Tag: business tips
The Power of Blogging (Why Every Company Needs a Blog)
Company websites need blogs. Not only do customers expect company sites to feature blogs, but blogs also can be powerful online assets. If your business doesn't yet have a blog, here's why every company needs one -- including yours. Drive More Website Traffic Blogs are known to increase website traffic, growing visits by 55 percent according to…
8 Benefits Of CRM Automation
In today's competitive business world, almost every company is looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition. There are many ways to accomplish that, but one of the most effective is automating your customer relationship management (CRM) system. Customer relationship management automation involves using a software platform to help you organize and manage customer…
The Biggest Gamification Mistakes Most Businesses Make
Gamification is one of the most popular methods businesses use to encourage employee engagement and motivate them to take specific actions. However, it can be difficult to get the balance right - too much gamification can actually deter employees, while too little can leave them feeling disinterested. In this article, we'll outline the biggest gamification…
You may not be getting the best out of your CRM without these hacks
Every company that needs customers for its products and services should have a way of managing them. A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is the surest way of helping your customers get the best customer service. The befitting CRM system will also help your business get the best patronage from your customers. A CRM system…
How To Negotiate A Salary With A New Employee
Every year, millions of people join the workforce and begin their search for the perfect job. While many factors come into play when choosing a position, salary is often one of the most important. Employers may also find it difficult to offer a salary that meets both their needs and the needs of their employees.…
Three in ten UK businesses abandoned IT projects during pandemic
A new survey of UK business leaders has revealed the successes and failures of business’ digital transformation journeys during the pandemic. The London-based digital agency commissioned an independent survey of 750 decision-makers within UK businesses. It found that the majority (56%) of businesses have successfully adopted one or more new technologies since the beginning of…
Two million people started side project during lockdown, claims Virgin StartUp
New research from Virgin StartUp, Virgin's not-for-profit entrepreneurial hub, reveals that one in three (33%) Brits dream of becoming an entrepreneur and would like to set up their own business. According to the study, approximately two million (5%) people have started a side project during lockdown while a further one in four (24%) said that…
5 reasons to start a freelancing career in lockdown
Lockdown has brought many people to think about alternatives in their career due to loss of their job or due to the sudden change of working pattern. The work from home pattern of working has made people seriously think about freelancing as a career. Freelancing means you are self-employed and sometimes work under contract for…
5 Ways to Keep Your Business Afloat During an Economic Downturn
Being a small business owner is a huge responsibility, and depending on the nature of your enterprise, it can become incredibly stressful during an economic downturn. The impact of government-imposed lockdown measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic has posed numerous challenges for entrepreneurs. Even though each business is different and carries its own risks,…
Top 30 things that Small Business owners wish they’d known
Small business owners have revealed the things they wish they'd known before starting out, including the importance of being patient – and being prepared to sacrifice their personal life! Research of 500 UK SME owners also revealed they would have liked to have appreciated how important sales and marketing is, as well as how much paperwork…
