Going for a job interview is always slightly scary but when you know that the interview is for that job you have always wanted, it can be terrifying! No worries, we are here to help. To get the job of your dreams, it is not enough to meet the job requirements; you need to go one step ahead of the other candidates. Having the right […] Read more »
10 Facts About Alibaba You Probably Didn’t Know Before
The biggest B2B provider from China is aiming for their US IPO later this year. Get familiar with the tech giant from China. The company is well known in China and Asia but almost strange to western users. Alibaba is a giant – almost like Google, Facebook or Twitter in the US. We present 10 interesting facts about the company you probably didn’t know about […] Read more »
Jobs of the Future
For those entering the workforce, it can be a scary time. It’s hard to know what the future may hold for many industries, but this infographic should give you some much needed direction by showing you what industries are expected to grow, and which ones to avoid. You’ve finished that degree, now get out there and take that next step in life by securing a job in […] Read more »
Franchising Disputes in Australia
In Australia, the franchising industry is rising rapidly. Over 400,000 people are employed in franchises and 90% of these franchises are operating profitably. Currently, the top 3 franchise industries are retail and trade, accommodation/food services and admin/support services. The below infographic demonstrates the increase in demand for franchises and the types of industries these franchises are found in. It also delves into the most common […] Read more »
Is Your Business Available to Customers on Sunday?
It’s a familiar story, after a hard week’s work we save all those administrative bits and pieces for the weekend, hoping to make appointments and work our way through our to-do-list. Picking up the phone we expect an answer, regardless of the day of the week, and as such, businesses have had to respond, increasing their availability to cover all day, every day. At the […] Read more »
Is There Really A Gender Gap?
Is there really a gender gap? According to President Obama and the Bureau of the Labor Statistics, women, on average, earn $0.77 for every dollar their male counterparts make. But it’s not as bad as it seems. The Washington Post reports that when you account for differences in occupations, positions, education, job tenure and hours worked per week, the gap narrows to about $0.95 per […] Read more »
E-file Security and Safety Concerns
For businesses small and large, the number of customer and employee data breaches is on the rise. The increase of hacking technology in turn increases the concern to secure sensitive customer data for standard business operations. For businesses tax filing, the IRS is taking every precaution to fight identity theft and protect recipient data. The IRS identified a 78% increase in tax identity-theft incidents from […] Read more »
Smart Small Business Marketing Budgets
Although budgeting is not an activity that business owners jump with joy for, it’s a necessary part of running a successful company. Marketing intelligently is important, and savvy business owners already know this. Even though it is a way to bring in new customers and new revenue, marketing plans and budgets are often an afterthought after everything else is paid for. To succeed in the […] Read more »
Cloud Based Phone System Benefits
Whether you have a small, medium or large business, there are advantages to upgrading your standard PBX to a cloud based PBX service. No longer do businesses have to rely on a single piece of equipment to ensure reliable phone service. A cloud based PBX can employ multiple servers for redundancy. Reliability is just one feature of cloud based phones. Both time and money can be […] Read more »
The Future of Proximity and Micro-Location Marketing
“Location, location, location” was once only a mantra in real estate, but it’s found a new home in marketing as brands tighten their targeting on in-store shoppers. With the ubiquity of mobile devices and advances in location technology, brands can now send real time, relevant ads to shoppers about to buy. To see how brands have leveraged location to make purchasing more personalized, take a […] Read more »