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What you need to know about business grants Business grants often provide key funding when you need it most. But some businesses struggle on without because they aren’t aware of what’s available and how they can get hold of one. Here, we look into the business grants available and the eligibility criteria for them. What are business grants? Business grants are a contribution, gift or subsidy that is provided to  [ Read More ]

Business is one of the most competitive industries because there are so many businesses around. Small store owners have to compete with larger department store chains for the same customers. In addition, the marketplace never stays the same for too long. To remain both relevant and competitive, you must focus on doing your research. Review important tips on what to know before starting a business. The Research is Minor Compared  [ Read More ]

So you’ve been considering going into business for yourself, and you’re attracted to the wedding world and ready to break into the industry. It’s a smart move since weddings and funerals are just about the only things constant in the world. Even if the economy tanks or World War III breaks out, people will still be getting married and wedding vendors will still be booked. The wedding industry generated approximately  [ Read More ]

If you run a business, you know how challenging it can be, sometimes, to juggle everything. Whether it’s managing employee payment issues, or client complaints and referrals, or the budget itself, with cash coming in and out almost too fast for you to keep track of–it can be exhausting. And if you stretch yourself too thin, there’s always the danger of doing less well than you would otherwise, which negatively  [ Read More ]

With many lenders tightening the belt on borrowers and the cost of goods and services on the rise, many small business owners are finding themselves under a growing pile of debt. Although many businesses in this situation file for bankruptcy, there are other options businesses can try in order to dig their way out of debt and into financial freedom: Cut Unnecessary Costs In order to make headway in your  [ Read More ]

Whether you want to break into the food industry or expand your restaurant, starting a food truck business is definitely something you should consider. Initially, food truck businesses sold only simple fare, but nowadays there is much more variety. Here are 10 things you should know before you decide to start a food truck business. 1. Laws About Food Trucks The very first thing you should do is consider the  [ Read More ]

David R. Kiger, who built Worldwide Express from a small, startup company to a global logistics provider for small and mid-size companies throughout the world, was inducted into Worldwide Who’s Who . The organization provides an exclusive networking environment, and induction into the group is limited to those who have demonstrated leadership and achievement in their chosen industry or occupation. Worldwide Express David Kiger, CEO of Worldwide Express, founded the  [ Read More ]

The market for new recruitment agencies is not exactly buoyant but lucrative opportunities remain for experienced recruiters who want to go it alone. The number of new recruitment agencies fell in 2011, down on figures from previous years, according to statistics from the Office for National Statistics’ Business Demography report. But the economic climate is recovering, and many individuals are leaving their jobs in recruitment in order to be self-employed  [ Read More ]

Regardless of its size, a firm’s most important asset is its staff. Treat them well and the business benefits; treat them poorly and their loyalty and work ethic are detrimental to the organisation. Every business wants to hold on to its most valuable staff members – that much is obvious. However, employees leaving for pastures new is a reality most firms should be well prepared for. But for small business  [ Read More ]

Many businesses today are concerned about having a healthy workforce. Keeping workers healthy, through exercise and wellness incentive programs and other initiatives, keeps health care costs down and productivity up. Most workplace wellness programs focus on physical health. And while keeping employees healthy physically is certainly important, it’s equally as important to include mental health in the overall equation. When your workforce is mentally healthy, not only do they tend  [ Read More ]