Best Tips For Successful Online Meetings – Expert Guidance
Virtual meetings have existed since the 1990s, but their use has become more widespread and sophisticated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Schools and businesses switched en masse to video conferencing to continue the business, and even after the quarantine was lifted, the popularity of these meeting methods was largely retained. But why are they still used, […]
Out Of Office Message Guidelines When Travelling For Business
A business trip is a common occurrence for many professionals in upper management, but that time away from the office means your workplace responsibilities and communications are either slowed, deferred or altogether halted. Setting up an out-of-office message, also referred to as an OOO message, is essential for keeping your business flowing almost as seamlessly […]
The Internal and External Customer – What’s the difference?
The terms “internal and external customer” were popularised throughout the 1980s through the Total Quality Management (TQM) philosophy, created by Joseph M.Juran and W. Edwards Deming. The philosophy aims to embed a framework for continuous improvement throughout the organisation by focusing on customer satisfaction, employee involvement and systematic problem solving. A key part of this […]
Everything You Need To Know About Closing A Limited Company
When it comes time to close a limited company, especially one that you put a lot of effort into starting up, it can be an emotional and stressful time. One way to make this process less stressful is to know everything there is to know about closing a limited company. This way, you won’t be […]
What Size Are Business Cards?
Standard business card dimensions are: Standard North American Size: 3.5″ x 2″ (89 mm x 51 mm) Standard European Size: 85mm x 55mm ISO/International Standard Size: 85.60 mm x 53.98 mm Japanese Size: 91 mm x 55 mm Square Business Cards: Typically 2.5″ x 2.5″ (63 mm x 63 mm) Mini or Slim Business Cards: […]
6 Ways To Improve Online Sales
In today’s digitally-shifting world, online shopping has become a common thing, with 26.5% of all retail sales happening online in 2022, up from 19% in 2019. Its convenience and massive expansion of potential customers, combined with its ability to discount many logistical concerns (such as locale), make it a fantastic avenue for businesses from small […]
Guide To Writing An Effective Executive Summary
In condensing larger reports (whether quarterly or annual) an executive summary does exactly what it says on the tin. As an addendum to a broader document, the summary briefly outlines the information presented. An executive summary is more intricate than a cut-and-dry list, but it does serve as a snapshot of the larger document’s contents. […]
How To Become A Freelance Writer
Reading for leisure has decreased in popularity, but for research, business and news seeking it’s just as, if not more popular than ever. Whether through engagement-seeking social media posts, website copy or content marketing, many businesses are looking for those with writing skills to generate interest and revenue. When they don’t have a dedicated writer […]
How To Create A Competitive Pricing Strategy
A competent business with effective competitive pricing strategies can directly result in an increased market share, higher customer retention, and enhanced profit through volume sales. But not every business owner understands its value when they’re first starting out. This makes them fail to understand the importance or best practices of utilising competitive prices backed by […]
What Is Distributed Leadership? – A Guide On Management
The distributed leadership model involves distributing leadership across multiple members of an organisation, enhancing leadership capacity through collaboration, collective decision-making, and the use of differing expertise. Many industries utilise this model, but a study by Liethwood et al. (2009) found that it’s prominent in the highest-performing schools in the UK, USA, and parts of Europe. […]
Offering A Dry Promotion – Pros And Cons For A Business Owner
Regardless of how much an employee loves their job, consider the business their family, or are loyal to their colleagues, their primary motivation is being paid. For this reason, a dry promotion, which is a promotion without a raise, can impact morale and job satisfaction and even might signal meetings with HR – if it’s […]
RFP Meaning In Business
As a business owner you might have heard of RFPs before, which stands for a Request for Proposal. Understanding business processes and documents when you’re just starting out can be difficult. But a RFP is easy enough to understand – it’s essentially a document that a business puts together to announce a new project. It’s […]
