Debts. Who doesn’t have one? We’ve all struggled with it. It’s a fact of life. If only getting out of debt was as easy as getting into it. If Harvard-educated people can get into debt, what about us regular Joes? Luckily, there are apps that can help you pay off your debts. But now we […]
Going online is a no-brainer these days. E-commerce grew during the lockdowns jumping to 17% in 2020 from 14% in 2019 in global trade. The pandemic has also hastened the digital transformation turning many a small business to online selling. Not only are more people setting up e-commerce companies but more businesses are moving to […]
As a business owner, I hate doing payrolls. It’s not the thought of providing a livelihood for my employees, it’s actually what gets me through it. It’s the amount of effort I need to put into calculating the salaries, taxes, social security, leaves, deductions, overtime pay, allowances, and, a whole lot more, that makes me […]
As a small business owner, I often receive emails or chased by ads about online loans. They are tempting, I admit. Loans are a reality of doing business. I have taken on loans to be able to pay my employees. There was a time or two when I had to get a loan to pay […]
In a world where the Internet is changing everything, small business owners should be keeping a watchful eye on trends that can make a positive difference in their businesses. One of these is online banking, although it has been around since the 80s, its familiar form came about in 1995. So what is online banking […]
Work from home has become the norm around the world. And it’s driving business owners like me crazy. My main problem is how do I ensure that my employees are doing what they are supposed to be doing. I know I have to trust my employees, and I feel bad about feeling this way. I […]
Remote work is here to stay. It is going to be a part of the new normal. Business owners and employees have come to appreciate the benefits of remote work. Business that can manage remote workers effectively will be more sturdy during market downturns. For business owners, the cost savings of lower utility bills, less […]
