Category: Tools and Information

Business Improvements for Slow Periods | Getentrepreneurial.com

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Covid has slowed down business for all kinds of companies. It can be incredibly frustrating to look at all of the unused space on which you are paying a mortgage or rent. The last thing you may think to do is spend any more money right now.

When business inevitably opens up again, you need to be competitive. Here are some ways to improve your business now, while business may be slower than other times.

Examine your Business Expenses

This is a pretty logical step to take during a slow time. If you aren’t busy making money, now is a good time to make sure you aren’t bleeding out money anywhere. Look into employee activity reports, office expenses, vehicles, and other areas of your business to find anywhere that money is being wasted.

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Inner Ear Implant Restores Balance | CoolBusinessIdeas.com

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If someone suffers from bilateral vestibular hypofunction, it means that their inner ear doesn’t maintain their sense balance properly. As a result, the person gets dizzy very easily. A new implant, however, appears to bypass the problem, significantly reducing vertigo.

Bilateral vestibular hypofunction (BVH) can be quite a debilitating condition, as it causes the sufferer to stumble and weave back and forth when walking. Not only does this greatly inconvenience the person and make them feel self-conscious, but it also puts them at a high risk of falling.

Even when someone with BVH remains seated, their head movements alone still cause their vision to blur and jump. Sufferers are therefore advised not to perform activities such as driving, in which their vertigo could endanger themselves or other people.

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Cats are too socially inept to be loyal | Live Science

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In the cat world, there’s a saying that you should keep your humans’ friends close and your humans’ enemies … just as close. That’s the takeaway of a new study that shows that cats, unlike dogs, will gladly accept food from people who are not nice to their owners.

While dog lovers may rejoice at the chance for another study suggesting dogs are more loyal than cats, the conclusion is not that simple. It might not be that cats are disloyal; rather, they may be too socially clueless to understand when someone is not being nice to their owners, according to the new study, which was published in the February issue of the journal Animal Behavior and Cognition.

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How Do You Create a Content Calendar? | businessnewsdaily.com

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A content calendar can improve your content marketing efforts by aligning brand voice across channels and delivering relevant content to your audience. Here’s how to develop a content calendar.

A content calendar is a written schedule of content that you plan to publish.

There are many benefits to creating an editorial calendar, including producing more compelling content and making collaborate with different team members easier.

You can create a content calendar in a spreadsheet, but you can also turn to more robust tools to simplify the process.

This article is for content creators who need help starting and organizing a content calendar for their company.

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8 Best Natural Energy Drinks For An Instant Energy Boost | Lifehack

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Need an energy boost? Don’t reach for that soft drink! Sure, the sugar and caffeine might make you feel more energized, but that feeling is only a temporary spike in blood sugar. When it wears off, you’ll crash—and feel even worse than before!

The good news is that there are plenty of natural energy drinks that can ramp up your energy levels without spiking your blood sugar. That means no energy crash and no empty calories. Many of these drinks can even be made at home, so you can easily avoid the added sugars and artificial ingredients.

Here are eight of the best natural energy drinks you can try (and make) for yourself at home.

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Understanding Paid, Earned, Owned and Shared Media | AllBusiness.com

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In the marketing world we have what we refer to as four types of media: paid, earned, owned, and shared.

If you’re in business—and have been for more than 10 years—it’s pretty certain you only ever had to worry about paid and earned media.

And then social media came along and created the opportunity for owned and shared media, which business leaders and communicators alike have scrambled to learn, understand, and incorporate.

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You Did What?! The Ideal, First 5 Minutes of Every Consulting Meeting | Management Consulting Connection

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The initial few minutes of every client meeting present your consulting firm with a unique opportunity. Will you let it slip by unnoticed, or create a regular, business-building habit to maximize that time?

Let’s say that next Tuesday you’re scheduled to deliver a regular, periodic project update to your consulting firm’s client, Gridlock Enterprises. You’re joined for the half-hour Zoom meeting every month by Gridlock’s Chief Obstruction Officer, Philip A. Buster.

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Small Business Guide to Security Cameras | business.com

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Security cameras can help protect businesses against internal and external threats.

Video surveillance offers several benefits to the everyday small business owner. Not only does it protect against outside break-ins and burglaries, but it also plays a critical role in sustaining your business and making it a safer place to work. The purchase of a few reliable surveillance cameras for your business security can yield a high return on investment.

“I think every business with a physical location should have security cameras, because robberies are always possible, even if the business owner is very careful about locking up,” said Gabe Turner, director of content for Security.org. “If a robbery does happen, any business owner would want to know as soon as possible so they can contact the police.”

Below, we’ll explain this security camera benefit alongside others while discussing how these cameras work and how to find the right one for you.

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Ready To Expand Your Business? Read This First | The Startup Magazine

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It’s not always obvious when it’s time for your business to expand. If you’ve always been a team of one, two or three, you might feel hesitant to hire additional staff and perhaps even rent or buy a bigger commercial property.

Expanding too soon may result in a disappointing outcome if you find yourself paying more money for a bigger team or office while you see virtually no increase in sales. On the other hand, you might receive so much attention after your expansion that it’s impossible for you to keep up with the increasing demand, which might not affect you financially, but may harm your reputation.

If you think you might be ready to expand your business but you’re not completely sure, consider the following before taking action:

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The Best Home Emergency Kit Gear (2021): Flashlights, Stoves, Chargers, and More | WIRED

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THE THING ABOUT emergency gear is that once you need it, you won’t be able to get it. Even if you resign yourself to a soul-sucking panic run to Walmart with the rest of the hordes, you’ll be in stiff competition for the limited remaining stock. So plan ahead so you have everything on hand in advance. We’ve rounded up a few essentials for your emergency kit.

The Fenix E20 V2 is my top pick for an affordable emergency flashlight, but the ThruNite Archer 2A V3 ($30) is another solid choice. At 350 and 500 lumens, respectively, they’re bright enough while remaining compact, and last long on lower-light settings—200 hours at 5 lumens for the Fenix and 51 hours at 17 lumens for the ThruNite. Both use two AA batteries, and in an emergency, your main concern is to have a steady supply of replacement batteries.

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