Management

Have you ever had a dream of owning your own retail business, but you can’t imagine raising the start-up capital, let alone the hassle of running a physical store, managing inventory, shipping, employees and other major costs? Welcome to the wonderful world of the web and drop shipping companies. Today’s technology provides a wealth of opportunities for almost anyone to own their own online retail biz at a fraction of the capital it used to take to launch and maintain a non-virtual store. Dropshipping is an integral ingredient in this equation, but what is dropshipping and how does it work.

When you’re trying to get your retail or service-oriented business up and running or streamline your existing practices, there are a ton of details to iron out — and an overwhelming number of options to consider. Have you found the most efficient way to track your inventory? What cost-effective ways can you process and manage your customers’ payments?  What do you need to know about running an online store? We have some ideal solutions to help you run your small business as smoothly as possible.

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Are you looking for easy, affordable, and streamlined ordering for all of your business products? That’s the tagline online retail giant Amazon.com uses for its Amazon Business service. It offers businesses of all sizes a simple solution to streamline your buying process. Does it live up to the hype? Our experts investigate…

Want to get an edge on your competition, grow your customer base, or improve the internal workings of your small business? Nearly endless sources of ripe data are out there to help you achieve your goals. But how do you cherry pick the most relevant data and analyze it in a cost-effective way that grows your business? That’s where the best business intelligence tools come in handy…

Search the app store and you’ll find dozens of tools to help you run your business. So we put together a round up of our favorite apps our team uses consistently for both managers and workers alike. Check out the best tools below, what we love about them and start downloading so you can get on the path to productivity…

Seeking a website where employers have the opportunity to find the best candidates in their field? Qualifications include a diverse pool of applicants, excellent resume search features, recruiting tools, account management and much more. Is Indeed as good as the hype suggests?…

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are looking for a career change, franchising might be for you! But there are thousands of franchise opportunities. So, how do you know which one is the right fit for you? It depends on various criteria. We’ll take a look at why you should own a franchise, what questions you should ask yourself before starting one, the best types of franchises by category, and some information about how to get started…

As a small business, are you struggling with how to handle HR management? And don’t have the budget to hire a dedicated HR administrator? Fortunately, there are several online human resources information systems (HRIS) that can take these issues off your plate for a reasonable cost. Many online HRIS systems market to enterprise-level businesses, and it’s hard to find ones that cater to small businesses. But we’ve done our homework to find ones that fit your small biz and your budget. Read our HRIS systems reviews to see our recommendations for the best HR software for small businesses…

When it comes to running a business, it is easy to get bogged down in the daily grind and forget to think more strategically about goals and how to run more efficiently. But sometimes a few small changes (marketing, equipment, productivity, etc.) can go a long way in helping your company succeed and grow. Read on to learn more from the top experts in tech as they share some ways to build and maintain successful businesses…