Productivity is a major concern in the modern workplace. Without this efficiency, your business will stagnate and lose its competitiveness. But, productivity doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Satisfied employees are more likely to be productive, so you need to hire people who are a perfect match for the job and [...]
It’s no doubt that small business owners are hard working people. It takes a lot of focus, dedication and hard work to venture out on your own and start your own business. However, many small business owners make the mistake of spending too much time working in their business instead [...]
So you’ve got a great business idea and need some money to get going? Venture capital could be just the solution you’re looking for…if you know how to approach investors the right way. Get a crash course in venture capital basics in the following points. Who – Venture capitalist firms [...]
Writing a good press release may be a Fine Art, but it also isn’t Rocket Surgery. Any seasoned PR professional will tell you that the real key is to approach the press release process from the point of view of a journalist. The journalist’s world is commonly filled with short [...]
Moving into office space is a coming-of-age moment for any startup. However, decisions made regarding your first office space can become an asset or can become a weight that dooms what would be an otherwise successful venture. As a shared office space provider working with start ups, there are four common mistakes that we caution [...]
There is a secret new blog addiction amongst some of us at Pacific Business Centers … Trizle.com. If you are looking for a high-minded academic or stuffy resource … this is not the blog for you. BUT, this style is actually one of the best things about their site. [...]
Thanks to the plentiful technology we have come to rely on, two things have happened that may or may not be a good thing: just about anyone with a laptop and a product or service to sell can be a small business owner , AND because of said laptop, just about [...]
It is a reality that the current economic turmoil has created challenges for many businesses. But, is that really the whole story? Lost in the doom and gloom clutter regarding the recession is the fact that it has inspired creativity and is the catalyst for a new level of cooperation [...]
Many out there are using LinkedIn to search for a new job. While LinkedIn is a key part of the job search strategy, if you aren’t using it to get some work now while you search for that dream job – then you are missing an opportunity. Maybe you want [...]
