Cloud computing services provide users with the facility to use software and other computer resources online as a utility. This is a pay as you go model where you need to pay for the services depending upon the usage. So you can leverage resources only when you need them via the web. In true cloud computing platforms all applications are … Continue reading
Posts Categorized: Improving Business Processes
Is your business prepared for a natural disaster?
Natural disasters such as floods, storms, earthquake, hurricanes, blizzards and more can strike anywhere at any time. They can affect any kind of business. It is important that you be ready for such eventualities. Each kind of natural disaster has its own set of problems. You need to be prepared for situations which could directly affect your business. Your disaster … Continue reading
Is Snapchat for your small business?
Snapchat is a social app for your smartphones. Young people who are either in high school or in college use this social media application to connect with their friends. Instead of texting, they use videos and photos to convey their message. Snapchat is a mobile application that can be downloaded on to an iPhone or Android device. The young crowd … Continue reading
Did you meet your goals last year?
It is a good practice for firms to set business goals every year. The beginning of a new year is a good time to introspect. Did you manage to achieve all of last year’s goals? Which goals were partially achieved? Which did you miss out on? Here we’ll take a look at strategies of improving business goal for the current … Continue reading
Make Your Time Worth Every Minute You Invest in Your Small Business
A recent 2013 survey of small businesses completed by Salary.com reported that more than 69 percent of respondents admitted to wasting time during their work day. By not having the right tools, the right processes or the right priorities, you’re business cannot run at its full potential. Make 2014 a successful year just by focusing on getting productive time from … Continue reading
Business Resolutions for the New Year
Two weeks from now the world will be ready to welcome 2014. Everyone including the entrepreneurs make it a practice to make a list of resolutions every New Year. A list of resolutions will help keep you focused in your area of work or activity. In fact it acts as a reminder to help you become a successful person. The … Continue reading
What I Used to Start my Business Online
Photo credit: Maryland GovPics Interested in starting your own online business? I’ve gone through the process and thought I’d write about my experiences so you can benefit from the mistakes I made as well as the things I’ve done that have made the whole process easier. While it’s not easy and you’re not going to succeed overnight, it is possible … Continue reading
Finish the year off strong!!
The year 2014 is around the corner. The small and medium business owners are busy trying to get their tax papers in place, analyzing the business performance, planning for the next year and the lists goes on. However, there are a few things every business owner has to do to take his business to the next level. Here is a … Continue reading
Is Your Customer Service Up to Par?
Customers are kings irrespective of the size of the business. Quality customer service is an integral part of all business. One should not take customers for granted, since they are the ones who make or break your business. Let’s take a hard look at the level of customer service offered by your firm. Remember customers are humans Customers are not … Continue reading
Reducing the amount of time to get paid for Invoices
As a small business owner, it is imperative that you get paid by your clients on time. In every business, there are always bills to be paid, salaries to be disbursed and other expenses. In an ideal world, all invoices are paid on time. However, in practice on many occasions, you will face delayed payments. Let’s take a look at … Continue reading