So, you are thinking of setting up a subscription-based business, but you are still unsure about how to go about it. Without doubt, the subscription economy can prove to be truly lucrative for those who successfully manage to launch the right kind of subscription business. Whether it’s providing over-the-top video …
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Are You The Leader Your Business Needs?
There’s more to being a business owner than a good idea and some money to back it up. The mistake that far too many people make is that they assume that the authority over their business is something that’s just going to fall into their lap because they are the …
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Small Scale Manufacturing: Building The Foundations Of Success
Most people think of large factory spaces and production lines running 24/7 when you mention manufacturing. But the reality is there are many opportunities for starting a small scale manufacturing business – and it’s possible to thrive. The trick to ensuring success is to lay some solid foundations – here’s …
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Save on Your Construction Project Without Cutting Corners
You might engage your business in a construction project for a couple of reasons. Even if you don’t work in property development, you might need a new building for your company. Working on a construction project is something that can take a long time, as well as use up a …
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Ready, Set, Cook! Get Your Restaurant Ready For Its Big Opening
If you have been working on establishing your own restaurant for some time now, you will know just how much effort needs to go into getting things just right. And it would be such a shame if all this effort went to waste on a pretty lackluster opening! One of …
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Effectively Communicating with Your Workforce
It’s common knowledge that maintaining effective communication between management and the workforce is essential for maximizing productivity, but a lot of companies fail because it’s easier said than done. Effectively communicating with your workforce isn’t just about telling them or asking them “what’s up.” It requires the right approach. …
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Building Blocks: 6 Essential Components of Every Successful Development Project
Have you ever started a development project, only to see it crumble into pieces due to a lack of care and planning? Don’t worry, you aren’t the only one. Around the world, there are probably thousands of development projects going on. Whether they’re small scale building projects or massive skyscrapers, …
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Whatever Floats Your Boat: Maritime Business Ideas to Dip Your Toes In
Businesses by the waters aren’t the most sought after, but they’re definitely not forgotten. There aren’t many people that will actively look for a business close to a body of water or even over a body of water, but there are many untapped opportunities for brave individuals to tackle if …
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In The Business Of Protection: Protecting Your Business From Your Staff
It’s not secret that staff can be incredibly dangerous for a business. Making mistakes can cause massive backlash when it comes to the way that you treat them. But, of course, most businesses can’t do without their staff. So, you need to find another way of protecting yourself and protecting …
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Time Is Money: Time-saving Tactics For Your Business
In most cases, taking on more work means taking home more money. But how do you fit all that work into one forty hour week? Constant overtime and extra weekend shifts can be unhealthy. And rushing work and cutting corners only affects quality. This is where time-saving methods are important. …
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Corporate Social Responsibility: Your Customers Care, So Should You
While individualism might seem like one of the driving forces of our modern society, the truth is that the silent majority is getting more and more conscious of their effect on the world at large. They expect the same to ring true of their businesses. We’re not going to talk …
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The Real Reasons Your Business Isn’t As Profiting As Much As It Should
There isn’t a business owner out there that doesn’t want to their company to be profiting more than it is now. Profit is how you measure how far you’ve come and how you ensure that you’re still able to break new ground. But there might be quite a few existing …
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Is Your Business a Ticking Bomb? Defuse These Common Issues Before They Go Off
You might not be experiencing it yet, but there are signs in your business that tell you you’re not doing a great job. These issues are hidden but, once agitated enough, they’ll explode and take you and your business down together. Is your business a ticking bomb? Let’s explore some …
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Don’t Get Lost With These Simple Loss Prevention Methods In Production
Any business that is in the business of producing goods, either for the wholesale market or to distribute directly to consumers, has to have a keen understanding of loss. We’re talking about lost time, lost work and lost goods. At the end of the day, they all mean the same …
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5 Ways Automation Can Benefit Your Laboratory
Automation has often been associated with large-scale production such as manufacturing cars or canning food, but the process goes beyond assembly lines and other industrial purposes. Laboratory automation systems can also be a viable option for enhancing your laboratory because of the following benefits: Precision – Properly calibrated, mini electric …
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Putting The Robot In “Human” Resources
We tend to think that HR is something that is done by, well, humans. The name kind of suggests as much. But the truth of the matter is that so much of what we think of as human resources is now readily carried out by our faithful robots friends, doing …
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