Infographic: 5 Ways Unified Communications Can Benefit Your Employees

May 26, 2015

Unified Communication
With many businesses beginning to embrace the remote work movement, it is more important than ever to establish a unified communications strategy to benefit not only companies, but also their employees. Implementing UC tools ensures that employees receive all pertinent information, regardless of where they are physically located. This helps take the pressure off of business leaders who can guarantee that employees are performing efficiently and successfully thanks to these newly implemented tools. In addition, business leaders can more easily expand their business while still keeping their communications reliable through their UC system. With this tool, employees can continue to collaborate regardless of their location, promoting a team mentality as well as a centralized communication strategy. For more information on how unified communications can benefit both businesses and their employees, check out the infographic below:

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How to Emulate Apple’s Supply Chain to Boost Profit

May 14, 2015

Supply Chain
It is said that a chain is only as strong as the weakest link in it. There are many facets of a supply chain and just one weakness can hurt the entire chain. One of the best run companies in the world, Apple, is renowned for its supply chain. The current CEO, Tim Cook, graduated with a degree in supply chain management and has helped to make the company more profitable. He has been credited with their massively increased efficiency and profitability, so there are plenty of reasons why other businesses should pay attention to how they run their operations.

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How can Computer Forensics Protect Your Business Data

May 13, 2015

Computer Forensics
The increased popularity of BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) in workplaces has created potential for large security hole. Companies of all sizes are vulnerable to threats imposed by employees using their own computes or mobile devices to do business and access sensitive information. Business owners cannot prevent this trend from taking hold in their companies, however they do need to ensure their computer systems and information is secured from falling in the hands of criminals or those who intend to do harm to your business. Computer forensic is one way to track the employee behavior and catch the ones who intend to do harm. Here is how computer forensic can help secure your business.

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3 Reasons Western Economies Must Invest in Infrastructure

May 12, 2015

Infrastructure
The aging infrastructure of many Western nations may not be the most exciting or lively topic to discuss in economics, but it plays a crucial role. Infrastructure investments play a critical role in long-term economic growth, job creation and economic competition in an increasingly globalised world.

Infrastructure investments are key to economic growth both in the short and long-term as they will assure Western economies stay competitive with emerging rivals such as China, India and Brazil. Below we elaborate on 3 primary reasons Western economies must heavily invest in their infrastructure.

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Key Factors to Consider When Designing an Office

May 12, 2015

Office Design
The advent of the internet has made it possible for many entrepreneurs to work from home. This is ideal for those working solo or as part of a very small team, but once your business starts to grow you may find that you can no longer keep up with demand in your current state. Here’s what you need to know about designing your next office.

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5 Ways to Diversify Your Business for Greater Profit

May 10, 2015

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In today’s fast-paced business world, diversification is key if you want to remain ahead of the competition and increase your net income. Simply remaining within a single product or service can have a negative impact on the ability for your business to survive. Many large organizations are also seeing this potential threat and merging with other businesses or expanding their own in order to meet the demands of society. So how can you diversify your business without stretching yourself too thin. There are number of avenues to do that. Here are top 5 ways in which you can accomplish diversification:

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3 Tips to Conduct a Memorable Video Interview

May 9, 2015

Video Interview
Videos are exceedingly popular nowadays, and one type of video that has always garnered a lot of attention is an interview with someone relevant – be it a music artist like Nicki Minaj, a well-known book author, a politician, or any other type of public figure.

With a video interview, you are creating a unique type of content – one that is not only interesting, but refreshing as well – for your target audience. Video interviews are also a good way for you to increase your authority in your niche and make your audience respect and listen to what it is you have to say. However, we should be quick to point out that conducting an interview has its own set of challenges as well.

Following are a few key tips on conducting an excellent (and memorable) interview:

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Disadvantages of Getting a Business Loan from Bank

May 4, 2015

Bank loan
For many business owners today, getting a loan is critical part of their business plan. Business loans are often seen as necessary evil, especially if you are just starting out or if you would like to make more investments in the company.

Even if you do have access to financial resources of your own, whether these come from a part of your existing income, from investors, or even from family or friends, you may still need to get a business loan in the future. But if you are thinking of acquiring a loan, especially from a bank, you need to keep in mind some pitfalls that come with it. Here is a lowdown on bank loan you should know before you fill up that loan application.

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The challenges of running a care home

May 2, 2015

Home care
With ONS figures suggesting that 8% of men and 14% of women who are aged 65 today will live to 100, it’s clear that a telegram from the Queen is no longer quite the novelty it once was. An aging population brings with it an increased need for specialist accommodation, including residential and nursing care. The result is a £6bn – and growing residential nursing care industry.

A depressing stream of scandals serves as a constant reminder of what happens when care homes fail to take their responsibilities seriously. So do the challenges associated with this sector make it a no-go area for outsiders? Is it really possible to deliver an excellent service, achieve an attractive ROI and keep on top of red tape? Below we take a look at what’s involved in running a care home.

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3 Tips to Business Owners for Trading Internationally

May 2, 2015

International Trade
The exponential growth of the internet over the past two decades means that even the smallest business now has the world at its fingertips. There is a whole global population just waiting to be turned into customers, and all that you need is the ambition, talent and work ethic to make this dream a reality.
However, there is a knack to doing it properly. Although there are millions of potential customers out there, you need to know how to reach them, how to meet their needs, and how to deliver a premier global service. If you’re not sure of where to start, here are three top tips to trade by.

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