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Inflation can affect a lot of people and businesses – startups included. For businesses that have just begun, inflation can make things more challenging. To explain, inflation is what happens when prices for products and services increase. Inflation therefore has a big impact on the value of money. The value of a dollar now will not be the same after a period of time due to inflation. When prices rise and the value of money drops, consumers will see a decline in the purchasing power of their money. There are several factors that can...

How important are leadership skills in negotiations? Can they help our businesses thrive? There’s definitely a connection between leaders and negotiations; as a matter of fact, executives, CEOs, managers and company owners, should all have the ability to bargain. Poor negotiation skills will cripple your company and you’ll end up losing key customers. While some strategies are classic, others are meant for experienced leaders willing to go to extreme lengths to ensure the success of their organization. Magic, luck and emotions...

Securing contracts is the lifeblood of freelancing. Without a new contract you are, in effect, out of work and as most contractors operate on a temporary basis, it is always important to have one eye on what’s next. There are certain factors that are quite important when it comes to landing a new contract and as you become more experienced as a contractor this process will become almost second nature. However, it never hurts to go over a few top tips that could be the difference between securing your dream project and settling for one...

If you’re considering the move into contracting, there are a wealth of considerations you need to make and some of the processes can initially seem daunting, particularly to those who have not previously worked on a freelance basis. When most people think of contracting, their initial view is that this way of working comes with unmanageable amounts of paperwork and the need to be able to keep your own accurate and detailed accounts. While operating as a limited company contractor comes with the potential benefit of legally minimising...

Many people have heard about asbestos – especially those working in the building trade – and while it can be an innocuous substance if it has been treated in the correct way, prolonged exposure to the fibres can lead to serious illness and death. Where are you likely to find it? Although asbestos may have been used both outside and inside a property, there are particular areas you should look out for when working in, or making repairs or alterations to a building. Pay special attention to lofts, roof panelling and tiles, boiler...

The World Wide Web helps you reach out to potential clients around the world who can easily purchase products from your e-commerce portal 24/7 all year long. As an entrepreneur, it is very essential for you to grow your business and increase your profits with meticulous planning and implementation. For every e-commerce business that is successful, there are dozens that fall flat as they do not come with proper planning and strategies. Many ecommerce entrepreneurs make some common mistakes that hurt their business and stop their growth...

There are millions of active users worldwide who are using social media platform. Nowadays social media platform becomes the most important and essential platform to get connected with the people around the world, whether it’s a personal or professional it lets you connect with other person. Each activity on these social platforms creates a challenging data. This big data is just waiting to be researched. In reality, social media now represent the leading and major source of customer information. Nowadays, Big Data is the buzzword in...

You’re a growing business and your products are in high demand; this would sound like perfect news to many, but how do you plan on storing your products up until the time when they are purchased? Whether you’re the head of a small business or a corporate company, each and every one of you will come across a business storage issue within your lengthy career; so when the time comes, here’s what to do. Start Up Businesses A start up business will not require a large amount of space to store their products so there are a number of solutions...

The millennials entering our workforce today are simply known as “digital natives” and the reason behind that is quite self-explanatory. It is estimated that by the end of this year 36% of the workforce will consist of millennials and by the end of 2025 that figure will go up to a whopping 75%. The workplace will be dramatically changed by the new generation who are being brought up to interact with the world in a very different way. It is very important for businesses to embrace and adapt to millennial employees as they’re...

The office is a place which should be peaceful. In the first place, it is a place to work. That is why there should be peace and order so that working and thinking minds will not be disturbed. However, some offices have become as noisy as the street or disorderly as the marketplace. Why do some employees spark loud and long talking? Why do they turn on the volume of their music higher and engage in playing practical jokes? Here are some answers that some employees know, but their employers do not. Not Busy First, these people are not...