Tips You Should Know Before Applying for Small Business Loan

January 11, 2018


Small business owners think that getting a loan is simple but this is not actually the case. There are various things that can be done and there is always the possibility of being denied. Everything becomes more complicated when bad credit is involved. You surely look for a bad credit guide online and find wonderful tips there but this is never actually enough. If you want to increase the possibility of being approved for a small business loan, here are some tips that will actually help you out.

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Breakthrough Dealer Chat Sells Cars on Facebook Marketplace

January 8, 2018


Are you selling cars online? The auto industry has been one of the last holdouts to resist retail’s shift to online sales. The brick-and-mortar store has proven resilient in the face of rising online sales. A study by RetailDive shows that the majority of shoppers choose physical locations over online shopping because they want to “see and try out” products. There will always be a need for car dealerships where drivers can kick the tires, take a model out for a test drive, and shake hands with the dealer.

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What Are the Benefits of Hedge Funds?

January 8, 2018


In the past, hedge funds were seen as a financial instrument reserve for the top 5%, but things have changed greatly. There are all sorts of hedge funds that are now available to anyone and people are eager to invest. After the 2008 financial crisis, investors are looking for a way to insulate themselves and protect their assets. However, before you accept or dismiss hedge funds, it is crucial to know their benefits.

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How to Deal with Domestic Violence Issues in the Workplace

January 4, 2018


Individuals who are victims of domestic violence suffer from extreme physical, emotional and mental pain. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the likelihood of people suffering from domestic violence is one in every four women, while one in 10 men will experience it. It is reported that about 21 percent of full time employed adults claim that they suffered from an abusive relationship. The effects of the abuse that they get from their partners can be felt as well in the workplace. This makes it vital for employers to have a contingency plan on how to deal with employees that are victims of domestic violence. Here are the following things that the company consider in crafting the company’s way of dealing with domestic violence.

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4 Tips to Successfully Take Your Small Business Offline

December 31, 2017


Once upon a time, small business owners wondered whether they really needed a website. They asked themselves what getting online could do to help them, and wondered if it was worth the effort and associated costs. Nowadays, small business owners are as likely to ask themselves whether they really need a brick and mortar store. More and more businesses are starting up online. It’s estimated that there are over 3 million eCommerce stores in the world. Of these, a good proportion exists solely online, with no brick and mortar storefront whatsoever.

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Small Business Owners: Grow Your Business with Email Marketing

December 29, 2017


Small business owners have always been at a disadvantage when it comes to marketing. While their larger competitors have more resources, small business owners cannot afford to spend as much money or time without first worrying about the return on their marketing investment. Luckily for them, the rise of Internet and social media has made the job of marketing easier and relatively inexpensive. In addition, it also allows them to track the success of marketing campaigns and calculate the return on investment. This enables them to tweak their campaign and marketing spend to adjust to their target audience and get the most out of it.

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What to Consider When Choosing Plastic Enclosures for Electronic Devices

December 27, 2017


Small electronic businesses must choose best plastic enclosures to protect their electronic devices as well as the user. There is such a wide range of plastic enclosures available in the market, from light materials to heavy-duty, from cheap to expensive. Before any small electronic business decides to use custom-made plastic enclosures, there are various factors to consider to make the best decision and choose the right plastic enclosure that is durable, affordable and safe.

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Should You Work from Home If You Have Bad Credit?

December 22, 2017


You’ve done your research and you think you’re cut out to be a home worker. You want the flexibility and you’re prepared for the uncertainty and hard work that comes as part of the package. Only one thing is stopping you making the jump: your debts and your credit score. If your finances are shaky then walking away from a steady pay-check can be very scary. However, working from home is not only doable with debts and poor credit, it can even be advantageous too. Here are some tips.

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How the Workplace is Changing with Growth in Technology

December 21, 2017


By 2019, we will see that over two-thirds of the UK’s population will be smartphone users, and this is a result of the world becoming extremely reliant on technology. In January 2017, the Labour Force Survey found that there were 31.85 million people in employment. When there are 10.55 million more smartphones per user than there are employees in the UK, it becomes clear how and why the smartphone has changed our day-to-day working practices — but is it for better or for worse?

Something which is not advised by healthcare professionals; research has proven that seven out of ten people who are aged 18-24 check their mobile device through the middle of the night. This post-digital generation are likely to shape the way smartphones are incorporated into working practices in the future.

But why could it be a beneficial idea to allow the younger generation to use their smartphones in the workplace?

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5 Tips for Choosing a Virtual Receptionist Service

December 20, 2017


For the very first time, a small company can project a corporate image, and thanks to digital technology, virtual office services bring a host of powerful tools for both small and large businesses. An established virtual office provider can give you a prestigious business address in the CBD, along with a local phone number that matches the address, and with a professional virtual receptionist answering all calls on your behalf, the image is complete. Many entrepreneurs take advantage of these services, yet there are still some that are unaware of the benefits that await, and with that in mind, here are just a few of the services you can expect with an established virtual office company.

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