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What Should You Do If You Were Planning To Launch A Business This Year?

5/6/2020

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A business launch takes a huge amount of time, effort, and planning, so for most entrepreneurs, plans usually stretch months if not years into the future. Such measures are entirely sensible; taking the time to ensure everything is in place prior to launch and that the business will be starting off on a strong footing is absolutely advantageous. However, for those planning to launch a business in the latter half of 2020, the landscape onto which they planned to launch has now suddenly changed beyond almost all recognition. 

The impact of coronavirus

Much has been said about the impact of coronavirus on businesses, even with many country’s governments doing all they can to shore up support for companies. What’s more, the problems look to be far from temporary, given the scale of the recession that most financial experts seem to predict. 


The vast majority of the focus, however, has been dedicated to established
businesses; very little has been said about the fledgling businesses that were still in the planning phase at the time of the coronavirus outbreak. 


Unfortunately, businesses in the early phase of life face the same challenges as established companies - and more still, given they do not have name recognition or an established customer base to lean on. 


So is cancelling a launch the only option?

Many prospective business owners may assess the ongoing situation and assume that there is little point in opening their business under the current circumstances, and shelve their plans with the intent to wait for better times.


However, this doesn’t have
to be the case. While businesses connected to the most affected sectors - such as travel and hospitality - could potentially benefit from a delay, other businesses remain viable even in difficult times. In fact, some aspects of launching a business are easier during difficult economic times: borrowing, for example, is cheaper than it will ever be, high fluidity of employment can mean businesses can attract great candidates to roles, and commercial rents can be cheaper if there’s a sudden surplus of properties as a result of a recession. 


As a result, unless a business idea is in one of the industries that have been particularly impacted, moving forward with a business could still be worthwhile. 


Quick tips for getting it right

If you decide your business is still viable for its launch this year, here are a few tips that can help everything goes smoothly:


  • Take extra time if needed. If you feel like you need more time, take it - you don’t have to follow your previous plans to the exact letter. If you need a little longer to finetune your company, then it makes sense to take that time; the world has turned upside down recently, so it’s completely understandable if you can’t perfectly adhere to your original schedule. 
  • Re-do your long-term plans and strategies. Most prospective entrepreneurs will look to the future and try to strategize accordingly - but you may find your original idea is now very different than it was just a few months ago. Take some time to work out a changed vision for the future; rework your financial planning with the help of your accountant, take account of potential changes in customer behaviour, and work with a digital marketing company to devise a marketing plan that will keep your company visible to potential customers even as the global economic picture changes. The core of your original plans can remain the same, but a few changes to keep things as relevant as possible will definitely benefit you. 
  • Double-up on resources. If the expected recession does hit as expected, then your supply chain could be disrupted by business closures or interruptions. As a result, find a backup to all of your suppliers; companies you have vetted and feel comfortable turning to if there’s a sudden problem you need assistance with.
In conclusion
Launching in 2020 is certainly still possible for many businesses, and the tips above can help to ensure the venture is as successful as possible.

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Now Could Be A Great Time To Plan Some Business Changes

1/6/2020

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Every business goes through changes, and every single business plan that’s ever been drawn up has undergone revisions. Indeed, in the working world, change is a great thing, and can ensure a company goes from strength to strength as its lifecycle goes on. 

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So, if some things need to be changed within your business, it’s time to take a step back and think about them. Some changes for the benefit of the long term could be made here, and you could really make a difference to your company. Here’s some ideas to start thinking about.
Think About Your Company Culture
Company culture makes or breaks a business. You and your employees need to be able to trust one another, and
transparency will always be key. Most of all, company culture is something that needs to stay positive and free flowing; even just one toxic person within the company can mean the entity of your workforce is feeling the negative effects. 


You also need to
think about the goals you set as a company - what are you working towards? Can you see the effects of your results? And could some more attainable, real world goals be set to ensure your workforce are feeling moralised? 


Consider Proper Communication Tools

Communication is essential in a business environment, and even just a single mixed or dropped message can mean the whole work day goes to waste. Of course, you have private messaging, and software like Zoom or Microsoft Teams, but are they doing enough for you? And are they secure enough to make use of in the long term? 


You could think about setting up your own intranet for use within your company; something only you and your employees have access to, and can only be used for work purposes. It could be a great way to keep people on task, and it’s one of the most flexible forms of accessing a digital workplace, as well as safely and securely share messages with one another. 


It Might Be Time to Look into Fleet Options

Of course, your company is getting bigger and bigger, and because of that, it might be time to think about time constraints. One of the main problems you’ll be dealing with is commuting - people needing to get to and fro from the workplace, in a timely and representative manner. 


Not to mention the amount of delivery you’ll have to cope with on your own too; you’ll need a vehicle or two that’s capable of ferrying a large amount of items wherever they need to be. It’s why plenty of
Van Offers are circulating right now; usually you can get a discount on a model if you’re buying on a business expense basis, and this could very well be the start of your own company fleet. 


Planning business changes can occur in both the intangible and tangible sense; if you need a better working environment, or a way to get to work, you can make that change. 

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How to stay healthy while working from home!

7/5/2020

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Being cooped up at home means a lot more sitting and scoffing!  The Mirror has a guide of how you can stay healthy during the lockdown!
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The science of well being?

27/3/2020

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With a third of the global population living under lockdown, many are turning to science for the answers on how to be happy in these difficult times.  By the evening of 26 March, 1.3 million people were enrolled in a Yale University online course entitled: The Science of Well Being.  BBC News has the story...
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Tips if you are working from home!

18/3/2020

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You may find yourself regularly working from home over the coming weeks as employers attempt to limit staff exposure to the coronavirus outbreak.  Sky News has the tips!
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What is a happy work life?

29/2/2020

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What do you look for to have a happy work life?  The Mirror has the results of a recent survey!

As you probably spend most of your life at work, it’s essential that you’re happy there. From feeling valued to having good relationships with coworkers, everyone has one top feature that makes them feel satisfied at work. Check out the below for a happy work life.

Good Work-Life Balance
If you’re in a job where you can work your hours and then go home, you’re bound to be happier as you’ll have more time for your family, friends, and hobbies. 


A Company That Promotes Health

Companies that protect your health and order supplies like PPE equipment from
PPE Supplies Direct clearly care about you. Feeling safe at work will make your work life happier.


Having Progression Opportunities

Being able to progress at work will make you happier as you have something to work towards. It also gives you a purpose in the office and will make your day more fulfilling.


Working With Decent Coworkers

You can have the dullest job in the world, but if you’ve got decent coworkers, it all seems a whole lot brighter. Having good working relationships will make your day much better.

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Employees should have a life!

15/2/2020

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Employees never have to apologise for having a life, believe it or not!  LinkedIn has a story that all bosses should take note of!
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Focus on productivity for work-life balance!

12/2/2020

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Being more productive could be the real answer to a better work-life balance and give you more 'you' time!  Fast Company has the details!
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Life hack to enjoy downtime!

10/2/2020

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Isn't life just hectic?  Non-stop from the minute you climb out of your pit until you collapse into bed?  BBC Worklife have a feature about 'how to reduce 'attention residue' in your life!
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Never apologise for having a life!

28/1/2020

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You work hard don't you?  What happens when you get to Friday or if you are one of those weekend warriors, your frame of mind isn't quite on it!  Employees shouldn't have to apologise for having a life and if you're from the retail or service industry, this is huge!  A feature on LinkedIN will tell you more!
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6 simple job search tips!

24/1/2020

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There is so much job search advice out there, literally everywhere!  But sometimes you can miss the very basics!  The Muse has some very basic tips to try out whilst on the hunt for that new gig!

You can also get 'The Ultimate List of Job Search Strategies To Land you Next Job' from Fancy Resumes' to give you that cutting edge plan to the next big gig of yours!
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7 books to help you be a better leader!

22/1/2020

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Fast Company have a list of 7 books that could help you become a leader in 2020.  Click here to start building your library!
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How to get that pay rise!

20/1/2020

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A study by recruiter, Robert Half, said that the average worker has been planning to ask for a pay rise for the last four months.  As its the new year, its most likely the requests will start to come on.  The Mirror has the lowdown on how to bag that pay rise!
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Best 8 ideas for businesses in 2020!

15/1/2020

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Entrepreneurs are everywhere now, creating a bedroom business into a multi-million pound global giant can happen!  The Mirror has a list of 8 ideas for businesses this year!
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How to stop your CV being rejected!

8/1/2020

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Your CV on average can take just 34 seconds to be rejected!  The Sun has some of the do's and don'ts for your CV check!
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How to be an effective boss!

6/1/2020

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Google spent years studying what makes an effective boss and now they teach new managers the six things they found!  Inc.com has the lowdown on what Google think a new manager should know!
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15 bad work habits to ditch this year!

30/12/2019

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New Years resolutions, so many out there being made that will no doubt be broken once you get back into your routine!  The Muse has 15 work habits you should look to ditch this year!
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5 career boosting resolutions you'll keep!

30/12/2019

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New Year New You right??  Well, enough about all that, The Muse have 5 career boosting new years resolutions you'll want to keep!
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How to stay competitive!

30/12/2019

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So Christmas is now done and over for another year and chances are that you've now got yourself back into work, but with the working environment continually changing, itself it time you had a look at how you can stay in the competitive market?  LinkedIN has some ideas of how to go about creating the 'new you!'
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8 ways to clean up your social media!

20/12/2019

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When you apply for a job, you actually have two CV's out there.  You may well submit one CV but its also your social media that acts as the second one so knowing exactly what's on it really helps especially as recruiters will find it too!  The Muse has 8 easy ways to have a clean up!
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Why emotional intelligence is a growing job skill!

16/12/2019

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Hiring managers are now saying that emotional intelligence is valued more than IQ.  Fast Company have a quick read to why emotional intelligence is one of the fastest growing job skills.
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4 ways to retirement hustle!

4/12/2019

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If you've retired and looking for something on the side, your own little side hustle then it might be worth checking  out the book, '100 Side Hustles: Unexpected Ideas for Making Extra Money Without Quitting Your Day Job by Chris Guillebeau.  Forbes has more on the great read!
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CEO writes 9,200 employee birthday cards a year!

2/12/2019

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"When leaders forget about the human element, they're holding back their companies and limiting the success of others."  Sheldon Yellen, CEO of property-restoration company Belfor Holdings, hand-writes 9,200 birthday cards a year!  You can read more in Business Insider!
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How to influence people..

25/11/2019

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Leaders can inspire, they can motivate and some make it look really easy, but just how do they do this?  You can read more at TonyRobbins.com!
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Lessons people learn too late!

21/11/2019

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Life is learning, everyday is learning and sometime when you look back, you wish you had known some of those things you've learnt, but when you were younger.  Inc.com tells of 5 lessons most people learn too late in life!
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