As small business owners, we carry the world (i.e. our businesses), on our shoulders. Decisions that will help our businesses stay productive and profitable are critical to ensure sustainability. But to make good decisions, we need to have good information, right? And...
In the 1970’s humankind entered what’s now become known as the information age, this era marked a worldwide shift towards an economy based on information technology. Fast forward to 2020 and life on planet earth looks pretty different. These days everything is online,...
You may think it is easy to move between systems when you’ve made the decision to switch. In 2007 you may have been correct, but in 2020 it’s challenging to change your mind once you’re fully working with a particular system. Blue Ninja moved from GSuite to Office365...
We may not realise it, but processes exist everywhere; they are all around us. There is a process involved in everything that we do: from the simplest of tasks, like preparing a hot cup of coffee, to the more complicated ones, such as preparing financial reports or...
People need motivation to have a positive outlook on life. Motivated people will be more productive because they know they are investing their time and energy in something worthwhile. Motivated people are high achievers. Employee motivation is a critical aspect of...
The best time to set up a robust document management system is when your company is small, and you can spare the time. When your business is growing, and you get busier, you won’t have to think about it. It has the added benefit that when you take on employees, the...
