Running a small business can come with so much pressure. The need to constantly balance the books coupled with limited financial room for manoeuvre can give anyone working for an SME (small and medium enterprise) a headache that seems impossible to shift. At a time when many companies are struggling financially, it pays to find something that will reduce costs and increase profit margins. Can Help:Video Conferencing Benefits and How It : Video services could be the solution to the problems that many smaller companies face. It could help to save money, improve communication and do so … [Read more...]
Three Reasons to Invest in Gold and Silver in 2016
When you’re looking for a means of supplementing your income, investing can seem like the ideal option. Flexible, accessible, and potentially lucrative, it offers the opportunity to change your life, without getting in the way of your existing employment and commitments. Precious metals, in particular, are popular with those new to the investment markets, as well as those short on time. Relatively easy to understand, this type of trading caters to a range of budgets, personality types, and levels of experience. Done properly, it can also prove to be highly profitable. Fortuitously for … [Read more...]
3 Ways Social Media Can Drive Customer Engagement
The term customer engagement has become a significant buzzword in modern business, forcing many entrepreneurs to misunderstand and underestimate its importance. It is imperative in the modern age, however, whether you consider the informed and inquisitive nature of contemporary consumers or the way in which Google has created organic and content-driven search engine results. These factors have combined to make natural and organic customer engagement an important strategic consideration in 2015, and this trend is likely to continue for the foreseeable future. How Social Media … [Read more...]
The Top Three Advantages of a Guarantor Loan
Personal loans can be a fantastic financial asset, especially for those without the ready capital they require. Rather than being some mark of monetary failing, or a loaded gun for the young and inexperienced, they can help to advance your aspirations, providing you with the opportunities you need to truly expand your horizons. One very interesting form of borrowing comes in the form of guarantor loans. It is ideal for those who would struggle to obtain credit on their own merits, due to youth, past misfortunes, or a non-existent credit history. Indeed, for those exploring their … [Read more...]
Must Know Info About Avoiding Litigation for Small Business
As a business owner, you are responsible for every detail of your business. Making it a success is your ultimate goal and to do that you have to minimise anything that could disrupt the day-to-day operations and maintain business continuity. One of the greatest disruptions to any business is getting sued. Whether you work with the public or business-to-business, litigation can throw up some serious problems and you have to make sure you’re adequately protected. The threat is real: over 100 million cases are filed in US state courts every year with contract disputes being one of the most … [Read more...]
Spending Seems to Ignore Future Needs
After a few years of misery, Americans seem to be optimistic once again. Almost half have admitted in a Gallup Poll they are spending more than they were a year ago; only 18% admit the reverse but perhaps that is a consequence of the level of debt they are carrying. Certainly the level of credit card debt in the USA is quite disturbing. Some of the increases are due to simple inflation. Increased consumer confidence is another and probably greater reason for the spending. With interest rates low it is obvious that many Americans seem to think there is little point in saving yet with … [Read more...]
How Much Should We Expect the Government to Do For Us?
In the UK, as in the United States, there is a fierce and ongoing battle between passionate advocates of what is sometimes known as the welfare state, and the social Darwinists who believe that nearly everybody should make their own way without Government help. Of course there’s a huge gray area in between those two extremes but nearly everybody has an opinion about the way the Government should or should not be spending money. For their part politicians and Government bodies are continually vowing to cut down on spending and save taxpayers money, whilst at the same time they are often … [Read more...]
Is Intel the Hottest Stock on the Market?
The Intel Corporation is a computer chip and micro-processing company that calls California home. The expansion and growth of the computer industry over the last few decades is due in a large part to Intel and its contributions to the technical specification needs of personal computers, as well as its research and development practices. The company develops mobile and microprocessors, solid-state drives and server chips. Last week, Intel released a new form of computer chip. With over a decade in development, the chip, known as the 3D XPoint, uses unique compounds to be able to work more … [Read more...]
Setting Realistic Expectations for Binary Options Trading
Like most people, you would probably appreciate an outlet for your money to grow instead of accepting petty interest from a savings account (which will just be overtaken by inflation any way). That being said, there are a number of ways to invest your money for this purpose. Binary options trading is largely considered to be the most exciting opportunity at the moment, but you still need to set realistic expectations for yourself before jumping in. It Will Take Time to Learn the Ropes Binary options trading really isn’t that unique in some ways. It requires that you get a good … [Read more...]
Must-Know Tax Info About Crowdfunding
Crowdfunding sales exceeded five billion dollars in 2013 and have only increased since then. It’s quickly become a viable option for newbie entrepreneurs and experienced businesspeople alike looking for investment in their ideas. Yet one thing most recipients of crowdfunded earnings fail to remember to consider is the inevitable involvement of the tax man. Indeed, anytime money changes hands in the United States, the IRS is bound to find out and want their cut. Crowdfunding is no exception. While it remains a gray area today, crowdfunding is at some point going to be a highly regulated … [Read more...]