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Land Of Opportunity: Four Things Nobody Told You About Starting A Business In The U.S.

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Land Of Opportunity: Four Things Nobody Told You About Starting A Business In The U.S.

The United States is known as the land of opportunity. People from all over the world travel to the US in search of various freedoms: freedom of religion, freedom of civil rights, and freedom of opportunity. In the United States, everyone has the ability to take the job they want, and they also have the ability to create the job they want.

Many people in the US aim for the American dream and decide to start their own business. As a business owner, you don’t have to work for an incompetent boss, you don’t have to be stuck doing something you hate, and you can reap all the tax benefits and pocket the profits. In fact, so many people desire to acquire the American dream that there are currently over 23 million small businesses in the US.

While starting a business in the US is a dream of many, it’s also a lot of hard work, and this hard work keeps many people from achieving their dream. Many people think that starting a business simply means getting a loan and filing with the SBA, but it’s much more work than that. Before you quit your job in hopes of starting your own business and being your own boss, the following are four things nobody told you about starting a business that you absolutely need to know.

1. Gain complete ownership of the company name.

Before you can start a company, you’re going to need to have a name for that company. Some individuals choose a company name without thinking about whether or not that name is available. Getting a trademark for your company name will ensure that the name and the rights to the name belong to you. This way, other companies cannot start businesses with your name. Having multiple businesses with the same company name causes an array of confusion and can harm your online brand. The Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS) is an online database that allows you to search the company names you’re considering to see if they’re already owned and trademarked by another company. Once you’ve found a name that would work, you need to apply for a trademark. You can do this online through the Trademark Electronic Application System (TEAS), and you can use the system to track your application throughout the process.

Along with the trademark of your company name, you should also check to make sure that the URL you want is also available. It’s always a good idea to take the URL that is the company name, but you can try other URLs that interest you or relate to your company as well. A good way to check the availability of a URL is to visit domain websites such as GoDaddy.com. Through this site, you can enter in the URL you are considering and search to see if it’s available. GoDaddy will not only let you know if the desired URL is available, but the site will also let you know what other similar URLs are available that may interest you as well. This is a great way to ensure that the URL you want is also available or to help you find a similar URL that could also work for your business.

2. Run the numbers over and over.

The biggest mistake that most business owners make is only focusing on the company’s finances. When you start a business, you have to remember that you need to not only cover the monthly expenses of the business, but also the monthly expenses of your own. You need to bring in an income to cover your mortgage payments, rent, household utilities, health insurance, car insurance and anything else you need to pay for on a monthly basis. When you’re calculating how much money your company needs to make and calculating the budget in order to stay afloat every month, don’t forget to include your monthly needs as well. Otherwise, you could end up keeping the business afloat but failing to keep your personal finances in order.

3. Don’t be afraid of change.

You have an idea in your head of how your company is going to run, how much money you’ll need, and how successful you will be, but it’s very likely that this plan is going to change. You’re going to need to make adjustments in order to please investors, to include enough of a profit for your personal needs, or to simply reach the right audience. Although you may have a detailed business plan, you have to understand that the business plan is going to change, and you cannot be afraid of this. Rolling with the punches is the only way that your small business is going to get up and running, so don’t be afraid to make the necessary changes in order to see your dreams come true.

4. Have all the right paperwork.

Starting a business is going to require a great deal of paperwork. It’s very important that you do your research to ensure you have all the necessary paperwork in place. Did you file your small business with the right organizations, such as the SBA? Do you have all the required permits for your town or county? Do you have the right safety requirements for your employees? You’re going to need to fill out a great deal of paperwork and keep it on hand in order to receive other benefits for your business, such as loans, lines of credit and insurance policies. In order to ensure you are covering yourself and your company, you may even want to consider having phone calls and in-person meetings recorded and transcribed as validation. Having all of this will help protect your company and ensure you followed all the correct procedures in order to get your business running.

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Will It Be Any Easier To Get A Loan Now?

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Will It Be Any Easier To Get A Loan Now?

Reports out this week suggest that the UK economy is beginning to recover. The predicted growth has grown from 0.8% earlier in the year to 1.5% expected by the end of the year. The manufacturing industries are seeing growth as is the housing market and unemployment figures are down. Despite this good news, Mark Carney, the big boss at the Bank of England warned that the recovery was in its early stages.

Carney said we should proceed with caution basically. He doesn’t want to move too fast in case this is a ‘false dawn’ like the one in 2010-2011 when after an initial spurt, ‘growth petered out’.

So what does all this mean? Can we expect easier-to-get-loans and cheaper rates? Well conditions are said to be easing but like we’ve said, don’t expect huge changes anytime soon. Carney still expects it to take three years before bank rates rise.

So in the meantime if you find yourself in need of financial help, you may have to look elsewhere.

Need a loan fast?

There are several reasons why you might need a loan fast and some online companies can help. Choose a financial services company that can search several products as this gives you a wider choice.

Some lenders will loan money even to those with a poor credit history but each lender has different criteria. If you are a risk as a borrower, a loan may also cost you more. Be sure that you have the means to pay the loan back. If you do get accepted and agree to a fast loan or pay day loan the costs can escalate if you fall behind with your repayments.

So many possibilities

There are many possibilities for borrowing money on the internet and it would take you hours to search them all. An online broker or service that can search for you can match your needs and circumstances more quickly than you can.

Of course with wider options, you are more likely to find the perfect financial product too. Your circumstances might be better matched to a credit card than a loan for instance or there may be special deals available via one of these online services which you can take advantage of.

How can I trust an online financial services provider?

It is no different than an in-person financial advisor and they are available to speak on the telephone too if you need some reassurance.

Online service providers sometimes charge one-off membership fees. Although at first you might wonder why, when you realise that they do not rely on commissions and their recommendations are completely objective, you can see it makes sense.

Be thorough

In some ways an online provider gives you more time to look at the products you are offered. But just as you would if you were meeting face to face, be thorough when you are looking at products from online financial services like Loans Direct UK or Norton Finance. They have many products for you to choose from but you need to decide which is the correct one for you.

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Average Asking Prices For Homes In The UK Increased Every Month This Year

Muzahed I.
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Average Asking Prices For Homes In The UK Increased Every Month This Year

The average asking prices of UK properties have increased month on month in this year alone, the latest market review from Move with Us has shown. The data also shows that the rise in asking prices has mostly been fuelled by the South. However, in recent months the rise in property prices appears to have spread to the whole of the UK.

Over the whole of the UK the average asking price increased by approximately 3.55% annually and 2.19% in the second quarter of this year. The average price reached £240,238 which is the highest recorded average asking price in five years indicating significant market growth. Also an indicator of market growth is the length of time taken to sell a property and the average number of days taken to sell has decreased over the first half of 2013 from 144 to 104 days. The average time taken to sell in London fell to just 71 days in June.

The most prosperous regions were in the South East, East Anglia, the South West and Greater London with a significant rise in asking prices and a reduction in the number of days taken to sell a property. As a result, the average asking price for the whole of the UK has risen, with these particular areas providing 45% of the total new listings on the market. The improvement in the South has had an effect on the East and West Midlands, both of which have reported increases in selling prices as well as reductions in the days taken to sell property. There have been some signs of improvement in the North but the market is growing at a much slower rate than southern regions. There may be a slower rate of improvement in the South as seasonal effects take place but this is yet to be determined.

Confidence in the housing market in London has certainly increased with sellers increasing their asking prices month on month. By June the average asking price reached £380,904, the highest on record and an increase of 6% since the start of 2013. The average asking price in the South West increased each month up to June where it reached £262,727, the highest on record and an increase of £9,203 in six months. The average time taken to sell a property in the South West decreased by 16 days in the second quarter of 2013. The average asking price in the North has risen slightly since February 2013 indicating that there is a UK wide improvement in the housing market but the North is yet to catch up with the South. Which leads us to think there is still a big divide between North and South when it comes to house prices.

Increased demand also means that is now easy for a seller to sell a house fast. The increased demand has been fueled by the Help To Buy Scheme and other financial packages put together by the UK government to get people onto the property ladder.

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The Best Ways To Prevent Identity Fraud

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The Best Ways To Prevent Identity Fraud

Identity theft is something that can cause a great deal of damage both emotionally and financially. We live in a technologically dominated world and this has meant the number of thefts has increased dramatically in recent years. People are much more confident online and this has resulted in carelessness.

These people can hack into your accounts from a remote location, scary isn’t it? We just all need to be wary of what we are doing with out personal details and pin numbers.

This article will highlight three ways that can help ups prevent this theft from happening in the future.

Vigilance

This is the most important piece of advice I can give you, be vigilant and be extremely careful when you are handling sensitive information or paying for something online. We live in a world that is dominated by the internet and this has led to a rise in the number of people with the capabilities to hack into your accounts from remote areas.

These people are trained and have special technologies and techniques that are designed to make this happen. Just make sure that you get used to paper shredding and cutting up your old credit cards once they have expired, this is just a very simple way to ensure no damage is being caused behind your back.

Moreover ensure that you keep an eye on your pin number when you are paying my card, all it takes is someone to see your pin number, card number and then they are available to pay for anything online using your details. We are in a period of economic downturn and there are a lot of people out there that are out to make money in the fastest way possible and that often means criminal activity.

You don’t want to be caught up in a scandal or end up losing a lot of money just through laziness and non vigilance. So just be aware of your surroundings and take care of your passwords and login details online and there shouldn’t be a problem.

You don’t want to be caught up in a scandal or end up losing a lot of money just through laziness and non vigilance.

Meticulousness

This point is pretty similar to the above but is related to the online aspect of protection. Just make sure that you don’t leave your online banking logged in if you are using a shared computer, the same applies when paying for things online. It is vitally important that you are meticulous in protecting your belongings and your passwords.

These are the keys to your financial life and you don’t want that to be jeopardized as in some cases you won’t be able to get your money back.

Software

Install some anti-virus software and ensure that your computer is highly protected against all types of virus.

Hackers often use viruses to extract the information needed to log in to your online banking etc so just don’t let them even have a chance, kill the virus before it gets chance to set in.

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Six Pointers That Will Help You Keep Your Job

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Six Pointers That Will Help You Keep Your Job

The world is not tolerant with the lazybones. To make it worse, competition between companies grew tighter, forcing them to downsize their workforce to cut back costs and stay alive. Therefore, you must be productive at all times, or else you might end up on the displacement list and lose your job.

Productiveness is not easy, especially if you don’t have a plan. Almost all companies are trying to make do of a small staff. This is why you always find that your workload for the day is more than what you expect. In this case, how can you be effective in the workplace?

Tip Number 1: Create a To-do List

If you want to finish all your assignments at the end of the day, the first thing that you need to do is to create a to-do list. Too much time is wasted when you do things randomly. Without a list, you may end up doing the same thing over again.

You must list down things according to priority. This will let you know which tasks you should do immediately, and those that you can do later. In this way, you will be able to meet the deadlines.

A list will also help you to identify what stopping from being productive. Once you know the reason, you will be able to make adjustments in your schedule and improve your efficiency.

Tip Number 2: Purchase an Electronic Planner

It is more efficient to use an electronic planner than using a pen and paper to write things down. Investing in this device is a good idea especially if you spend most of your working hours in the field. Electronic planners also have other amazing features that will help you save time. Furthermore, it is also more convenient to use.

Tip Number 3: Be More Proactive

When you are having trouble with meeting deadlines, maybe it is time for you to be more proactive in setting them. Sometimes your boss will request you to do more, but you must also know when to say no. Tell him or her about your prior commitments. Don’t worry, your boss will not be angry, as long as you have a valid reason. Accepting an assignment and failing to complete them on time is what annoys bosses the most.

Tip Number 4: Eliminate Distractions

In most cases, it is not the workload that makes you unproductive, but rather the distractions. This is more applicable for people who have home-based jobs.  If you are working at home, you must ensure that you have eliminated all distractions before you start. Turn off the television and never switch it on while you are working. If you keep the television on, you may end up spending your whole day watching programs instead of doing your work. It is also advisable that you lock your room to ensure that your kids will not enter and try to distract you.

Although you want to be productive, you must not lock yourself the whole day. You must also give yourself a break, maybe a couple of minutes. This will enable you to unwind and relax, replenishing you the energy to work again.

Tip Number 5: Get Help

Admit it. You can never do all things on your own. You must also learn how to delegate things to others. Trying to do all things will do you no good, since you will only overwork yourself. This will only stress both your body and mind, hindering you from doing your work properly. Therefore, when you have too much workload, you must try asking your coworkers for help. Delegating tasks to other will also improve your managerial skills, which most executives look at when deciding to promote someone. Of course, in order to do this, you must establish good relations with your coworkers first.

Tip Number 6: Never Procrastinate

Procrastination is the most common cause why employees end up having too much workload that they cannot handle. This is the reason why you must avoid procrastinating things. You must do all the things that you can do today instead of putting them off for tomorrow. In doing so, you might be surprised that your workload is not as many as you think.

In this competitive world, you must do your best to be productive, or else your boss might send you off and look for another one who can do better. You can improve your efficiency at the workplace by following the 6 tips mentioned above. Being productive will not only help you keep your jobs, but also serves as solid grounds for promotion.

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How To Fill Out A W-2 Form

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How To Fill Out A W-2 Form

For many businesses, filling out employee W-2s is a time of reflection, a time to look back at the past calendar year and really see how much extra they’re paying for labor thanks to pesky minimum wage laws. But alas, there’s an upside to all of this paperwork–it isn’t hard. Any business that has basic recordkeeping skills can turn the W-2 process into a quick, easy, and only slightly depressing process.

To Thine Own Self Be True

This first step is likely the easiest because an employer only has to know about one thing: their own business. Hopefully, any person running a business will have made this their top priority at one point or another. There are three important facts that must be known: federal employer ID number, business name and business address. A control number is never required, but it’s a great way to keep droves of employees from becoming mixed up.

Pesky, Pesky Wages

While the last step was easy, this step may be more painful for some. This step involves the tallying of employee wages. There are a variety of items that must be included for Uncle Sam to not see your reporting as attempted tax evasion, including:

• Box 1: Total wages, tips and other compensation
• Box 2: Total amount of withholding
• Box 3: Total Social Security wages
• Box 4: Total Social Security tax withheld
• Box 5: Total Medicare wages and tips
• Box 6: Medicare tax withheld
• Box 7: Social Security tips
• Box 8: Allocated tips

All of these are ways in which employees can earn income during their employment with a business. Those who find themselves missing any applicable portion of this data may want to consult a tax attorney, or begin the pleading process with the IRS, whichever seems more likely to work.

When Your Employees Get Old…

Boxes 11 and 13 of the W-2 are home to information regarding employee retirement plans and whether they’re a statutory employee. If an employee participates in a qualified retirement plan, then box 13 must be checked. Those who don’t get the tax benefits of a qualified plan should see box 11 checked. Now let’s add two more checks just for fun. If the person is a statutory employee or received third-party sick pay, then they will have their own set of boxes checked.

Even More Compensation

To the distress of many an employer, there’s even more compensation employees may receive. Box 12 is the dastardly place where these items go, and they can include:

• Nontaxable sick pay
• Excludable reimbursed moving expenses
• Non-statutory employee stock options
• Golden parachute payments

The Power of the Deduction

Every employer wants to help out their employees, and box 14 makes this possible (even if it’s required by the IRS). This box contains other deductions or compensation, such as:

• Nontaxable income
• After-tax pension
• Uniform deductions
• Union dues deductions

In a “State” of Confusion

The state section is just as important as the federal portion of the W-2, regardless of the mean things the federal section says about the state when they’re not around. Items in this area include:

• Box 15: The two letter state code and business state tax ID number
• Box 16: State wages
• Box 17: State income tax withheld
• Box 18: Local wages
• Box 19: Local income tax withheld
• Box 20: Locality name

Are We Having Fun Yet?

Filling out a W-2 form isn’t nearly as daunting as many business owners would have some people believe. Proper recordkeeping makes this process simple and not only keeps Uncle Sam happy, but keeps employees from storming the front door when they owe the IRS.

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Three Ways To Improve Your Business’s Customer Service Standards

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Three Ways To Improve Your Business’s Customer Service Standards

Providing excellent customer service is undoubtedly the most important part of any business. Regardless of sector and client base, it is imperative that a company delivers a high standard of customer service in order to achieve continuing success. Customer satisfaction is important to a business as not only will it lead to customer loyalty, but also to improved business reputation that will aid a company’s future success.

A high level of customer service can be achieved in a number of ways, and is not purely dependent on a business having friendly and knowledgeable employees. Instead, it is created by a mix of factors, and businesses should spend time focusing on multiple areas of their business to ensure that their customer service is at a high level. Here are some of the best ways to deliver brilliant customer service-

Train your Staff to a High Level

It is imperative that your employees are trained to a high standard, as unknowledgeable staff can mean that difference between confirming a deal or purchase, and a customer sourcing or shopping elsewhere. Build customer loyalty by training your staff to a very high level to make sure that they always have excellent product and service knowledge and will always give great customer service.

It might be valuable to carry out some customer based research to find how they would rate the current service you deliver, to allow you to find focus areas for improvement. Along with providing training with product and service knowledge, it is a great idea to spend time teaching skills useful for positive customer interaction and how to manage complaints procedures.

Make your Website Easy to Navigate

It’s become the norm that the first port of call for any customer is a business’s website. Customers will visit your website for a number of reasons, whether it’s to find out a telephone number, or to use your online shop and will be more likely to continue to use your services should your website be visually appealing and easy to use.

If your business’s current website is found to be confusing and difficult to use, it will be difficult to keep even the most loyal customers on the page, so making improvement that are reflective of a  customer’s needs. Having a revamped site professionally designing, and promoting your re-launch via other internet platforms will not only make so simple advertising, but will also be a great way to improve and promote your increased attention to customer service issues.

Improve your Interior Computer Systems

Just because the customer it not able to view your own computer screens doesn’t mean that your in-house software system should be outdated. An outdated computer system can cause plenty of problems for your business, with the possibility of them running slower than a modern system or not having all the software you need, which can affect service speed leading to customers feeling unsatisfied.

Having an updated personalised software development for your company you can ensure that you deal with all customers accurately and with speed and can make your business easier to manage. Taking time to assess how your current software runs and deciding whether it just needs some small improvements or whether your business would benefit from a complete software overhaul and making changes will help your business deliver a higher standard of customer service.

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4 Ways To Bring Business-Sense To Your Passion

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4 Ways To Bring Business-Sense To Your Passion

There are plenty of successful businesses that grow from the seed of a very creative idea. But that seed can’t grow without a healthy dose of business sense – that’s why so many seeds are left barren underground. If you’re a creative person with a passion, there could be room to make this talent lucrative. However, you will absolutely need to infuse some business into your art or you will be left with a missed opportunity, as well as a passion benefiting no one else. Here are some fundamental business practices to help you look at your work from a different perspective.

Clarify Your Goals

What is your passion? What do you do with your free time that makes you happy? Chances are, you can extract value from that hobby to provide for others. If you enjoy dancing, you could teach classes or create an instructional video. If you like to watch movies, you can offer insightful movie reviews in a voice that hasn’t been heard on the critic scene yet. The most important thing to ask is, what can you offer people that will do them good? What can you provide for them with your services that will give them something different from what they’ve been given before?

Put a Price on It

Keeping in mind the service or product you’ve decided to offer, do some research to find out what price range already exists for similar services. Then, name your price. It should be low enough to reflect any shortcomings you may have as a beginner, but it should also establish you as a worthy competitor on the scene. What’s more, if you work really hard to become an expert at whatever you’re offering, you can afford to charge the amount that you’d like. But no matter what stage you’re at, let your price reflect confidence that what you have to offer is valuable.

Develop a Presence

No matter what area you’re in, a web presence is essential for competing in today’s world. A company website is extremely important, and even a Facebook and Twitter presence will establish you as a game player significantly in consumers’ eyes. It’s also important to get some sort of a physical presence circulating, whether it’s poster advertising, flyers, or attending events yourself. You can earn a lot of business simply by showing up to relevant or community gatherings and verbally advertising your services. It may be uncomfortable to push yourself on people, but it’s just another smart business move that will help that small seed grow tall.

Create a Workflow

The further you get into your new work, the more business you’ll hopefully incur. The more business you incur, the more complicated things get. You may need to hire employees, and with that comes a whole new brand of business. You will need the help of others, whether it be a workflow management system or entrepreneurial advice. It is tough for the creative minded to really establish a sound business system, but there are plenty of resources out there for you to tap into. Just make sure that you don’t ignore a good, organized business system, because ultimately it truly does affect your product and the impression that your company makes on consumers.

While turning your passion into a business may seem daunting, there is nothing stopping you from delving into it. If what you’re doing truly makes you happy, it is your right in life to pursue that happiness and capitalize on it. If you can swallow that business-sense pill and implement it into your actions, you will earn yourself artistic freedom that could have never otherwise been possible.

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Pros And Cons Of Working In A Corporate Environment

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Pros And Cons Of Working In A Corporate Environment

When it comes to career happiness and success, it isn’t just about the specific job that you’re doing. Where you’re working is equally important. If you hate the culture of your employer, you’re simply not going to be happy, regardless of how much you love your job. On the flip side, if you mesh well with the culture, you’ll feel more comfortable and secure, and do a better job as a result.

When it comes to workplace cultures, large corporations and small businesses seem to be on the opposite ends of the spectrum. A corporation is always professional, and generally performs “by-the-book”. Corporate culture, on the other hand, in essence, comes down to the way that things are done within the corporation. However, in reality, there’s so much more to it than just that.

Corporate culture includes a shared set of values and beliefs that are embraced by everyone within the company. These values and beliefs are reflected in the company’s human resources, from performance programs to the ways that projects are coordinated. It even goes right down to the way that meetings are conducted.

Having said all of this, working in a corporate environment comes with many pros and cons. They may include the following:

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Pros:

  • Making a difference

Working in a corporate environment will teach you that making a difference translates into more than just sales. You’ll learn that your job is not just about listening to what the client wants, but instead, to sell them as many products as possible. And, if you fail at that task, you will be required to pester them on a regular basis until they finally sign on the dotted line. A job in the corporate world will teach you to make a difference in unexpected ways.

  • Work : life balance is doable

It has been argued that if you want to succeed in the corporate world, you’ll have to forget about the life part of the work : life balance. However, if you do this, there’s simply no balance! Your contract may state that your hours are 9-5, but in reality, homework is always required. However, this doesn’t mean that you’ll have no life. As long as you’re able to demonstrate your willingness to occasionally give up your life for the greater good of the company, you’re all set. Sending emails from home late at night or on weekends is enough to show your commitment. Between the hours of 10-11pm will show your dedication best, but never forget to copy your boss in on the emails!

  • Irrelevant work

This is probably one of the most important aspects of survival in corporate world. If you want to be successful in the corporate hierarchy, you will need to spend a large proportion of your working time completing work created by your boss so that he/she can justify their own existence within the corporation. This work is usually completely irrelevant to the larger good of the company, but it is a perfect way of helping you keep your job, especially if you are able do this work as if it was more important than what you were employed to do. And if you can do it with a smile on your face, then even better!

Cons:

  • No room for kindness

There’s no room whatsoever for kindness in the corporate world. If you live by the principle of treating people how you would like to be treated, then you’ll need to leave that principle at home. In a corporate world, you will need to display selfishness, narcissism and a willingness to walk all over whoever you can in your rise up the corporate ladder.

  • Expected ability to be able to look into the future

A crystal ball will come in very handy, especially if you work in a sales environment. In sales, you’re expected to know exactly what you will be selling weeks in advance, and the ability to look into the future, however, is not something that corporations will teach you. It’s something you’ve got to teach yourself!

  • Smile or die!

If you want to succeed and survive in the corporate context, you are required to remain positive at all times. In fact, this is by far more important than any skills or intelligence. You may actually be better off if you leave your intelligence at home, because questioning the status quo is a big no-no in the corporate world. You are not employed to think; you are employed to do whatever you get told to do! As frustrating as it will be, keeping a positive attitude with big smiles throughout each day is essential in order to survive in the corporate world.

  • Back-stabbing

Your colleagues will constantly be on the lookout for any mistakes that you make. And when they find any, they’ll be quick to point them out and email you as well your boss about the mistake. If it’s a really bad mistake, your boss may even receive a phone call. You’ll constantly need to try and earn brownie points from your peers.

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5 Things To Remember When You Are Setting Up A Business

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5 Things To Remember When You Are Setting Up A Business

Setting up your own business can be a great challenge. Being your own boss can give you a lot more financial freedom and help you manage your time more freely as well. But the process won’t be easy and requires you to work very hard and stay focused on developing your business.

Here are five essential things to keep in mind when you are setting up a business.

1. Plan And Do Research

The key to a successful business lies in the planning and researching that has gone into the development process. You need to start your business by carefully drafting a plan for the business. Before you do anything else you need to make sure you have thought about your ideas and how to execute them.

After you have a clear plan you need to start doing research and then adjust your plan according to your findings. Make sure you scrap any ideas, which aren’t supported by your research. This can save you a lot of time and hassle later on.

2. Set Goals For Your Business

It is important your business plan always incorporates goals and milestones. This is to ensure your business will continue to grow and it provides you a much clearer way to see your business is developing.

Set simple goals and milestones such as “100th customer” to ensure monitoring the progress is easy. This will give you a great incentive and it’ll also help you see your business is going in the right direction.

3. Ask A Second Opinion

A really useful way to ensure you are doing the right things is to share your business plan and ideas with someone else. This can be a close friend or someone completely new person who works in the same industry or has his own business. A second opinion can really help you see new points and fix possible errors in your business plan before the problems are too big.

Inspirational Business reminds that the person you share your ideas with needs to be someone you really trust, as well as someone who is going to be honest with you.

4. Get Professional Help

You should also opt for help in areas of the setting up process that you aren’t comfortable with. For instance, a great SEO agency can really help you market your business online in an effective way and help you save your time and money. Bough SEO is one such agency that you can contact.

You can also get help in financial questions from different organisations and even banks. They can provide you great tools to manage your finances and ensure that you won’t be left alone with your problems.

5. Take Care Of The Paperwork

Make sure you also carefully look into the amount of paperwork you need to do prior to setting up a business. This can seem like a mountain to climb especially if you don’t take it step by step. Again it is a really good idea to draw a plan and a timeline to send your insurance papers and tax files on time and thus avoid it being a big hassle.

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