Small Business and Informations

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Do looks matter in a leader? A new study says yes.

A university study has identified the physical character traits associated with good managers. Scientists from the University of Kent used groundbreaking forensic technology after interviewing 200 managers and other employees to assess the attributes...

Where has the work life balance gone?

Last night, while my daughter was cleaning her teeth, my husband was sat next to her responding to work emails. It struck me then that work has invaded my family life through a little palm sized device. Image via WikipediaDon't get me wrong...

Hacking is the biggest threat to UK Business

62 per cent of managers report that cyber security threats are an increasingly serious risk to their business, with nearly a third of UK organisations having been affected by viruses or malicious software during the past 12 months....

10 ways to negotiate your starting salary

In the current environment the prevailing wisdom appears to be that having a job at all is a blessing, and pay should not be a major motivating factor at the moment. Just this week we've...

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Successful Strategy For Marketing A Small Business

Simply Put .... develop a marketing plan. Here are some tips: TASTE, TRENDS AND TECHNOLOGY What does your research indicate is the trend in your field? Will it stay the way you are currently offering supplies and services or will it change? This...

Using a Dashboard to Monitor Your Business

I consider the development and use of a dashboard as a best practice because it really helps you to keep your finger on the pulse of your business. Many small businesses don’t check in on their operation often. Granted, if you’re checking your financials...