03/17/2022 Charles Post in Finance,Tech Leave a Comment on How to Set up The Perfect Office When Working From Home How to Set up The Perfect Office When Working From Home If you are one of the lucky few, then you have continued to work from home since rules started to change around whether or not you could go to work. For the last couple of years, people were asked to stay at home to work in order to protect the general public from the spread of covid. However, in the last couple of months, people that are able to have been returning back to work. The majority of people that work in manual labor or similar practices have now returned to work, but people that can work in an office or do computer work have been given the option to work from home. A lot of people prefer going into the office, as it gives them a chance to get out of the house and communicate with people that live outside their household. However, some people have got used to working from home and it works around their lifestyle better than going into the office. If you were working from home during the pandemic, then it is likely that you were guilty of working from your bed. Not only does working from your bed have a negative impact on your physical health, but it can also get in the way of your productivity. In order to be able to work from home successfully, you need to have your own at-home office. This may mean converting a bedroom or a spare room. If you have never made your own office before, you may not know what you need to include or what you need. Here is how to set up the perfect office when working from home. Large Desk A big mistake that a lot of people make when they are setting up their home office is buying a small desk. When you are setting up your office, it can be tempting to get a small desk that does not take up too much room. As humans, it is a normal habit for us to focus on aesthetics before practicality. You may think that you only need a desk for your laptop or computer, but once you start actually working, you realize that a lot of other items take up space too. Though businesses operate mainly online these days, it is likely that you will have to deal with some paperwork or files, which you will need to be able to access when you are on your computer. If you do not have space for your computer and other materials, then you will likely get frustrated or start to lose things. For this reason, it is worth getting a large desk to work from. I would recommend an L shape desk. This way you will be able to work on your computer on one side of the desk and then do paperwork on the other side without any confusion. Good Desk Chair When you spend a lot of your working hours sitting down, something that you will notice is that you… Continue Reading
03/17/2022 Charles Post in Raising Capital,Start-Ups Leave a Comment on Protective Measures You Have to Think About as a Business Owner Protective Measures You Have to Think About as a Business Owner In an ideal world, no one would ever have to worry about anything. People would be kind to one another all the time. There would be no crime. No poverty. No misfortune. Sadly we do not live in an ideal world. In fact, you could say we live in an often less than ideal world. Once sadly riddled with crime. And as a business owner, you are more susceptible to crime than most others. And it isn’t just criminals that will be gunning to get a slice of your business. Competitors as well will constantly try to undercut you or steal clients away from you. Disgruntled former customers or employees can make your life hell as well. But there is a lot that can be done to mitigate all of these risks. So we are going to take a look at the various protective measures you should be thinking about as a business owner. Physical Security Measures If you are running a traditional business with a publicly open storefront then you will firstly need to invest in some serious physical security measures. Australia might have lower crime rates than some other countries, but it still has a lot of crime. So it is prudent to invest in security as much as possible. A top-notch alarm system is a must-have. You will want to find a security firm that offers 24/7 security monitoring. If someone breaks in you want the police notified asap and someone monitoring the system from afar. You’ll also want to invest in some heavy-duty roller shutters. These will make it far more difficult for someone to break into your property from the front. We cannot stress enough how important it is to not skimp on these two security measures. You will also want to invest in a sturdy, secure safe. Even if you keep no money on the premises overnight, you will want a safe on-site to store extra cash and important documents during the working day. It isn’t just at night that criminals operate. Some are bold and rash enough to strike during the day. So you will want to have that extra layer of security on site. Digital Security Thirty years ago most businesses wouldn’t even need to consider any sort of digital security. Technology wasn’t as advanced and the internet wasn’t around. Companies were blissfully unaware of how complicated things would become. Nowadays, cyber threats are sometimes more serious than a thief robbing your store at night. Hackers. Identity thieves. Scammers. All of them have made the internet their battleground. And if your business doesn't have ample security, chances are it will be attacked and you could lose everything. So you need to invest in good cyber-security. We recommend hiring a cyber-security company to fit all your networks and systems with advanced firewalls. These companies usually offer 24/7 security, meaning someone will be ready to handle any threats that might pop up. You would also do well to make use of a VPN. A… Continue Reading
02/17/2022 Charles Post in Marketing,Tech Leave a Comment on How to Improve Traffic to Your Business Website How to Improve Traffic to Your Business Website If you are a business owner, something that you have likely done is create a business website. In this day and age, it is impossible for businesses to survive without an online presence, as we live in a very internet-orientated world. If you have had a website made, you may be shocked that it is not getting the initial traffic that you thought it may. A very common mistake that a lot of business owners make is believing that people will just stumble across their business site. However, something that you have to keep in mind is that there are billions of different websites on the internet and people tend to only click on the first page of websites that pop up after a quick google search. If you are getting very little traffic to your website, you may be thinking that the work you put into creating your website is useless. However, there is absolutely no need to give up, as there are many ways that you can increase the popularity of your website. Here is how to improve the traffic to your business website. Think About SEO If you are someone that is not familiar with SEO, you will be glad to know that it is quite a straightforward process. SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization and it is a technique that is used all over the internet to improve the popularity of websites. Its intentions are within its name and these intentions are to make your website appear higher up in the google search engine. This is done by creating posts on several websites that link to your business page. The more that your page is mentioned on the internet and the more that people click the link to your page, the more likely it is to appear higher in search engines. There are plenty of businesses that can help you achieve online success and if you want a company with a lot of experience, you can employ the [google_bot_show][/google_bot_show]link building services at Outreach Monks[google_bot_show][/google_bot_show], as they have years of experience when it comes to link building. Use Social Media Another great way that you can improve the traffic to your business website is by using social media. Social media is a great way to reach out to potential customers and the best part about it is that it is completely free. Right now there are a number of different social media platforms that you can use. If you want to use something that has proven to be reliable, you could choose to use something like Facebook, which puts a big focus on the promotion of businesses. Though Facebook is a fantastic platform for business promotion, right now a lot of businesses are using TikTok to reach out to a potential audience. This is because TikTok is very visual-based, which allows businesses to promote the products and services that they are offering. You can link directly to your page from your TikTok video and so you will… Continue Reading
01/02/2022 Charles Post in Tech Leave a Comment on Easy Ways to Keep Your Office Clean Easy Ways to Keep Your Office Clean You're surrounded by a million germs (maybe even more) as you sit at your computer, type on your keyboard, and sip from your coffee cup. Your workplace surfaces are, in fact, one of the top bacteria hotspots that you come in contact with every day. According to a survey, desks and keyboards can be breeding grounds for bacteria, but these surfaces are rarely cleaned. One-third of respondents said they clean their keyboard and mouse about once a month; about three-quarters said they clean their desk about once a month. These bad habits can lead to a germ-filled office, potentially making you sick and affecting work. So, learning to keep your office clean is vital to ensure a healthy and comfortable working space. How to keep your office clean? Here are proven ways to keep your office clean: Clear the space. Take everything off the desk, drawers, and shelves. Having cleared your desk, drawers, and shelves, now is the perfect time to wipe and clean off every surface. Clean off all surfaces and dust your computer equipment too. Check every item on the desk. It may surprise you to find out how many pens, paper folders, sticky notes, and other supplies you've had all this time! Take time to assess every item and get rid of those you don't need. The aim is to get a spacious and more comfortable working desk! Rearrange your space. To make it easier for you to access items that you use regularly, keep them close at hand. If it seems like your space still gets messy a few minutes after decluttering, it’s time to consider redesigning your layout. Clean regularly. Clean your office regularly. Make sure to keep your things in their designated places after using them. Disinfect! Sanitize your desk with a disinfectant wipe at the end of the day to prevent germs from spreading and to keep the space immaculately clean. What are the benefits of having a clean office? Apart from having a comfortable working space, here are the other benefits of having a clean office: Increased productivity. Clean, organized offices are less distracting since there are no cluttered objects to look at. This improves concentration, resulting in better work. As a result, you become more productive! Better work environment. There is nothing more disturbing than walking into an office that looks like it's been destroyed by a tornado or burglarized. A clean office promotes better relationships between workers, employers, and the company. Everyone should be inspired to work if their workspace environment is clean and tidy. Gives a good impression. An organized and clean office demonstrates your company's loyalty and professionalism. You want to impress your prospective client or customer by having a clean and organized office the moment they walk through the door. Final Words There are many tactics that you can apply to keep your office clean. These include decluttering and learning to value every space in your office. Keep the things you really need and get rid of… Continue Reading