A business’ reputation is paramount for its survival. The trust and confidence of the clients directly impact the bottom line. This power is real and it can be felt inside and outside of the digital world. It is difficult if not impossible to conduct business with a bad reputation. Regardless of whether the tarnished brand identity is the result of a public scandal or litigation, you will immediately notice the difference on your balance sheet….

Pulling up the information of the headquarters of a Fortune 500 company to make a pitch can be an unnerving task- you may feel a twinge of panic. This is completely normal! Landing a sale from a customer this big could be a massive boon for your organization. After all, the budget for one of their small projects could cover your payroll for the whole year. But in reality, there isn’t anything to fear. Sales…

Taking courses as you run your business can help you in becoming more successful. A degree or just a short course can give you better business perspectives and more ideas to grow and expand your business. Also, studying can help you in making better decisions. However, going to school and running a business at the same time can be a big challenge for busy entrepreneurs.  But with proper planning, it is achievable. This article highlights…

  When you are looking for a new career, you need to know what the managers in your new company want from an employee. If you are a manager, you need to know what to look for when you are hiring. Read on to find out what the best qualities are in employees that managers are going to want to see, and how to show them off as much as possible. You’re Willing To Learn…

Interior design has emerged as one of the most important aspects while designing your new home or revamping the existing one. A good decoration can make your room feel out of the world, and a bad design concept can make you feel claustrophobic inside your own home. A good interior design and decoration idea can add life to your home and office. You should always plan in advance while decorating your home or your office,…

They say that talk is cheap but, in sales, talk is everything. You’re either pitching to clients or making sure they’re happy with what you’ve successfully pitched. As such, honing your sales language and knowing just what to say can be the difference between a solid pitch or a happy customer and, well, the opposite. Here are some of the most important phrases for a sales team to know — teach them to yours and…

  Traditional workplace dress codes are changing and it’s becoming increasingly popular for businesses to offer a more flexible attitude to work attire. This can make choosing your work wardrobe feel like a minefield, how can you dress professionally but comfortably? How relaxed is too relaxed? And what is smart/casual anyway? It can be tough to know how far to go and while you can try to model yourself around your colleagues and how they…

You can put a lot of effort into creating the best e-commerce business. Your store is pristine, your images are perfect, your emails are customer centric and engaging but when it comes to shipping, how can you be sure you are providing the best customer experience? We’ve put together our guide to e-commerce shipping and fulfilment to help you get your head around this important part of your business. Shipping strategy   There are some…

At some point in time, business owners conclude they have to get global. Going global is an obvious decision for businesses that reached an advanced growth in their origin countries. Selling overseas expands a company’s reach and portfolio. Hot markets like China, South America, and the Middle East are attraction points for business owners because of the fast growth and impressive potential they have. It’s not surprising business owners across the world take into account…

    Reach back into your video library and find your eighties action movies and dust a couple off. Choose one to watch and chances are you’ll find a scene involving a video conferencing call. Typically these features take place in the future where technology is advanced far beyond the 1980s. Today, however, video conferencing calls are a common occurrence.  So common, in fact, that it has taken on a new meaning and taken over…