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How to Effectively Train New Employees
  • 07 September 2021
  • Liam Edwardson

How to Effectively Train New Employees

For any small business, hiring and training the right employees is critical. Employees who are not properly trained could be less efficient, take longer to get their work done, provide poor customer service and contribute to an unhappy work environment. This all leads to increased turnover, a need to seek and hire new candidates, decreases in profitability and, ultimately, more work for you. Here’s a guide for avoiding this situation by properly training your employees. 

Smart Ideas to Have Fun at Work in 2021
  • 01 June 2021
  • Jelani Markus 

Smart Ideas to Have Fun at Work in 2021

Is fun at work possible? Is a fun workplace a good thing for your business? A vast number of employers and employees think that fun at work is an incredibly valuable factor when making a career-choice. If you could find a way to improve productivity, boost morale and positively increase business results while you and your staff enjoy the time you spend together, would you do it? 

The Lasting Impact of Women in Business
  • 22 March 2021
  • Jelani Markus

The Lasting Impact of Women in Business

Celebrating this Women’s History Month from a business standpoint means taking a good look at some of the impact women have had in the business world. The contributions women have made throughout so many industries have been historic, impactful and worthy of praise. Here are just a few eyebrow-raising achievements we can attribute to female entrepreneurs, small business owners and employees.

6 Ways to Keep Your Business Relevant
  • 15 November 2016
  • Elvis Michael

6 Ways to Keep Your Business Relevant

Businesses must continuously evolve to keep up with industry changes and stay relevant. Regardless of your business model and status, unpredictable changes in customer preferences and the economy can cause

The Importance of Market Knowledge
  • 03 November 2016
  • Eric Michaels

The Importance of Market Knowledge

When you are establishing a new company, you can face a variety of different struggles. After finding great clients or customers, you need to work to keep them. And once you have a loyal following