The digital revolution has not only made it possible for consumers to pay for goods and services more efficiently, but also more cheaply. Fewer overheads, bigger audiences and the ability to offer a more diverse range of products (because there are no space restrictions like in a shop) all give online operators more freedom to innovate. For example, Amazon is […]

Understanding the basics behind point of sale (POS) compliance can be something of a chore, but it is key to making sure you select the right POS system for your business. A good point of sale system can be way more than just a cash register and a payment terminal. Indeed, a terrific POS can help you with inventory management, […]

It’s easy when starting up a business to be so worked up with the finer details of your business plan that your concentration is led a stray from the bigger issues. Things like where you choose to locate your business and the competition that may come from a particular area or town can slip away from our thoughts. In this […]

As the manager or owner of a businessyou should see your company as your most prized asset, but like with any valuable item, this should also be safe and secure. Unfortunately, there are more and more means both online and offline that your business can be targeted –  from compromising your private information, to poor products reflecting negatively on your […]

Co-working spaces are popping up everywhere in cities all over the world. The days when freelance workers, urban nomads and other flexible creatives could only work and be connected in overcrowded coffee bars are soon to be over, as co-working spaces in a range of different concepts are tapping into this growing target group. The $16 billion dollar phenomenon of WeWork has […]

You know about “Open-Source Software” (OSS), right? Even if you’re not an OSS fanatic, you’ve at the very least heard the term and wondered, “What in the world is that stuff all about?” Thankfully, the guys at opensource.com have a pretty straightforward definition for us: “Open source software is software whose source code is available for modification or enhancement by […]

Many would-be entrepreneurs bolt out of the gate with excitement when it comes to setting up their new ecommerce business, only to find that the business fizzles out after only a few months. It’s important to find ways to manage your business and stay on task, so that you can create and fulfil orders in the most productive manner. Use […]

There is nothing wrong with using technology to take on some of the mundane tasks that would normally require your direct manpower. The more that you use automation techniques for these boring tasks, the more that your intellectual capital is free to strategize for the long term! Here are just a few ways that you can use automation to improve […]

The point of any presentation is simple. People expect to hear a specific message and it is up to the presenter to deliver that message. However, the days of people needing to gather face to face in one place for a message to be communicated are gone. A live presentation now extends beyond a physical room. You can captivate an […]