Fixed expenses are business expenses that stay consistent over time. Costs like insurance, employee salaries and gas/electricity bills are just a few examples of this. Because of their constant presence, fixed expenses can be a major hindrance on a business’s profit margins when managed improperly. If you are a business owner concerned about a fixed expense problem, try employing some ... Read More »
From stock person to marketing director and everything in between, small business owners have a lot of responsibilities to take on. There is no possible way to be an expert at every aspect of business ownership and management. Marketing to specific demographics may be one such area where you may not have as much knowledge as you would like. Demographics ... Read More »
Opening an online store can be the most lucrative decision for your small business. Perhaps your customers have inquired about one. Maybe you just thought of it yourself as a new opportunity to increase revenue for your business. Whatever the case, you may want to open an online store. But how do you do it? This post will answer that ... Read More »
Core values are defined as guiding principles that dictate internal conduct as well as a business’ relationship with the external world. The core values are seen most commonly in the form of a mission statement. If you are an entrepreneur about to open your own small business, you are going to need to define your core values. These core values ... Read More »
Jupiter Asset Management is a fund management group based out of the United Kingdom. If you are a finance manager based out of the United States or elsewhere, you may be wondering why Jupiter Asset Management should be of importance to you. One reason is for their blog posts. That may seem a bit outlandish to you. However, by the ... Read More »
In their early stages, small businesses are often lacking in the funds necessary to get their operations up and running which is one of the reasons why startups fail. As a result, business owners are usually forced to borrow capital via loans. This is not a simple procedure, however, as there are many requirements you have to prepare for in ... Read More »
If you feel that your business is growing large enough that you require a more efficient method of distributing data, and you already have a hosted VoIP solution, you may in the market for a server. A server is a central computer that stores data, runs applications and networks multiple computers. While most servers serve the same general purpose, their ... Read More »
If you are an individual seeking a career in investment banking, you should be aware of the various options you have in terms of work location. Your experience can vary greatly depending on the size of the bank. This is no more apparent than when comparing boutique banks and bulge bracket banks. If you are undecided on the type of ... Read More »
Point of Sale (POS) is an integral part of a retail business operation. Briefly, it is where a transaction occurs between a business and a customer wishing to make a purchase. Funds are exchanged for a good or service, and a receipt is issued. Modern POS can also keep track of inventory and eliminate the need for physical price stickers ... Read More »
As the owner of a small business, you know that the size of your business puts some e-commerce solutions just out of your reach. Magento Enterprise may be one of them. At $16,000 for the year, it is quite the investment. You may be wondering if there is any way that Magento Enterprise could be worth the cost for your ... Read More »
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