Being a business analyst can be a rewarding career path but it isn’t always an easy job to do or perform. You have a lot of pressure on your shoulders to ask the right type of questions and pinpoint issues or roadblocks that should be addressed.
Read MoreExcel makes it easy to do just about anything you need to do with numbers and data—from creating the simplest of budgets to the most complex of algorithms. One thing you can use Excel for that people don’t often think about? Creating presentations, forms, and other business documents that require information input from your clients or customers. Your business can create any number of awesome things in Excel. Here are five things that every business can create in excel.
Read MoreDo you want to create an ethical and sustainable business? Remember that you can't create a sustainable and ethical business model overnight. You'll need to review each part of your business operation to implement coherent policies. Today's consumers are very conscious of buying any product without an understanding of its history. Research shows that they always prefer to purchase products created ethically and sustainably.
Read MoreIf you were to be asked exactly what business premises investment is the most important, you may round off a few essential fixtures you know to be crucial. This might include establishing competent security, refining your loading bay logistics, or improving the parking condition of your exterior.
Read MoreFinding a good company to meet your shipping needs is not always easy. There are so many things that can go wrong when shipping goods. However, we are here to give you some tips on how to ensure the company you choose will meet all of your shipping needs.
Whether you are shipping small items, large items, frequently, or infrequently, it is important that you use a company that you can trust and that will deliver what you send.
Read MoreIt's essential for all businesses to have a solid customer retention strategy; acquiring a new customer surpasses the costs of keeping an existing customer. Moreover, an effective retention strategy is also fundamental to increasing profitability. Sometimes, improving customer retention by as little as 5% can translate into profit increases of over 90%.
Read MoreWhen it comes to business ethics and investing, cobalt is a hot topic. This post will explore all aspects of cobalt – from what it is to why it is an ethical investment and the current state of the market. Lately, cobalt has been in the news due to its skyrocketing value and concerns around unethical mining practices. However, many businesses see cobalt as a valuable investment opportunity because of its growing demand in the technology sector.
Read MoreWe think that everyone can agree, that the law industry has always been a bit behind when it comes to technology and digital evolution. From process management to communication and marketing, legal firms do somewhat battle with keeping up with the times. Technology, however, is evolving quicker than most companies can keep up with, and that is why it is important to know what will work for your company and what won’t.
Read MoreTechnology has had a major impact on just about every aspect of our lives. Having instant access to a wealth of information, being able to video chat with someone on the other side of the world at the touch of a button and being able to share files with anyone at any time in a fraction of a second wasn’t possible just a few decades ago.
Read MoreAs the world is returning to a sense of normality and in-person events are making their return, many businesses are looking at their event strategies to make sure they are getting the most out of them. After all, when you are trying to establish rapport with clients and stakeholders, you've got to have the right approach. Conferences and events are vital to making the most of new opportunities and strengthening customer relationships. In the B2B industry, an event can put you in a very advantageous position, so how do you make sure an event works for you?
Read MoreWhile some may not realize it, the modern world runs on data. So many different industries use data in their daily operations that it’s impossible to remember a time when things ran differently.
Read MoreYou’ll notice that the B2B industry is making strides to operate like the B2C industry. Click here to learn what transformation means for the B2B industry.
Read MoreEffective call center management is key to any successful business. Read this blog post for helpful tips to have your call center running smoothly.
Read MoreThere are numerous things businesses and business owners need to keep in mind when running business operations. From researching the competition and discovering the best ways to stay ahead of them to come up with the best marketing strategy.
Read MoreMany large-scale companies these days understand that employee training is a necessity more than a responsibility. Due to the evolving corporate landscape, it’s better to invest in the employees rather than pay the price for their inefficiency and lack of productivity. Organizations that do not invest in their employees face a huge employee turnover, lack of productivity, and dip in their sales in the long run.
Read MoreRunning a business of any size is stressful. There are countless things to manage and one of the major factors is your employees. Your employees’ performance will play a major role in the success of your business, in fact, they can make or break it.
Part of your responsibility as a manager or owner of a business is to ensure that they’re performing optimally. Here are a few tips to help you achieve this.
Read MoreThe restaurant industry is competitive and unpredictable. So, as a restaurant owner, you might find it challenging to keep up with the latest trends and align your processes accordingly. Thankfully, recent technology advancements give you access to valuable information, allowing you to track and repair any operational issues.
Read MoreWhether it is the big, year-end party for the winter holidays or a special lunch celebration for a team member’s birthday, there are rules for relaxing in the workplace. Business leaders and employees alike need to be cognizant of their attitude and behavior when they are enjoying a low stress gathering at work. Here are a few basic dos and don’ts to make workplace gatherings more fun and productive for everyone involved.
Read MoreHow can you beat your business rivals?
This is a question that's been around since the dawn of time – yet many companies and entrepreneurs are still struggling to find an answer to it.
In today's world, it's incredibly important that you nullify the threat of your rivals so that you can:
Read MoreWith almost six in ten people experiencing some sort of workplace bullying or harassment, it’s clear that this issue is by no means uncommon. Sadly, though, intimidating workplace behavior still goes largely unreported, as the victims fear retaliation or feel that the support system is lacking. Instead, they keep their heads down and endure it or look for opportunities to change their workplace.
Read MoreThis business analyst blog contains practical insights into business analysis, software testing and business process management. I will be sharing business analyst tips, CBAP Certification tips, lessons learnt and insights into all the things I've learnt during my BA career.
