When you think your arts and crafts skills have already surpassed the novice level, perhaps it’s now the time to try laser cutting a.k.a. laser engraving or etching. This craft will allow you to create more challenging projects that you can use for profit, or just to widen the range of your skills. To start with laser cutting, you need …
2020 has been quite a year so far. We’re just about halfway through, but a lot has happened that has completely changed the game for businesses worldwide. One of the most significant changes is something that many organizations weren’t able to foresee: the coronavirus and adapting to the new normal. Businesses all over the world now rewrite their business plans …
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When you’re hungry, you can call a food delivery service to bring you your favorite meal. If you have important documents that need to be across the country by the following morning, there are plenty of courier services willing to deliver. Even if you want a product from halfway across the world, a network of vehicles and employees can ensure …
Consumer behavior around the world is changing. While cheap and disposable items still sell, more and more people are making the conscious decision to buy from businesses that claim to be ethical. Ethical is not just a new buzzword among marketers. It is a movement among consumers who want to make sure that the products that they buy are sourced …
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With the coronavirus raging on, does it still make sense to open a restaurant? The answer is yes. People will still want to eat and try out new things. But you need to tread lightly. Finding resources can be more challenging, and some people need more convincing to try what you’re offering. If you’re still dreaming of opening one, here …
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If there’s anything that attracts employees and makes them stay, apart from a fat paycheck, it’s career advancement. This is true for any company, whether you’re running a custodian service franchise opportunity or a digital marketing firm. It’s evidenced by a recent study featured in the Harvard Business Review. Researchers asked employees about how important attributes like the quality of …
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Everything has a life cycle, and businesses are no exception. As your small business grows, it progresses through each phase or stage of its life cycle, and its needs also change as it grows. Growing your small business isn’t impossible, but it’s not easy either. To have it advance through each of its growth stages, you’ll need the help of …
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By the end of May 2020, states are gradually reopening their economies despite the COVID-19 outbreak. States are asking businesses to restart their operations as lockdown rules are slowly relaxed. Reopening your business is more than returning to normal operations. The period that follows the pandemic features significant changes not only to economic activity. Cultural norms and societal behaviors have …
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For sellers and suppliers, the right box goes a long way to improving your brand image, and it’s also a great way to show your customers that you care about their convenience. Here are some ideas on how to choose the right box for the right package: Outside the Box First, ask yourself: do I even need a box? There …
Your small business might be starting to boom, which means that you will have a lot more tasks to perform. You might be thinking of expanding or upgrading your company. You will likely produce more products and perform more operations. As your business grows, you might find it difficult to take on every task you have on hand. If you …
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