This image is from The Blue Diamond Gallery   The idea of a probation period seems cruel to some people. In their eyes, it’s another way for The Man to exploit workers and fire them as and when they please. However, it’s far from an exploitative measure....

This article isn't for the big business owner; the man or woman with an empire to command. And this article isn't for the small business owner with a growing team at their disposal.  This article is for the solopreneur; the freelancer, the blogger, the individual who...

Photo Source   When you run a small business, you often find yourself starting out alone. You’ll probably work from home and set your business up relatively independently. But as you begin to establish yourself and experience success and recognition, you will...

Every business owner can appreciate the need to build winning working environments. From office spaces and shop floors to warehouses and construction sites, making mistakes is not an option. After all, the condition of the workspaces will influence everything from...

You have nothing but love for your workforce. Sure, it may have been your ideas, your passion and your vision upon which your company was built, but your workforce helped you to take it to the next level. Thanks to them, your ideas have been rendered in reality and in...

(image)   You don't need a science degree to learn from the world of science. In many instances, such a course wouldn't benefit your business anyway; at least, not unless your business is based around a science startup idea. However, there are principles you can...

  Many companies, all over the world, have had massive success with outsourcing work. Small companies outsource jobs that they can’t afford the staff to tackle. Large, even global, businesses continue to outsource because it’s often easier and more cost effective...

  The series of events that take place when considering setting up an oil manufacturing company may not be as easy as it looks. There are a number of factors to beware of when looking to accomplish this goal. You will need to consider materials, processing...