It's no secret that the right work environment can make all the difference in productivity. Whether you're an entrepreneur or a small business owner, chances are you've been in situations where your office space just wasn't up to par. The solution? Create a productive work environment with these eight actionable ways!

I am pleased to announce that blog Breakfast Leadership Corporate Blog has been designated as one of the Top 10 Thought Leadership Blogs on the web.

Time is money. This is an old adage many of us know and generally believe to be true, just as much as ‘ignorance is bliss’ is an aphorism that has stuck around for as long as many can remember. But it’s also true that in this highly technologically sophisticated world and market at large, the former is perhaps the truest it’s ever been.

No matter if you are a public-facing business or a private office, sooner or later, you will need to welcome guests or visitors to your premises. When this requirement comes to pass, it’s important to remain as prepared as you possibly can.

The main entrance to your home is your front door. It is used daily by friends, family, and visitors. It's a practical feature, but it has the potential to attract the attention of a casual passerby or a home buyer.

The era of mass production, in all its forms, is nowhere near its end. Customization is, however, very much making a comeback. Even the global megabrands are paying attention. SMBs, however, should be paying even more attention.

Starting a new business in the modern era is very exciting. Consumers are open to embracing small businesses. Likewise, several strategies can be implemented to keep overheads down too. If your company is to have any chance of sustained success, though, it must follow a winning strategy from day one.

Working as a lawyer should be a dream career. But once you go deep into it, you soon realize that it’s a lot tougher than you imagine. Clients are demanding. People constantly want your attention. And you can often wind up working 80-hour weeks, never seeing your family.

Tech is constantly evolving and it’s interesting to explore how the latest tech can shift companies or organizations, causing them to grow in new directions. With that in mind, let’s explore how new technology has led to key industries and sectors to evolve over the last few years.

There is no denying the power that Amazon has when it comes to e-commerce. Around the world, many thousands of sellers are running successful businesses via selling on this e-commerce platform. In many cases, they started with very little capital and spent very little time per day, making it a success.

Not all workplace hazards are plain to see. Many are well-camouflaged. Here are some common workplace hazards that loom in shadows and how you can avoid them.

Owning a store can be a great way to start up a business. It’s fairly easy to operate, you can handle most of the tasks yourself, and you can even save money on hiring staff if you’re willing to work on the floor as well. Eventually, you’ll probably want to expand your store or even have new locations in order to optimise your income. This is where it can help to expand the selection of products that you have in store, but what are some of the things that you need to consider before you do this?

The business environment is more competitive than ever before. Hence, your business needs to adapt to the fact-changing technology to increase productivity. Moreover, any business, whether small or big, needs the support of IT experts to sustain it.

The right kind of tools can make a huge difference and benefit your small business in all sorts of ways, for example, by increasing efficiency, collaboration, connectivity, productivity, performance, and decreasing errors and tedious tasks.

Yet it’s also true that for most managers, the ability to help an employee perform their best work without unnecessary obstacles getting in their way is paramount, and sometimes the most important work they’ll do.

Starting a retail store is a huge undertaking, and a lot determines its success. Many perceive the business model as a simple undertaking, but it takes a lot to ensure everything runs smoothly and clients are happy.

Every business fights to get ahead of the competition, but in today’s marketing environment, this is difficult. As a business owner or manager, you face new challenges and competition from different areas. How do you ensure your business performs better than the rest? Competitive intelligence (CI) is an invaluable tool to help you stay ahead of the pack.