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 […]
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“Til death do you part” isn’t always brought to its intended conclusion. Some 50 percent of married couples in America end in divorce — a dismal rate. But when you have a business, you have no time to dwell on the unfortunate end to your once fairy tale story. Your most precious financial asset needs
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Vacations are a great way to escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. When life gets too overwhelming, getting away from it all is a great way to recharge and re-calibrate. But what if things go awry and you get into an accident? Vacation accidents and deaths occur more than we think—a surprising
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Excavators, skid steers, loaders, lifts, power supplies, trucks, and other equipment are essential to any business. But like any resource or department, they can be streamlined for maximum versatility and efficiency. As the company pores over the balance sheets, it pays to explore and compare the costs of buying and owning equipment against leasing or
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Small businesses are always on the lookout for a competitive edge. One effective method is to be more efficient than the competition. If you use your current resources to the best of your ability, you can expect larger profit margins as you do more with less. Here are some things that you can do to
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In the world of sales, a common belief exists that one has to be attractive to persuade prospective buyers. People think that the physical appearance of a salesperson impacts their likelihood of succeeding. And as consumers, we may unconsciously be drawn to a lovely sales staff, too, especially if it’s a cosmetic product we’re looking
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A capital is only the tip of the iceberg in starting a business. You need a solid business plan, where each of your goals is outlined, as well as your market, products, etc. But it doesn’t end there, either. Opening a business requires more work than that, and it will involve different professionals. As the
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About 88% of companies have already moved their applications to the cloud in 2020, a report by O’Reilly Media, Inc found. Furthermore, a quarter of its respondents plan on moving all their apps to the cloud in the coming years. So, it’s no surprise that the cloud computing industry was valued at $199.01 billion in
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Homeowners work hard to keep their lawns and gardens healthy and pristine and, thanks to them, many neighborhoods look picture-perfect all year round. But one problem that refuses to go away is weeds. Despite our best efforts, weeds return to ruin our perfectly manicured gardens. And I’m sure they’ve tried everything: weed pulling, mowing, herbicides.
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Nowadays, people are venturing into home-based businesses because of the pandemic. It is more practical to start a business from your home because you can stay indoors as much as you like. Since governments and health experts all around the world are one in encouraging people to stay indoors as much as possible, it only
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