If you are planning to set up a small business in the creative industries, it is vital that you consider taking out insurance before you open your doors. Most creative businesses are small and independently run companies that could be bankrupted by liability claims or legal complaints made against them. Then, every entrepreneur needs to find the right type of insurance policy in order for their business to thrive now and in the future.

We all know the importance of content marketing in this digital era. Through creating and sharing material that shows your enthusiasm and expertise, you can get people talking about you and win the support of your target audience. But there’s a lot of competition out there, so there are questions you need to answer. What should you focus on? How should you work?

Across generations, women have struggled to be taken seriously in professional environments, being subjected to tokenism, condescension, and the soft bigotry of low expectations. And while a lot of progress has been made in recent years, there are still plenty of roadblocks facing the average career-minded woman. But might technology hold a stopgap solution?

The backbone of a successful business isn’t customers, but employees. Without your workers, you wouldn’t have anyone to serve those customers, after all. Most entrepreneurs first launched their ventures in pursuit of happiness. They thought that being their own boss would bring them joy, and many of them were right. Sadly, business owners often don’t consider the happiness of the staff they rely on. With that in mind, here are six simple ways to improve workplace morale.

For any kind of sales based business, you’ll know that your online presence is essential. For a lot of products, selling on Facebook, whether through the marketplace or your own business page, can be a very effective way to reach new customers and sell your products. Like any online selling though, it’s important to stay safe online to protect yourself and your business.

You’ve built your creative business on hard work, dedication and your talents. It’s been hard work at times but you can rightly look back and feel pleased with what you’ve achieved so far. But what if there’s more to come? What if it’s time to showcase your business offering to new markets and really put your name out there?

For some people, organization is second nature. For others, it does not come naturally at all, and they live in a state of constant chaos. If you are the latter, read on for tips on how to organize your desk for maximum productivity.

For some people, organization is second nature. For others, it does not come naturally at all, and they live in a state of constant chaos. If you are the latter, read on for tips on how to organize your desk for maximum productivity.

There are blogs all over the internet, found in every corner, hole and through every veil. Think of a topic, and someone has probably blogged about it. Is there an issue with this? Of course not! Discussion and expression is how we grow as a society. However, it can be important to know that running a business blog can sometimes take you away from the usual posts that might occur when you’re reviewing personal experiences or posting your own trials and tribulations.

When it comes to running your business successfully, there are always going to be different activities that you need to focus on. You know that you need to connect with your audience, and that you need to put out a great product. You also know that you need to look after your customers and make a bit of money along the way. So how can you make all of that a priority at once? Surely it’s too hard to manage it all? Definitely not – it’s something that you can absolutely nail with your marketing. But as you’re managing your business, you may not know exactly how you can become a better marketer. Let’s take a look at these five simple ideas.

Everything that your business does costs you money. That is why it is so essential that tasks are completed efficiently and accurately. Of course, this means that you need to ensure your business has excellent productivity. Something you can get some advice on in the post below.