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Starting a business from scratch can be a tricky thing. Not a lot of people make it and will quit within the first two years. If you are finding at yourself at wit’s end, make sure that you are following these 5 tips to get off the ground. Get Your Business Off The Ground 1. Don’t Give Up First and foremost, don’t give up, keep pushing until the very end. If you are reading this post, then you are taking the first steps to make sure that you succeed. You never know when the big break is going to come, or when the right funding will happen. 2. Value Your Products Right A big reason that businesses fail is that they tend to undervalue their products at the beginning. This is a mistake because if you start charging lower rates/prices, it becomes much harder to raise them later. Do the […]

The type of office that you choose for your business will rely on a few differing factors. These factors are the Business Identity, Cost, and Management. In this article, we will go through the 3 factors and what each provides in terms of the different types of office spaces we offer. Which Type of Office is Right For Me? Business Identity The business identity that you want to set will help determine your choice of office. From a professional presence to a more casual one, which one are you? Shared Office: This is great for a startup or a freelance type of business. You come and go and at the end of the day, you take all your things with you. This doesn’t give you a professional address, so some clients may opt to choose otherwise. Virtual Office: A virtual office allows you to work from wherever, but keeps a […]

Co-working or shared office spaces have been around for more than 20 years now. With its very quick increase in popularity, let’s take a dive into the history of shared office spaces. You just might learn a thing or two about the reasoning behind this phenomenon. Shared Office Spaces: A Brief History 1995 Starting in 1995, was a company based in Germany called ‘C-Base’. These were the modern pioneers of the co-working space. They are responsible for making Wi-Fi networks available and promoted free access to the internet for the public. 1999 This is the year that the term “co-working” was officially coined. It was created by the man Bernard Louis De Koven. He explains his choice for the word as follows: “When I coined the term “co-working,” I was describing a phenomenon I called “working together as equals.” I was exploring how the insights I gained in designing games […]

We have done a few job search blogs, like the one about mistakes to avoid or advice for recent grads, but this one really takes us back to the basics. The things that you must absolutely do to remain competitive in your job search. So let’s dive right into the very basics before you start any job search. Job Search Basics Mind Your P’s and Q’s Making sure your manners are in check during an interview might be the difference between you and a similar candidate. Keep this in mind with everything that you say, no swear words (duh), and no slang if possible. The most professional your manners, the better of a “fit” you will seem to be in the workplace. A great way to make your manners shine is to send a “Thank You” note a few days after your interview. Customize Your Resume By customize, we mean, […]