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Essentials Every Small Business Needs to Compete

In the fast moving business landscape, small businesses face fierce competition. To thrive in such an environment, it’s crucial to equip your business with the right tools and strategies. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale up, here are some essentials that every small business needs to compete effectively.

1. Online Presence

Having a strong online presence is non-negotiable in the digital age. A well-designed website that’s also easy to navigate, mobile-friendly, and optimised for search engines is essential. If you don’t know where to start when it...

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Shipping in the Age of Covid-19

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Wed, 07/29/2020 - 8:27pm

2020 has been a year like no other. Every industry has been impacted by Covid-19 in one way or another. Many businesses have suffered, some have closed, and others have innovated and survived. One thing has been certain no matter the industry; the virus has forced us all to adapt and innovate. Supply chains have faced unpredictable disruption both domestically and abroad. Any companies relying on goods manufactured in China quickly realized it was time to diversify, if not long overdue.

Right before the COVID chaos, the major carriers decided to lower the weight thresholds to apply...

University of Exeter alumni should ‘remain vigilant’ after data breach

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 07/28/2020 - 2:24pm

Former students from The University of Exeter are being asked to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity after their data was breached.

It is the latest university to be revealed as part of the global data breach, which has affected more than 20 universities and charities in the UK, US and Canada after hackers attacked cloud computing provider, Blackbaud.

Blackbaud, one of the world’s largest providers of customer relationship management systems, provides software solutions to higher educational institutions. It was targeted by cybercriminals in May. It...

Efficient strategies of time management for remote employees

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 07/28/2020 - 12:24pm
Working from home doesn't mean that you have less to do.

Adapting to remote work can be hard at some points, especially for people who have been used to commute to their working place from day to day for many years. Thus, time management is considered essential for remote employment for the reason of numerous distractions.

We’ve downloaded and watched these videos several times so now we can provide several efficient recommendations for smart time management:

Working From Home: How to Stay Focused

12 years of experience working from home

7 Things...

How to Enhance Your Digital Presence on Social Media

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Mon, 07/27/2020 - 10:55pm

When it comes to the online presence on social media, it refers to how easily your clients and customers can find you online. If you are a business or brand, you are already a part of social media in today’s digital age.

However, brands need to have a sustainable strategy to thrive on social media.

The HTML page was all you needed to survive about a decade ago. However, the situation is different today, with over a billion sites on the internet. You are not likely to get attention unless you have a good strategy to follow. Several tools can strengthen your online...

What You Should Know About Registering As Self-Employed

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 07/27/2020 - 10:27am

Congratulations! You are at the beginning of your self-employment journey. And let’s face it, setting up a business is both a challenging and rewarding venture. It’s one that will come with ups and downs.

But once you get your footing as an entrepreneur, you will know exactly how to weather the storms that come with self-employment. Before you go full-steam ahead, it is important to ensure that you get everything right from the get-go.

First order of business? Registering as self-employed.

However, getting the self-employment title is not as easy as it sounds....

Is ECommerce a Viable Avenue for the Construction Industry?

ECommerce involves any type of business transaction that is conducted online. During the contemporary period, many businesses are increasingly embracing this new method of doing business to increase sales. While the concept of eCommerce may seem alien to the construction industry, it is slowly gaining recognition, though it is hard to penetrate the mainstream construction industry. ECommerce may not be viable for all construction businesses, but a good site can significantly improve the operations of a business in many ways. As such, read on to learn whether eCommerce is a viable avenue...

Which Australian industries require police checks for employment

In most industries in Australia, organizations carry out pre-employment background checks. It is only natural for them to do so because they have to ensure that there is nothing in your past as the job applicant that could potentially harm the company or become a liability for it. The type of background investigation a company chooses to carry out usually depends on the nature of the job, but one thing that can commonly be found in all forms and types of background checks are police checks.

What are Police Checks?

A national police check involves a comprehensive of the...

Business credit score Malaysia

What is a Business Credit Score?

Before a business can qualify for financial assistance, its credit usually comes into play. For this reason, a business credit score is an essential component of any organization. Essentially, a figure that shows whether a company is credible enough to receive a loan, become a business partner or client is referred to as the business credit score.

As long as you might need a sort of financing for your business in the future, then a business credit score matters. More so, when you check credit score, it helps develop a good business credit...

Former Stephens Scown managing partner sets up business consultancy 

The entrepreneurial partner behind the transformation of one of the South West’s leading law firms has started his own business offering advice to business owners seeking to grow their businesses and improve employee wellbeing.

Robert Camp led Stephens Scown LLP for eight years through a period of growth and success, stepping down in 2019. During his tenure Stephens Scown’s turnover doubled to £20 million and the firm was named UK Law Firm of the Year and one of the best employers in the country, consistently ranking in the Sunday Times 100 Best Companies list.

Robert...

How to Choose the Best Supplier for Nursing Scrubs

The quality of scrubs as uniform in hospitals has undeniably increased over the years. The nursing scrubs are clean clothes worn by surgeons, nurses, and other medical staff involved in patient care.

Depending on their roles, medical professionals might wear stylish, comfortable, and safe scrubs. Since scrubs are made to handle the healthcare industry's demands, they can withstand stains and spills.

Thankfully, when it comes to choosing a supplier for medical scrubs, you have more options available. As scrubs are your best friend for the whole day, choosing the right...

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