Usually, when it comes to security tips for businesses, it’s almost always the store front that’s being focused on. This includes security cameras, guards, alarms, keys, locks, and other physical-oriented security aspects. But what about those who have an online business? What about those who run their business from home or while they travel? Don’t they deserve to have peace of mind and security too? Of course, they do! When it comes to keeping your online security top-notch, even those who run their empire online need to keep it as safe as possible. While you don’t have an office or…
Archives for April 2023
Give Your Customers The Ultimate Unboxing Experience
For businesses, giving their customers a WOW-factor unboxing experience is becoming essential. For many people, opening a new product feels like Christmas. And they want the unboxing to be just as good as using the product itself. But how do you craft the perfect experience? Well, you’re about the find out. This post explores how you can impress your customers and create a good first impression. Here are our tips for creating tingle-worthy experiences. Use High-Quality Packaging Materials The first step is to use high-quality packaging materials. Don’t skimp on the quality of your boxes, bags, envelopes, or wrapping paper. Choose…
How to Avoid Small Business Legal Issues
Just because you own a small business, doesn’t mean that you won’t run into legal issues. There are as many small business legal issues as there are for major Fortune 500 companies. No matter your business size, you are still countable to the law of the land, so be knowledgable about the common pitfalls so that your small business is protected. Learn to Pay Your Taxes First, let’s get the big one out of the way. Taxes are something no one likes to do or pay. But we must pay. However, many businesses file tax returns late. For example, recent…
Tips for Mothers: To Make Your Life Easier
Motherhood can be an all-consuming job, making it hard to find time or peace for ourselves or find respite from life’s responsibilities such as school runs, bills, childcare fees, meals, and work responsibilities: it all can seem insurmountable at times. With some simple tips for mothers, though, you can make parenting (a bit!) simpler! In this post, we will look at ways that you can streamline your routine as well as remember all those details essential for mommy bliss; buckle up mamas because here are some amazing tips. Tips for Mothers Establish A Routine Staying organized can be challenging, but…
How to Take Care of your Mental Wellbeing
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health. Over the past decade or so, this has become more apparent, and people are becoming more educated on the matter (and finally talking about it!) The more you know how to take care of your mental wellbeing, the better your life will be. If you’re somebody who has struggled with your mental wellbeing recently, you must know that first, you aren’t alone and second, there are ways that you can put yourself in a better place. Things might not happen overnight, but by prioritizing your mental wellbeing, you will…
3 Tips for Keeping Your Customers Happy
Whether you’re living the digital nomad lifestyle and running a business while traveling the world, or if you’re right at home and you’re running a business that needs foot traffic, one thing is for certain. What’s that? Well, regardless of your business, you need to keep your customers happy, of course! When you keep your customers happy, your business will thrive. All businesses need this regardless of their industry or what they sell or do. So, is it actually easy to keep customers happy, though? Well, it depends; while customer service should be the very center, a lot more goes…
How to Process Grief After Losing a Loved One
Losing a loved one is one of the most devastating experiences any of us will ever face. It is so easy to spiral into depression and hopelessness when someone you loved so much is no longer around, but it is possible to stay positive and keep your hope alive, even at the seemingly worst time in your life. Of course, you will not be positive and happy all the time, and it’s totally normal (and acceptable!) to cry, but when you are ready, there are a number of things you can do to help process grief after losing a loved…
4 Things to Consider for Nomadic Entrepreneurs
Can you be a business owner and still travel the world? The answer is yes, of course! The business environment is changing dramatically. The pandemic has opened our eyes to many more options, and as a result, more and more aspiring entrepreneurs are taking their chances and going fully remote. Typically, running a virtual business can help entrepreneurs combine their passion for traveling and their professional responsibilities. But before you book that plan ticket, here are some essential considerations every digital business owner needs to take into account when traveling the world. Outsourcing some activities Outsourcing is a no-brainer, regardless…
Why Making Time For Self Care Is So Important
In life, it’s very easy to feel as though you’re in a perpetual tug of war with no end. Trying to pay the bills, get work completed, raising children (and oh yes, trying to raise them well,) and taking part in a whole host of other day to day responsibilities can require all of your attention, energy and time. And it can leave me feeling so drained and needing a break. This can be exhausting over time, even if you’re working towards the outcomes you really care about – for instance, having a healthy family. And it is why it…
Run a Business While Traveling the World
If you love to travel, you might think that becoming a business owner is not something you can do and still enjoy your global lifestyle, but you would be dead wrong. Thanks to advances in technology, it has never been easier to take your business with you wherever you want to go. Trust me, I have run my business all over the world! If that sounds good to you, and you would love to run your own business while traveling the world, here are some tips to help you make it a reality: Choose the right business Some businesses are…
How To Get Paid On Time With Your Small Business
Money is king. Without it, running a small business is a bit difficult. A recent US survey suggested that thousands of small businesses are dying, making it ever more important to take steps to avoid joining this stat. So if you have the clients, and you are looking for ways to make sure you get paid on time with your small business; here are four tips to help ensure your small business regularly gets paid on time. Clearly define payment terms upfront Being proactive and organized is crucial to help ensure your small business gets paid promptly. Start by clearly…
How to Offer Secure Online Payments
As an online business, one of the things that you strive for is to make sure that people feel comfortable when they are making online purchases through your business. Your purchase process needs to be secure and safe for usage – and there are a couple of best practices to help make sure that you have secure online payment processing. Making sure that you offer secure payments online will mean you keep your customers safe (and happy!), but more than that, it helps prevent fraud and risk. Here is how to offer secure online payments for small businesses: Billing Address…