The working environment can have a major impact on the productivity, happiness, efficiency and motivation of your employees. They spend the majority of their time at work, so if it isn’t an attractive, pleasant place to be, it could have a negative impact on their wellbeing. Here, we’ll look at how investing in your office environment can positively affect your employees. |
These 5 tips will help you manage the growth of your small business the smart way. |
Hiring someone with a criminal record can seem like risky business. However, looking past someone’s criminal history may actually be beneficial to your company. |
Why should my firm invest in online marketing? In a nutshell, if your professional services firm is not investing in online marketing, you are at risk of getting left behind. In our recent study of online marketing for professional services, we found that firms that generate 40% or more of their leads online grow 4 times faster than other firms. Unsurprisingly, that growth translates into dollars, as firms that generate more of their leads online are also more profitable. |
The mantra “Location, Location, Location” in real estate might well mirror the mantra “Leads, Leads, Leads” in the business world. Without leads, referrals, and word-of-mouth advertising to supplement aggressive marketing efforts, small businesses would be OUT of business rather quickly. |
Although most people are now browsing the web with mobile devices, many small businesses aren’t keeping up with the times. In fact, only about 7 percent of businesses have developed a mobile app, according to the Adobe 2013 Digital Marketing Optimization Survey. |
Are you in the market for new office space for your small business? Whether you’re looking to buy or rent, there are so many things to consider. Your business is your baby – and your new space does have the ability to either make or break your business. Careful planning must be done in order to be confident in your decision. |
Credit fraud can happen to anyone. Small business owners are a big target for credit thieves. While individuals are often targeted, the small business owner stands to take a huge hit when a credit thief takes their identity. The business can be ruined if a credit thief funnels funds into another bank account, sends out blank checks, or runs a scam using the business name and information. |
According to digital media research and consulting firm Generator Research, the mobile payment market is set to grow to more than $633 billion, with more than 490 million users, by 2014. |
According to digital media research and consulting firm Generator Research, the mobile payment market is set to grow to more than $633 billion, with more than 490 million users, by 2014. And a recent study by the Pew Research Center found that 65% of the experts polled believed that mobile phones will replace wallets by 2020. |