The last few years have seen an inundation of negative stories in the press concerning the impact that business professionals have had on the American political process. Stories detailing the influx of “dark money” and other nefarious elements have tended to sour large segments of the public on the desirability of allowing industrial magnates and… Read more »

The UK, most notably London has become Europe’s #1 location for successful start-up companies in the field of financial technology or ‘Fintech’ for short, accounting for over 50% of all European investment in that field. The fintech sector in the UK’s capital is actually having more money invested in it than any other place on… Read more »

SMEs are considered to be the backbone of the UK economy, and with more and more tech startups appearing across the nation, how easy is it to start your own business?   Databax, an SME who provides cloud hosting services to other UK SMEs, recently caught up with Alex O’Byrne, director of WeMakeWebsites, creators of… Read more »

Growing a small business even when economic times are good can be difficult enough, especially if no proper planning has been put in place, but trying to grow it during an economic crisis is a lot more problematic. The recent economic crisis has seen many small businesses go under, often through no fault of their… Read more »

There is an assortment of types of professional welders with one currently in great demand. There are projects looking for welders; trained and skilled in the welding of pipes.     Pipe Welding in Business Currently there are plenty of projects for pipe welders and companies who are focused on this part of the welding… Read more »

Doctors and nurses pass on everything they have to their students – including their bad habits. Because they have the position of authority in a teaching hospital or clinical environment, their position on the medical chain of command is so stiff and formalized, so institutionalized and military. In crisis situations, as medical situations often are,… Read more »

Whether you’re vying for a big promotion or you simply want to stand out from the pack, it’s important to stay on top of your game at work. Maintaining a consistent habit of going above and beyond is a surefire way to position yourself for better opportunities down the road. If you feel like your… Read more »

The Affordable Care Act – Obamacare – is a tough nut to crack, except for those who are trying to specialize their career to their MBA. However for most of us, it is long and complicated and hard to find unbiased explanations. It challenges HR professionals – even those with advanced degrees. 1.  Size Implementation is partly a function of the number… Read more »

Employees are a company’s most vital and important resource. They make the engine run, so to speak, carrying out the core business objectives and helping a company become successful. Mastering the art of communicating effectively (especially if they have their online communication degree) with employees honors their important role in a business by increasing employee engagement, a… Read more »

We all are managers in our respective lives- whether it is coordinating a product launch or managing office employees. At times, it becomes tedious. However, with the emerging growth of technology, one can easily manage to become a multi-Tasker. And one such innovation of technology is the timesheet to track employee productivity. Whether you are… Read more »