4 Things to Look for When Hiring a Professional Plumber

August 8, 2017


Nothing can be worse when you own a home than to find you have clogged drains or leaking pipes. Water can cause a lot of damage if it is not taken care of quickly and properly. While it may be tempting to try and save money by fixing a plumbing problem yourself, there are many reasons why it is beneficial to hire professional plumbers in Gilbert such as those found at edwardsplumbingllc.com. Below are some great tips and reasons for hiring a professional plumbing company for your plumbing needs.

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How to Improve Relationships between Freelance Co-workers

June 19, 2017


Businesses are increasingly using freelance talent in their workforce to either supplement what they already have, or replace the need for permanent staff. This can be a good idea, especially for smaller companies who want the team to work on projects, but don’t necessarily have the finances to hire someone full-time. Finding the right freelancer for your business is relatively straightforward, but there can be hurdles that you need to overcome.

When working remotely with freelancers, you have to talk with them effectively to get the best results and keep them on schedule; this means acquiring the right software, IT systems and communication platforms such as Skype. Here are some useful tips on improving your communication with your co-workers.

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5 Important Finance Tips for Small Businesses

April 25, 2017


Whether you are taking your very first entrepreneurial steps towards owning a business or you are an experienced businessperson who knows all the tricks of the trade, it is always beneficial to receive some sound financial advice no matter what stage of the business you are in.

The economy constantly changes, and it can quite literally pay to be knowledgeable about the latest finance news and how it could potentially impact your business. For example, fluctuations in the exchange rate or new regulations with cost implications that are due to be introduced to your area of work could greatly change your business. Therefore, keeping tabs on these sort of information will help you to plan for your financial future more accurately.

Here are a few tips that you can consider employing to keep your profit margins looking healthy:

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9 Tasks Small Business Should Outsource to Save Money and Time

April 24, 2017


Running a business is no easy job; it’s even more difficult if you are trying to juggle each task on your own. You may have considered taking on employees, however, for many small business owners today, it’s a cost that cannot be justified.

But, with the rise of the remote worker, it’s never been easier to outsource your work to reputable online companies or home-based freelancers. We’ve listed ten common business tasks and processes that you should consider outsourcing to save both time and money.

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You Can Do IT! How to Start an IT Support Business

March 24, 2017


There are number of people out there who are astonishingly good with computers. This is true of all generations, though everyone seems to assume that this is something that’s almost unique to younger generations. A lot of these people end up helping friends with their computers when something goes wrong. They may even be the unofficial ‘go to’ person when there are IT problems at the office!

If you’re one of those people, then perhaps you should be thinking about starting up an IT support business. Maybe you want to start an agency. Maybe you want to be a freelance contractor working directly for clients. Whatever the case, there is always demand for this kind of support.

We’re in a time where startups ensure they’re working with loads of computers, but don’t always have the means to have a full-time (or even a part-time) IT support employee on deck. This is partly why IT consultancies are doing such good business these days. Of course, you can’t just set up a website, call yourself an IT contractor, and expect business to start flooding in. You’ve got to take the right approach to this kind of endeavour!

If you’re at all interested in pursuing this path, then this guide is for you.

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Seat Leasing: A Great Alternative to Call Center Outsourcing

February 23, 2017


Every dollar counts when it comes to managing your company’s resources. This means looking for cost-effective options whenever possible, whether it’s for spending on office space rent, buying good enterprise-class equipment, or choosing the right utility providers.

Today, businesses even have the means to outsource services domestically or even overseas, an example of which is hiring call centers to handle customer inquiries and transactions. However, even outsourcing business processes like these can be expensive, especially for smaller businesses that don’t really need a full team of agents handling calls for them. For these companies, seat leasing could be a great alternative.

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10 Ways Outsourced Software Development Can Increase Revenue

February 7, 2017


The goal of any business is to do whatever it can to increase revenue potential. If your organization works with software development, there is a great way to help raise your company’s possible earnings. Partnering with an outsourced software development company can help your company save more money and push your revenue potential to the top. Here are 10 ways you can make more money with an outsourcer.

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Small Businesses Owners: Outsource These Tasks to Grow Your Business

January 30, 2017


Small business owners have hundreds of tasks on their to-do list at any given time. It’s impossible for anyone to tackle them all by themselves. Even if you are a super human and can take care of these tasks yourself the question still remains – should you? Are you better off spending time on tasks that are directly tied to your core business instead of the ones that can be taken care of by others? Based on interviews with number of small business owners and opinion of experts the answer is unequivocal YES. By focusing on core competency and letting others take care of non-essential ones you will be able to focus on and grow the business. So what tasks are better suited to delegate to others? Here are few that easily come to mind.

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Getting IT Right: Hardware, Software and Support

January 19, 2017


IT is undoubtedly a big part of the modern business environment. And that’s not something that is about to change. So, that means your business needs to get its approach to software, hardware and IT support right. Failure to do so can have dire consequences on your business. Just think about what happens when you visit airline’s website to book tickets and it wouldn’t load the webpage. So how can you ensure that you don’t end up in similar situation? Read on to find out more.

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6 Steps to Creating Precise Instructions when Outsourcing Projects

January 15, 2017


In this day and age, companies have a lot more flexibility and different options are available to them when it comes to dealing with business growth, and outsourcing has become a common tactic used to save time and reduce expenses.

If you have researched how to outsource your projects properly, it means that you have already chosen to take your business to the next level. Now, all you need to do is to make sure that you have created precise instructions for all your outsourcing projects, so here are a few guidelines you should pay attention to.

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