Every business needs equipment to operate. From espresso machines and ovens for restaurants to trucks and heavy machinery for factories, tangible assets play a crucial part in productivity, efficiency and, eventually, success. Since these assets are investments, your choices must be well made. But should you buy new equipment to ensure their quality? Not necessarily …
Online stores are making a killing because more people are shopping on the internet. With 69 percent of people buying online and 300 million expected to do so by 2023, e-commerce businesses earn $1,804 per shopper. What does all of this mean for your business? It means looking into the value of product packaging and …
Trends drive business changes because consumers pay attention to them. At the rise of e-commerce, many physical retail stores have gone online or added an online platform. The popularity of mobile usage has prompted brands to ensure their websites are responsive. And consumer concerns over environmental issues are encouraging companies to adapt eco-friendly practice. So …
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Cancellation is a regular part of transactions on any online selling platform, including eBay. Buyers and sellers on eBay can cancel orders as long as both parties mutually agree to do so. Sellers can cancel transactions up to 30 days after making a sale whereas buyers can request a cancellation up to an hour after …
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Picture this: you’re an eager eBay entrepreneur who’s decided to dive into a new business venture. You rush through the small details without giving them much thought, only to realize that you used “HappyBusiness2019” as the username. If this happened on any small social media website, it’s not a big deal. But if you want …
Consumers want companies that do good. And doing good means going beyond practicing company values throughout the organization. When your company gives back, you encourage brand loyalty. You bolster engagement when your organization shares a mission and purpose with your target market. It comes as no surprise then that many businesses have expanded their corporate …
A meeting room is a space designed for people to come together for discussions. These discussions may involve the exchange of ideas for projects, disclosure of updates, clarification of business matters and anything that has to do with business processes. Some meeting rooms may even be versatile enough to host small, intimate events. Ultimately, the …
The #MeToo movement has inspired many people to come forward with their stories in the pursuit of beating sexual harassment. Unfortunately, harassment is still a very real problem everywhere, especially in workplaces. There are two types of sexual harassment in the workplace: quid pro quo and hostile environment sexual harassment. Between the two, quid pro …
The terms “graveyard shift” and “night shift jobs” often get a mixed response from people in the workforce. After all, not everyone is keen on the idea of working long hours at night. Most night shift jobs start as early as 7 PM and last as late as 10 AM. So when your friends are …
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Business owners must understand the relationship between the cost of your products and services and the returns on your investment. One way to gauge this aspect of the business is to understand the marginal benefit, a concept in economics. A thorough understanding of marginal benefit sets your business for financial success. The shorter version of …
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