It’s not surprising that sustainability is becoming a huge component of people’s shopping choices—or at least the perception of sustainability, according to a post on Fast Company. Marketing company The Shelton Group, run by Suzanne Shelton, share their findings about the way millennials in America currently shop. Basically, they wouldn’t be caught dead buying from brands that are considered bad for the planet. There […]

In recent years it was thought that home-based businesses were on the rise due to the Great Recession and a widespread loss of jobs across every industry. However, as the economy began to improve, fewer people than previously expected went back to the corporate world. Instead, growing numbers of entrepreneurs launched businesses from their homes and this trend is forecast […]

Article Contributed by Anna Johansson Any entrepreneur or business-minded individual knows there are two things that are certain in business: taxes and change. Though there are timeless keys, like friendly customer service and the use of the web for business interactions, many trends will come and go with each passing year. Some trends from last year have already gone out […]

Every business regardless of its type needs a business plan. Not only will your business plan provide you with direction, it’s an important document required for when you need to seek finance from a bank or an investor. In short, a business plan is a description of where you want your business to be in the future. It outlines what […]

If your business has been up and running for a while, you’ll have noticed that some aspects of managing it have changed beyond recognition. The processes you historically followed have become inefficient, and staying on top of the administrative work is close to impossible. So, what should you do to keep up with your changing business needs? Here’s an organisational […]

If you’re building a business, no doubt you’ll have heard the horror stories. According to some studies, only 20% of SMEs survive beyond their first year of operation, which is a daunting prospect when you’re pouring so much time, energy and money into building it. So, if you want your business to be one that people read about as a […]

No matter the economic situation of a country, be it the UK or otherwise, there are always businesses within that environment that aredelivering services or goods and making huge profits. Even war torn countries, have those within them that are legally profiting and prospering. So while the current state ofa country’s economy might be a factor that’s capable of determining […]

When one thinks of the law industry, innovation isn’t typically something that comes to the forefront. However the world of law from the personal injury lawyer to the divorce attorney is changing drastically to keep up with the pace of technology and modern trends. Here are some of the biggest trends to keep your on eye in the coming years. […]

  What’s in a name? A lot. Branding is all about getting your name out there, from letterheads and email signatures, to stationery and corporate sponsorship. In an environment where the relationship customers have with your brand is so vital to the survival and success of your business, a name that is both unique and trustworthy is a winning formula. […]

You hear about the “big idea billionaires” – swashbuckling entrepreneurs who make huge fortunes making risky bets on high technology ideas that change the world.  Is that you?  Is that what it takes to succeed in business? Most Entrepreneurs Are Like You and Me Well the truth of the matter is that most entrepreneurs didn’t get rich making new bets […]