Many businesses who invoice their customers for payments often find that it can take a while (sometimes up to 120 days) to receive the money. This can end up being incredibly damaging, especially if overall cash flow is adversely affected by delays. Companies like Touch financial offer invoice financing services to help alleviate this, so…
It is a fact that no one really enjoys spending time in the waiting room, expecting their turn. There is little patience, since everything in today’s world is so hectic. However, the whole experience doesn’t have to be so tedious at all, if you put some thought into how you design it. There is a…
The increasing dominance of the online retail sector has had a massive impact on businesses big and small. It is no longer enough to have only a bricks and mortar premises; now, you have to have a strong internet presence and a delivery service to match it. This is not always easy to provide. Choosing…
It is difficult to imagine modern industries without computers; they have become vital to the everyday work of millions. However, as computers and their software continue to offer users more functions and improved ways of working, does training reflect these advancements? It is sometimes said that the average person uses only a small amount of…
While some statistics are relatively mundane, there are others that are truly staggering. Take the fact that an estimated 96% of businesses fail during their first 10 years, which is an incredible ratio that highlights the challenging nature of entrepreneurship even in the digital age. With this in mind, it is imperative that you take…
Thousands of new businesses will open their doors in 2017, but the reality is, more than 70% of those will fail. This is a scary statistic. But what is perhaps even more scary, is that 80% of those failed businesses state cash problems as the main reason for collapse. In any business, having enough capital…
There’s often a long process for a business before they even make a product sale – developing your product or service, branding, creating an online shop, marketing. But it’s important that you don’t overlook your customer care service too. Studies show that 35% of people would stop doing business with a company if they received…
Are you thinking of starting your personal business, but concerned about the cost? A smart move that can save entrepreneurs money using the latest technology is operating virtually-from the comfort and ease of your home. When you think of starting your own home based business, the first thing that come to your mind will be…
Smartphones are an essential device in most business environments today. Employees no longer have to be unreachable simply because they’re on the road. Issuing company phones will make sure that everyone in the office has access to the same apps, software, and features. However, handing out business devices involves several crucial concerns. Make sure you incorporate…
Freelance work is becoming more and more available. Faster internet speeds and the chance to have cheaper staff has driven businesses to start hiring workers that work from home. People in these sorts of jobs get to enjoy the benefits of a good job; but, they don’t have to step foot into a workplace. Using…
As stressful as a personal move can be, the decision to move your entire company – whether across the street or across the country – adds a whole new layer of difficulty and apprehension to the experience. Between losing money while your company is in transit to ensuring that computers, furniture and other critical items…
On March 29th 2017, UK Prime Minister Theresa May triggered Article 50, thus officially beginning the process that a British majority voted for almost a year ago: the exit of Britain from the European Union. Or, to use a term that many found awful at the time but has since caught on in serious political…