Ways to Attract and Keep the Best Employees
As a business owner, one of the top priorities to promote the success of your business is to hire the right people. Acquiring the right staff ensures you can trust your employees to get the […]
Human Resources
The Value of People Data
Back in 2011, Google CEO Eric Schmidt said that ‘every two days we create as much information as we did from the dawn of civilization up until 2003’.It’s a mind-boggling concept, but there’s no getting […]
4 ½ Things Small Businesses Should Know in 2014
Did you know that 94% of small business owners consider online marketing very important to helping their business grow? But while many of you plan to increase your online marketing, 29% of you feel overwhelmed […]
The Positives and Negatives of Having a Business Partner
‘Two heads are better than one’, as the old saying goes. However, in the business world, there are undoubtedly many sole traders who are doing well, and many partnerships which are doing badly. Another proverb […]
What Small Businesses Are Doing Differently in the New Year
Don’t plan too far Ahead Business changes so fast that it’s better to have shorter planning horizons. We typically only make 1-2 month-long investment plans – with a view for the longterm goals – and […]
Operating a Small Business Without a Dedicated HR Department
Hiring new staff is expensive, particularly when your small business is just taking off. It may seem unnecessary to hire a human resources specialist when you only have a handful of employees and limited funds. […]
The Importance of Outsourcing for Small Businesses
Outsourcing has become one of the hottest topics in the business world over the past few years, with so many tasks in the workplace now capable of being carried out by outside parties. The process […]
