Remote work is the new normal nowadays as we deal with the pandemic. Even your kid’s piano lessons are being done over the internet. While you may think that your remote work setup is fine, the truth is that a lot of remote workers are not getting the most from their situations. For example, they might have
The world-changing events that happened this year posed new challenges to opening a business. It had achieved what years of business analyses had failed to predict and even avert. For one, the pandemic showed that large physical offices are not necessary for a business to operate efficiently. Second, it highlighted a lot of commodities that
Are you planning to switch to remote work? Or maybe you already started working remotely as part of your company’s attempt to keep their employees safe? You may be excited at first knowing you can now spend more time at home instead of increasing your risk of exposure by working outdoors. But what many remote
According to the Chamber of Commerce, did you know that as of 2018, over 30.2 million small businesses are operating in the United States? Only 80% of these small businesses survive during their first year. By the time they reach the end of their second year, only 70% of these businesses survive. The number continues to
It’s not a stretch to say that the coronavirus pandemic drastically changed the business landscape and these changes will persist for a long time. Some of the things that have changed are the way you market your goods and services as well as how to engage customers with your business. With the pandemic instilling the
Small business owners may be tempted to use their own bank account to manage their business’ finances, but things can get complicated once the business starts earning excess capital. In this case, it’s necessary to open a business savings account. Here’s everything there is to know about them. What is a business savings account? A
Remote worker. Home-based employee. Outsourced contractor. Call it what you want, the common denominator these workers have is that they are not required to report to your physical office. The COVID-19 pandemic and its resulting lockdowns pushed many businesses to embrace this dynamic, prompting many experts to believe that this is the future of work.
COVID-19 continues to threaten businesses all over the world. Although many would prefer to stay at home, some jobs just cannot be done remotely. Some companies need to continue operations or risk shutting down and firing their staff. Small businesses and startups are especially vulnerable to this scenario. Aside from the practices suggested by the
The COVID-19 pandemic has made it more necessary for businesses of all sizes to embrace technology. Due to stay-at-home orders and social distancing measures, more people are shopping online or going contactless with their transactions; therefore, if your business is not equipped with technology, you could be missing out. If you do have the technology,
Many global brands came from a very small operation, with some even starting from an old garage. Microsoft and Amazon are good examples of such companies that seemed destined for failure but were pole-vaulted to success by a single decision. That pivotal point is often related to technology—business leverage that has changed the course of