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You’re an ambitious entrepreneur. You have a small business… but you also have big dreams. And you don’t expect your small business to remain small forever. Indeed, you have your sights set on nothing short of global domination in your chosen sector. And while your ambition is certainly laudable, there’s a good argument to be made for keeping a small business small. Small businesses generally have fewer overheads, less prospective cash flow trouble, the potential for less stressful working days and the propensity to build happy, rewarding relationships with your clientele.  As grand as your ambitions may be, there’s absolutely no shame in choosing to be the best small business that you can be rather than courting risk by chasing growth. Still, if you’re certain that taking your … [Read more...] about Is Business Growth a Blessing or a Curse?

And finally, do what you can to boost your pension pot. You can do this via a passive income, perhaps by investing in stocks or shares. Or you could take up an online side-hustle, perhaps by using one or more of the ideas given here, how to make money online for beginners, if you need some inspiration. Let’s face it, we all want to be financially stable, and the sooner we can do it the better. After all, it is never too early to get your finances in order for the future – you will thank yourself later! You may have picked up bad spending habits or have accrued debt, but once you acknowledge it you can get it sorted. As long as you are aware of the issues you can commit to putting them right and rectify old habits to stop them from happening again. Here are five simple ways to put … [Read more...] about Five Ways To Put Yourself In The Best Financial Position For The Future

When you are a leader in a business, you want to do the best by your employees as much as you want to do your best by your business in general. Some people go to work every day and hate the job they have and the boss they have - and you don't want people to feel that way when they come to work for you - right?  There is no rule that says you have to be a horrible boss. Just because you are in a position of power doesn't mean that you have to take that [power and make people fear you. Bullying isn't cool, and most people who leave their jobs don't do it because they dislike the work - they do it because they dislike the boss they have. If you can ensure that people are happy and feel respected and appreciated in their role, you’re going to have an extremely loyal workforce who want to … [Read more...] about Eight Ways To Be A Great Boss

When you’ve spent time in one place with your business, it can be hard to then move onto new premises. There are many reasons a business needs to be relocated. For some, it’s because they are in need of more space, for others, it’s a chance to work abroad in a new location where the customers are. It doesn't really matter why you’re moving: the point is, your business needs to be properly relocated so that you don't lose money and you don't lose customers. You have to plan an office move to perfection. Whether you do it yourself or you use a service like Shiply, it’s up to you. You need to do whatever it takes to reduce the cost and the stress of a move, while also avoiding business interruption and loss of revenue. You want this to be a successful relocation, so let’s take a look at … [Read more...] about It’s Time To Move On: Here’s How To Move Your Business

When you first start up your own business, chances are you take on the majority of the work associated with the business yourself. This is understandable. You’re still finding your feet, you probably have a limited budget and you probably have limited time to find helping hands. But as time progresses and your business begins to better establish itself and become more stable, you are going to need to bring in help from others to keep everything up and running. One person can only do so much and specialise in so many areas. Many hands make light work and will ensure each job in your company is completed to the best standard possible. But many small business owners don’t know where to start when it comes to looking for help. The following guide should introduce you to the basics of … [Read more...] about Taking On The Staff You Need