Although you have likely worked within the manufacturing sector before you start your own business, you need to understand that there is likely to be a major difference between being an employee and becoming an employer. There is a laundry list of things you need to do and have knowledge of (or at least have […]
The Job Centre… For many proactive job seekers these words don’t fall very nicely off the tongue. Firstly there is a certain stigma attached to being unemployed and the stereotype of the ‘sign-on-here’ culture. Secondly, once you have the pleasure (or otherwise) of having to sign on, it is often demoralizing to not only have […]
Marketing is important for every business. It’s how new people hear about your brand, it’s how you attract new customers, and it’s how you help retain the customers you already have. But there are many ways a marketing strategy can go, and not all of them are favorable. If you want to make sure your […]
As a business owner, you need to think about how you are going to best invest in your employees’ development. If you are willing to spend time and resources on training, you are going to be able to create a workforce of skilled employees who are able to benefit your business in a number […]
There are few jobs which are as familiar to us as that of a plumber. Chances are that most of us will come into contact with a plumber at least once (and probably much more) over the course of our lifetimes. Surprisingly the role of ‘plumber’ is one of the oldest professions still widely practiced, […]
Creating a CV can be an extremely daunting task, even for those with lots of qualifications and ample relevant experience. Imagine then, the conundrum faced by those who find themselves in need of a job, never having worked before let alone created a CV. If you are one of these folks, staring in horror at […]
Establishing a company is a great achievement for many entrepreneurs but maintaining it and keeping the business running profitably is an even greater challenge. Here are the five most important challenges for small businesses. Insufficient Capital Insufficient capital is the biggest obstacle for startups and other small businesses. Entrepreneurs often start with too little capital, […]
The festive season is upon us once more and we are making a special appeal to job seekers and those hoping to make a career change in the New Year. With all the festivities taking place throughout the Christmas and New Year period, it’s rather easy (and indeed tempting) to ‘take your eye off the […]
Be honest. When you first became a freelancer and began working for yourself, did you envisage rolling out of bed at midday, working in your PJs and picking up jobs when you needed them? Or is that the image your friends and family have created? Ask any freelancer and they’ll tell you that working for […]
One of the major obstacles most small businesses are up against is in trying to compete with global mega corporations, especially in terms of pricing. It’s almost impossible to keep prices as low when those giant companies can afford to ask much lower prices for comparable products. At least, they are “comparable” in the eyes […]