You have always been proud of your entrepreneurial state of mind. You have a knack for spotting a gap in the market and using your instincts to conjure up the next big thing. The problem with your eagerness is that...
If there is one thing that most entrepreneurs are keen to learn more about, it has to be how to inspire a team. Even though some business owners might be great at leading their team, they might still struggle to...
Discrimination comes in a variety of shapes. We’re trained to recognize and respond to the most visible elements of discrimination, such as racist slurs. Social media users are quick to record and share faux-pas with the most dramatic consequences. In...
One of the most common rules of content generation is to address any situation using the 5W’s and the H, aka the reporter’s technique, to create a clear and informative article. Indeed, these questions are the 6 most important questions...
Getting the formula right for successfully placing, retaining and seeing the most value out of an expat employee seems as much an art as it is a science. There are so many variables to contend with that it can make...
When you first launch a business, you’re often busy trying to focus on some of the things that need your immediate attention. It might be running the day to day, or just getting the products made or providing your service....
You could name a tonne of businesses that have led you up the garden path during your lifetime. When a so-called “trusted” brand sells you false promises it can become very damaging for them (and for good reasons). You want...
If you own and rent out properties, you’ll need to ensure that maintenance is at the top of your priority list. Of course, you’ll need to adhere to rules and regulations that ensure you're providing a safe living environment. In...
In the old days, the Human Relations Department was where you would go to ask about the health and retirement plans offered by your company, change the withholding on your W2, or even lodge a sexual harassment complaint. But times are changing. Many companies...
It’s no secret that setting up a successful business is a challenge. The vast majority of new ventures fail, but why are rates so high, and what can you do to ensure you beat the odds? Here are some of...
Running an online business is tough. There always seems to be a lot to do. Your to-do lists might be running on for pages. There’s a lot to think about, money to spend, people to speak to and systems to...
This year, global spending on information technology will reach a whopping $4 trillion. You read that right! Of this, investments on cybersecurity alone will account for a staggering $125 billion. That makes sense, considering there are about 360,000 new malware files created every day. But...
Now that summer is here, it is the ideal time for us to complete a lot of the office diy projects we left during the colder months. During July and August the weather is often dry and sunny and this...
If someone put you on the spot and asked you to write a resume that highlighted all of your experience, education, volunteering, and even about you, could you do it? Would you know how to write about yourself in a...
The Agile Methodology it taking over the business world. Over 71% of businesses have now adopted this way of managing their projects. It makes sense therefore that if you are looking to make that next step in your career, a move...