, grandest and most famous homes of all, have a tremendous entrance. It's a statement as loud as one can make, to step into a home and be greeted by things like a crystal chandelier, a twin or Imperial staircase, incredible hardwood flooring and of course, a sculpture that examines the human condition. You know when you see these things, that you are in a very special place. This is why Buckingham Palace, The White House, The French President’s palace, all have these types of entrances.  The foyer begins The foyer is the staging area as so many kings and queens have put it. It's where the first impression is made. When guests open the front door, they are led into the foyer, … [Read more...] about Foyer Or Folly? Making A Grand Entrance

With most jobs, you are provided statutory sick pay. You can still earn a living, even if you need time off following an injury at work or a sudden illness. However, if you are self-employed, whether as a freelancer or working in trades, you know that you - and only you - are responsible for your financial support. This stings, to say the least, especially if you’re in a situation where you’ve been unable to save. While it is not ideal, though, there are some things you can and must do to make sure you can find some stability, particularly if you do not know how long you will be out of action.  Let Your Clients Know  Experiencing an injury or coming down with an illness can happen at any time, and while speaking to your clients might not seem high on your priorities immediately, it’s … [Read more...] about What To Do When You’re Self-Employed and Unable to Work?

Office running costs are a big burden for businesses and they eat into your profits in a big way. Finding ways to cut back on office costs should, therefore, be a priority. Unfortunately, that’s often easier said than done. But insurance is one of the areas that many business owners forget to consider, even though there are some effective ways to make savings. You could always skip the insurance but then that puts you in a very vulnerable position if somebody breaks in or there is a fire. The good news is, you can have the best of both worlds. These are the best ways to cut the cost of office insurance without putting yourself at risk. Install Security Systems Insurance companies consider a number of factors when deciding on a price for your insurance policy. The likelihood of a break-in … [Read more...] about Is Your Business Wasting Money On Office Insurance?

You probably have heard some of your customers complaining about your product or service, and these complaints can be a cause of alarm for your team. Before it’s too late, you have to think of the effective customer support strategies you can implement to avoid any negative impact on your business. What are some of the best customer support strategies for your company? 1. Offer Toll-free Customer Support Number Kall8 explains that offering 1-800 or toll-free customer support number is crucial to a successful business. And why not? Your customers prefer calling you for free than paying just to reach you, which improves customer experience. One of the best strategies your team can offer to your customers is a toll-free number, which will give you access to millions of people who may … [Read more...] about Customer Support Strategies Your Team Should Always Do