Many challenges come with starting a new business and advice from experienced entrepreneurs is always a great tool to help stay motivated. From small shops starting out to industry giants, there is always something new to learn from the trials and tribulations businesses face, especially when working with family! Business icons such as Ralph Lauren and Sam Walton are just a few of the driven leaders of powerful families Fundera featured on their recent infographic highlighting business lessons f...
Hiring staff to take care of your IT, human resources, and accounting may not be feasible for your startup. This is why it's very beneficial for startups to hire a business service company. If you're currently in the market for an outsourced team, take a look at this checklist for finding a business services company which will work well for your needs. Know your need Before finding the right fit, you first need to know what your needs are. Make a list of the tasks you need help with. Create a pr...
Climate change, political unrest, and corporate disruption are today's reality. Those who may have doubted that change was necessary now recognize that evolution is required for survival. The question is now HOW to change. Business transformation for future success requires: Executive commitment to change for future relevance and value to customers Deep understanding of customer's future needs, directions, and challenges Collaboration with eco-system partners or value network to maximize the v...
As the owner of a startup, your time is at a premium. You know that everything takes a lot of time, and when you're rushing from one task to another, some things might fall through the cracks. This is where outsourcing comes in. While you spend quality time building your business, you let others do the support work. We run into many young startups who don't think they are large enough or established enough to outsource. In this article, we'll take a look at why you are big enough to outsource ev...
People working as a freelancer is not a new thing. Contractual workers have been around for a long time. They get paid for their output, not by the hours. They get payment for their work, but there's no benefit. This labor model isn't a modern concept, but it is slowly but surely taking over full-time jobs. This is called gig economy. The emergence of the term gig economy was a response to the burgeoning demand for more freelance workers than regular employees. So while working as a contractor f...
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, Business angels invest €1.2 billion in Spanish startups in 2018Angel investment in Spanish startups is up 44 per cent on last year, with Barcelona taking the lion's share. While there have been fewer deals, they've increased in value bringing the total amount to EUR 1.217 billion as of October 2018, writes Tim Hinchcliffe. The top investment rounds range from the EUR 11.8 million raised by Travelperk in one of their two funding rounds this year, to the EUR 430 million raised by Letgo. And the top city is Barcelona with EUR 731.4 million,...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream. -
Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, 10 influencer marketing trends to keep your eye onConsumers are swayed by the content they consume on social media and as a result influencer marketing has become one of the most effective ways for brands to connect with their audience, acquire new customers and drive sales. The social media landscape is continuing to evolve however and consumers are becoming more discerning. So to continue reaping the benefits of influencer marketing, brands need to ensure they deliver high-quality campaigns that focus on authenticity and genuine engagement. H...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, How to overcome your fear of failureFear of failure is one of the biggest obstacles to success and to overcome your fear, you need to change how you perceive failure. What one person considers a crushing defeat, another sees as a minor setback and a learning opportunity. "The chips aren't always going to fall where you want them to — but if you understand that reality going in, you can be prepared to wring the most value out of the experience, no matter the outcome," writes executive career transition coach Susan Peppercorn. ...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Helen Lindsey created a new blog post, The dark side of inflexibilityManaged properly, flexible working can be as good for employers as it is for employees and companies that aren't embracing the trend toward remote working may find it increasingly difficult to attract and retain top talent. That's not to say that remote working is always plain sailing however—especially for digital nomads who travel the world, living and working remotely in different locations for several weeks or months at a time. In this article, Mark Frary explores how inflexibility can make ...Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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Americans' commutes are getting worse every year and employees are starting to weigh their options. With the high price and stress of long commutes, much of the workforce is willing to take pay-cuts just to avoid an added 20 minutes to their trip home from work. The focus on a healthier commute is leading to talented workers choosing jobs that allow them flexibility and reimbursements when it comes to their commute and employers need to take notice if they want to retain those high value workers... Post is under moderationStream item published successfully. Item will now be visible on your stream.
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