If you feel that the top people at your startup could be more productive, you are probably right. There are lots of tasks that could be automated, outsourced or delegated to less experienced people. Here are some important business tasks you need to consider.   Dealing with Mail   A study published on Inc.com found that the average employee spends more than 13 hours looking at emails each week. Across all businesses, that costs the business about $630 billion annually. A vi...

Having a resume that helps you secure those important job interviews is critical to making your job search a little bit easier. Your resume serves as a marketing tool for you when you’re applying to jobs. If your resume is outdated, it is effectively working against you, instead of for you. It might seem like a waste of time to update your resume, but having a weak resume is essentially disqualifying you from future consideration. Having an updated and strong resume is the difference in ge...

When entering the world of entrepreneurship, most of us believe it’s all about having an awesome business idea. Then, a plethora of unexpected problems arise and we see we were wrong. When starting your own business, you need to have a great business plan to support you, secure your funds ahead of time, and keep track of industry trends to rise above your rivals. Most importantly, entrepreneurship is an investment in the long-run and, as such, it requires lots of patience and dedication....

The digital revolution will continue to transform the way we work. It’s brought people closer together, and it’s made it far easier for businesses to understand themselves and their target audiences. And it’s also helped usher in a new era where remote and freelance work are now mainstream. And it appears this shift towards working out of the office is going to continue. There has been a 115 percent increase in the amount of people telecommuting since 2015, and 90 percent of...

When you're selling a product that you may believe in, you likely want to attract customers and boost sales. However, gaining a competitive advantage is always a challenge. If you're going to make your product stand out in a crowded market, there are a few main tips to follow.   Create Unique Ads   The ads that are used to market your product will determine if customers are interested in what you're selling and if they'll consider buying the item. Create uni...