Business

Today’s pawnshops have changed a great deal since they were first introduced in the ancient times. Such changes happened as more and more people began doing a lot of things over the internet—from shopping to banking and more. Pawnshops then recognized an opportunity to improve their services by bringing them online, too. It’s a giant leap from the more traditional …

Technology advancements and transformation, changing company culture, emerging business models, tech-based learning and training, and diversity in the workplace are some of the drivers that are honing the future of work. New technologies such as automation generate businesses about 25–60% cost savings. These driving forces indicate that you need to prepare your company for the changes in technologies, tools, and …

Outsourcing is one of the strategies that companies can use to increase their overall efficiency. For one, when you outsource certain functions of your business, you have more opportunities to specialize in the things that bring in revenue, such as your products or services. As a result, you become more competitive and profitable as an organization. Outsourcing is also a …

Building a startup business from scratch is both exciting and terrifying. As you embark your journey to the entrepreneurial route, along the way, you will experience hurdles. Every business face a lot of challenges and in order to thrive, you will need one of the key ingredients to your success; the right team. Why do some startups succeed and others …

There’s nothing wrong with keeping your wedding on a tight budget. With expenses like reception, catering, and ceremonial service, it is admittedly not the cheapest event to plan out. But no matter what the budget, you can still make the day feel special. One way to do this is to hand out beautiful wedding souvenirs that serve as a thank …

In today’s digital age, there are a lot of ways that both startup companies and established businesses can save on costs while maximizing efficiency and team productivity. One such way is through coworking spaces. Leasing coworking spaces with complete facilities and equipment rather than renting an office space and purchasing new machines and furniture is obviously cost effective for most …

It’s not easy to choose the right business exit strategy for your company. When you’ve worked on your business for years, you naturally want the best return on your investment. However, rushing into it may not be the best option – in fact your choices will vary greatly depending on when you need to sell by. The more time you …

A common misconception is that if you simply speak two languages, you can translate. Just take the corresponding words in the other language and translate the text—easy, right? Well, no. With the exception of basic vocabulary that is common to all languages—“sun,” “tree,” “rain,” etc.—most words don’t have exact one-to-one translations in other languages, especially across different language families. Even …

In 1994, Jeff Bezos quit his job and founded Amazon. In 1995, the first product was ordered on Amazon, a book. In the following 30 days, Amazon generated a weekly turnover of 20,000 dollars and sold books in all US states. The company is now the world’s largest online marketplace for products. But Amazon doesn’t just offer products. The company …

Agile Project Management has become increasingly popular due to its many advantages in comparison to traditional project approaches. Agile takes the approach of expecting the requirements of the project to change and shows how to deal with them. This is based on the 12 Agile principles which are there to act as a guide on how to ensure that your …