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    Business Tools

    Many Companies Are Not Actually GDPR Compliant

    Data breaches have become increasingly common in recent years. As cybercriminals have become more organized and sophisticated, the repositories of personal user data held by many companies as a core part of their business strategy have become a common target of attack. Since many organizations do not have the appropriate defenses in place to fend off these attacks, data breaches now occur on a more than daily basis. One response to the growing threat of the data breach has been the passage of multiple data protection regulations. The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is likely the most famous of these and inspired many others to be created. While the…

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    Management

    Tried and Tested Tips for a Successful Business Lunch

    In the modern money-driven world, business seems to mysteriously find its way through to all of our once private rituals, hobbies and other everyday habits, so having a lunch with a business partner, boss or office superior has become a commonplace way to tie up loose ends job-wise. Still, having a business lunch is not the same as having a successful business lunch: at times, things can go awfully wrong and irreparable damage can be done to our reputation, self-confidence or even career. That’s why we have some useful tips for you right here on how to painlessly survive a business lunch with your colleague, associate or boss without risks,…

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    Marketing

    Why Advertising Is Important To Advance Your Brand

    Are you an entrepreneur? One thing you should know is that business competition can be fierce and if you operate in a market where your competitors are very aggressive and the economy is tight then you need to ensure that your brand is easily recognized by differentiating yourself from the competition. One great way to do this is through advertising. Working with an advertising agency is always a good approach since the agency is specialized and dedicated to ensuring that your advertising campaign is successful and your brand stays ahead of your competition. Here are 5 reasons why advertising is important to advance your brand. Advertising Increases Awareness to Your…

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    Business Tools

    Software All New Businesses Must Have

    Congratulations! So you have decided to set out on your own, either by starting a small business or freelancing (one in the same, really). This is surely an exciting time for you and your loved ones, but it can also be a bit overwhelming if you don’t have the right support tools in place to help you. Fortunately, there are tons of software options for small businesses meant to streamline the day-to-day processes. From accounting to scheduling to shipping management, the tech world has got you covered. If you are not taking advantage of all the fruits the digital age has wrought, you are bound to be left in the…

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    Management

    How to Bring Your Office up to Date

    If you want to start the new year off right, you could think about bringing your office up to date. A well-designed workplace is a valuable asset which will impress employees and clients alike. However, before you undertake this project, there are a few key things that you should keep in mind. Northern Powergird, who can help you connect or disconnect electric supplies, have put together this step by step guide to bringing your office up to date. Plan out the project Before you get started, you should have a set plan in place. It’s crucial that you have proper and smart planning for the early stages of your renovation…

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    Business Tools

    Is Paperless Technology the Future of Retail?

    Paperless technology will completely transform office spaces in 2020. Not only are paperless solutions environmentally friendly, they’re also extremely cost-effective. Switching to a digital solution makes sense when you consider that businesses spend over $8 million per year on paper. Why go paperless? Turning paperless is a big decision for any business to make, and 3% of them have already eradicated its use in every process which has allowed them to witness incredible results across their organisation. With paperless only recently becoming a viable option for businesses to implement, it can be an unnerving installation to begin with. However, 16% of businesses are actively looking at different methods that will…

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    Business Tools,  Marketing

    3 Ways Your Content Can Foster Brand Trust

    Customers are generally distrustful of corporate entities, and this can make brand loyalty hard to come by. Thoughtless business practices have hurt customer relationships, and businesses have further failed to hold themselves accountable in corporate dealings. Studies have confirmed that CEOs at large make decisions at the expense of their workers to satisfy their own greed. With this in mind, businesses in 2019 need to show they are not another unethical entity out to take advantage of consumers. Digital marketing can make this possible with its ability to engage target audiences. Content marketing is a crucial form of digital marketing that may allow businesses to do this. It’s incredibly vital…

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    Marketing

    Perks of the Social Media World

    What are some of the perks we have because of social media? You might be thinking about the latest selfie you just posted on Facebook. Well, yeah, that’s one of the perks too. But there are countless others as well that have drastically changed the course of lives, businesses, and many other things. People have indulged in the social media world to the extent that not using it seems impossible.

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    Finance

    Ways to Finance a Home-Based Business

    Before starting a home-based business or a small startup, you must have sufficient capital on hand to purchase anything essential you need to start offering your products or services to the consumers. Things like physical office location, necessary equipment, business website, and other office supplies are the basic business overheads that a business needs to pay on a regular basis in order to streamline business processes and operations. Home-based businesses usually have fewer financing choices because most don’t have enough to qualify for a loan from the bank. Fortunately, there is a variety of small business financing options out there that small startups and home-based businesses can assume to meet…