As a small business owner, it can be a struggle to keep on top of essential tasks. Simple but time-consuming jobs would be better handled by an employee, but it can be costly employing new staff. A great way to help your budget stretch further, and still be able to free up … [Read more...]
The Pareto Principle: The 80-20 Rule Applied to Business Success
The Pareto Principle or the “80-20 Rule” conveys that the 20 percent of something is deemed always responsible for 80 percent of the outcome. Interestingly, the Pareto Principle can be applied in a lot of fields, subjects or circumstances. For project managers, they are aware … [Read more...]
Trying too hard to get it right?
When I was a child, I spent a lot of time trying to ‘fit in’. My family moved around a lot, so I had plenty of practice at being the new kid at school. One thing I got good at doing was adapting. This comes in handy when you’re setting up in business, exploring new ground, … [Read more...]
Why Every Start-Up Entrepreneur Should Have Virtual Support
Establishing a new company can be hard work especially if you are attempting to do everything on your own. While being the sole director allows you to manage and oversee these start-up phases, you can end up doing a poorer job as a result. After all, you may spread yourself too … [Read more...]
10 Small Business Management Books to Read This Year
Successful management for small business owners is about identifying the right things to do, building a team, and then pulling them together to accomplish those things. When done well, the whole enterprise and your life appear to be running smoothly and effortlessly. When … [Read more...]
