Every business is expected to work hard on the back and front-ends of the business to succeed in the long term. A beautiful web design that appeals to target customers might have linux dedicated servers to keep it running smoothly behind the scenes and create a seamless user experience. A thorough Knowledge Base might utilize […]
Income Tax: Fraud vs. Negligence
Disclaimer: This article should not be treated as legal advice. It’s recommended that readers still consult legal counsel and contact a lawyer should they have any concerns regarding income tax, fraud, and negligence. One of the most important parts of being financially independent is making sure we pay our income tax correctly, and fraud […]
Business Owners: How to Chase Away Your Best Employees
Finding quality employees is not only time-consuming, but the time and expense that the HR department undertakes can be overwhelming. Think of the steps involved- starting with advertising to recruit a decent pool of candidates- to the training expense when hiring new employees. Now, consider your employee turnover rate with that cost going down the […]
Five Startup Myths Debunked So You’ll Become A Successful Entrepreneur
These days everyone wants to be an entrepreneur and launch a startup. It’s cool to be your own boss, wear the same clothes to work every day, have a ping-pong table in the fun room, and brainstorm with your team over pizza at 3 in the morning. Still, there is a huge gap between the […]
5 Spot-on Tips for a Successful Trade Show
Your big event is approaching, and you are wary of whether all your effort, months of coordinating the little details, all the communication would finally bear fruit. It is no doubt daunting and with a bit of planning and organization, you could be ready to handle any scenario. As with all significant events and the […]
Financing Options for Startup Business
The American essayist, Ralph Waldo Emerson, once said “Money often costs too much”. That’s a quote to which most owners of start-up businesses can easily relate, because finding the right sources of working capital in a business’ early years, is for most entrepreneurs the biggest headache that they face. And finding the right balance between […]
Startup-Corporate Collaboration: What You Need to Know Before Diving In
Startup-Corporate Collaboration: What You Need to Know Before Diving In Remember the moment you conceived the idea for you startup business? Remember the exact moment you realized that your idea can change lives or make you an ungodly amount of money, or both? We bet you felt prouder than a new parent. And […]
Entrepreneur Resources
One of the great books on leadership and business has to be Simon Sinek’s Start With Why. An easy to read guide to understanding your goals as a business leader and helping to set direction for yourself and your team.
EU Regulations Make A Cyber Breach A Fineable Offence
Most businesses have a cyber security strategy, but how many are aware that in less than a year from now, those that fail to prevent a cyber breach could be fined millions under new European regulations? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), is a new complicated requirement driven by the European Union (EU). This will […]
7 Apps Every Startup Needs
Running a startup business can be challenging because time and effort are required to establish best practices and get everything in your business working efficiently. Luckily, apps can help in several ways. You can tackle practically any business task with an app on your mobile device, from payroll and scheduling to human resources and finances. If […]