Times are tough in business at the moment. All businesses continue to tighten their belts five full years after the financial crisis really started to hit. It has been particularly difficult for small businesses to survive. Many haven’t. Even giant retailers have disappeared forever, with the loss of thousands of jobs. You may be one of the ones who have…
One of the most important parts of running a business is assessing and managing the risks. If you don’t bother to do this, all kinds of things could go wrong. Depending on the industry you work in, you could have more risks to worry about than others. Regardless, you should be able to assess and manage them effectively to move…
They say you should work smart, not hard. But everyone working in the field of construction knows that hard work is a part of the job whether you like it or not. No matter how clever you are in your management and operations processes, you still have to work hard at the end of the day. But if you work…
As a health care provider, it is your legal duty to ensure what you do follows all relevant laws and procedures. You deal with a lot of sensitive patient data, and it’s important that data doesn’t go astray. In the US, federal HIPAA privacy laws got set up to ensure patient data gets handled in a responsible and safe manner….
The rise of virtual services has been profound over the course of the last decade. With the onset of more start-ups in the world of business, this trend is likely to increase. When a start-up is first emerging, they need to make sure that they are running a comprehensive business. But, they also need to ensure that they are cutting…
When you run a business, there will be times where you have to make trips abroad to see current and prospective clients. You might also need to meet with suppliers, attend trade shows or even meet with government officials. Is this going to be your first time going abroad for business? If so, you might be panicking a little. But…