The Covid-19 pandemic has undoubtedly disrupted interdependent global manufacturing supply chains. Many of us have by now experienced the effects of our disease-ravaged economy, from product shortages to increased market prices. Although most countries now have the pandemic under control, geopolitical tensions and events still threaten what used to be …
Read More »How to lure staff back to the office
It’s no secret that many workers have been reluctant to return to the office since the pandemic began. And understandably so – after all, who wants to schlep to work 5 days a week, losing time and money on a fractious commute, when they can work from home just as …
Read More »How do you attract guests to your business podcasts?
As any business owner knows, marketing is essential for driving growth. There are a multitude of ways to market a business, and each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. One increasingly popular marketing tool is podcasting. Podcasting offers a number of unique benefits that make it an ideal …
Read More »Can you help your team improve their communication skills?
We’re told that communication is a two-way street. To be more accurate, though, it is an intersection where people come together and exchange thoughts and ideas, then come to an understanding of each other’s points.Communication is essential in any workplace where cooperation is expected between colleagues. As such, it is …
Read More »How to stop virtual meetings stifling creativity
The past couple of years have seen the normalisation of remote and hybrid working practices, and with them came virtual meetings … lots of them. We have grown accustomed to our diaries bulging with Zoom, Teams and Google Meet sessions, allowing us to connect with our teams and colleagues from …
Read More »Effective email marketing tactics for your small business
Email marketing is one of the most well-used techniques by small business owners to gain the attention of their target audience. For others, it is an excellent tool in which to communicate effectively with their customers. However, it would help to consider some factors when creating a successful email marketing …
Read More »Why are bosses so afraid of staff downtime?
A majority of managers expect staff to remain fixedly at their desks all day. While they might allow for work-related projects and activities as well, some bosses use the tactic of “busy work” to keep employees occupied when they seem to be slacking off Compiling an unnecessary report, colour-coding a …
Read More »How to make the move from corporation to start-up
Working for a corporation can feel like you’re winning at life. You get to enjoy plenty of perks, the workplace has all the resources you need and the experience looks great on the CV. However, some of us will eventually find a reason to leave their company and be tempted …
Read More »What’s the best way to organise your day to day?
Do you think that organising your schedule, activities and daily routine takes a lot of work, and that sophisticated tools are needed to get the job done? Julian Richer of Richer Sounds would love to disagree, though. In his column in the UK’s Sunday Times, he writes (paywall) that all …
Read More »A guide to creating a crypto portfolio
The process of managing a crypto portfolio is quite similar to the process of balancing a standard portfolio. With the right profile and approach, you may significantly lower your total investment risk. Starting out is as simple as diversifying your cryptocurrency assets. What is a crypto portfolio? In the cryptocurrency …
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