It’s a cliché to say that running a small business is a full time job. It’s also not true. Running a business is at least three full time jobs and you’re only one person. As well as being the CEO, and taking the broad strategy as your responsibility – dealing with investors, outlooks and the overall running of the company – you’re also the head salesperson, chief of HR and quite possibly in charge of IT and customer service as well. If you scale up to the point where your revenue Read more […]
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Data security remains the biggest hurdle for cloud technology. A number of high-profile cases have shown the drastic consequences of data leakage and loss, with banks and online retailers like Amazon falling victim in recent years. Worse still, it’s normally their millions of customers who experience data loss or worse still the data ending up in the wrong hands. Cloud computing is a giant leap towards the future of business technology, but it comes with its own unique security risks. This is Read more […]
As a business owner, there is a constant threat that a disgruntled employee is going to sue. In a world where anything and everything can be remunerated through courts, it’s a good idea to become business savvy. After all, avoiding litigation should be on the top of your list of priorities. As a small business owner, you may not have the coffers to compensate employees. But, you also need to make sure that your business is not suffering at the hands of a PR scandal. After all, you want to be seen Read more […]
Most entrepreneurs recognize the role that education can play in their success. Earning a bachelor’s degree is the first step to learning basic business skills that will be helpful in starting a company. Graduates will be able to prepare a business plan to interest investors, find a suitable location, and recruit effective employees. But education goes even further than that. Beyond getting started, a good education and a college degree can support your business in several ways. Education Read more […]