Has COVID-19 impacted online retailing?
It doesn’t take much effort to realise that the coronavirus pandemic has profoundly affected how we as a go about doing business. For some sectors, it has created a new tougher environment in which to compete. It has also influenced…
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Should office workers be asked to return to the office?
With vaccines for COVID-19 starting to make an appearance, some businesses are starting to request employees to return to the workplace rather than work from home. This has met with some criticism by those employees who have happily been working…
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The rising popularity of meat alternatives
‘Meat alternatives’ is a very general term that refers to non-meat products that try to simulate animal whole-muscle meat in texture, flavour, and appearance. It can take on many forms such as burger patties, sausages, and nuggets. The rise of…
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How to get around the Peter Principle
The Peter Principle was explained by Laurence Peter in his book, succinctly named The Peter Principle. Simply put, a competent employee will generally be promoted until they are incompetent. “Incompetent” here does not refer to being so poor at their…
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Is charisma an essential trait for managers?
Charisma is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “compelling attractiveness or charm to inspire devotion in others”. Charisma also has extra connotations associated with it. It implies someone who is self-confident. It also implies someone whose personality demands attention and…
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Achieving brand resonance: Building brand equity
Brand resonance is how well clients and customers relate to a specific brand. It is how they perceive the values and goals of that brand. It is how brands can build relationships with their target audience. Strictly speaking, when people…
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Crowdfunding your next big business idea
When it comes to starting a new business or implementing a new product idea for an existing business, it is by no means a small task. One of the first hurdles that entrepreneurs have to overcome is financial capital. Even…
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How good leaders motivate their teams
To increase productivity in your workplace you have to manage your workforce effectively. Delegating tasks properly, ensuring your employees are trained for their tasks, and creating a good working environment are all ways to ensure that productivity increases. Relating to…
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Hiring experienced talent Vs. training new recruits
A business may at some time be struck with a choice between a new recruit with an admirable resume but high demands and a new recruit with very little to their name but room to grow. In such situations it…
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Why you should have a flexible work environment
Covid-19 has taught us many lessons. To business owners, one thing is for sure — you need to emphasize the ability to adapt to various changes, especially those regarding how and where to get the work done. Leveraging on flexible…
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