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Cutting operational costs in your business is a quick way to free up money that you can invest. Here are a few ideas: • Share office space with another small business or adopt a virtual business model , which doesn’t need a physical office, saving you on rent and operational costs. • Run your business in the cloud . You can access just about all your business management software in the cloud, which means you don’t need to invest in expensive hardware and the skills to maintain it. Cloud-based accounting solutions also help you manage your inventory, so money isn’t tied up in surplus stock. • Pay invoices on time to avoid interest and late payment fees. Take advantage of early payment discounts. • Cut down on meetings so your team can focus on strategic functions . Hold important meetings over Skype or Zoom to save time and money on traveling. • Outsource ad hoc work, like design and copy-writing to freelancers rather than hiring a full-time resource. Hire i

Investment is an art that every individual must learn as he starts his work life and earns his livelihood. When you are fresh out of college and into your first job, you have relatively less responsibilities, sufficiently good surplus money and ample avenues to spend. There would not be anybody questioning you on how much you spend or how much you save. The first lesson one must indoctrinate when you start your work life is that instead of saving what is left after spending, one should inculcate a habit of spending what is left after saving. Money saved is money earned! first invest in yourself; there is no better investment than education which will fetch you a better job and a rewarding career. Read as much as you can, even if it is not related to the stream you are working in or operating in. There are many asset classes one can invest in. One should not be apologetic about making money; the choice of investment vehicle should be such that it creates wealth ove

While it is not impossible, it is difficult to create substantial wealth from a salary income alone. However, it may be possible to do so if you have alternative sources of income, popularly known as passive income. Passive income is that income which you earn without active participation in the cash generation activity. Broadly speaking, passive income means letting your money to work for you while you work elsewhere to earn a salary. This means you use your salary to start a business which can generate a regular income for you. Perhaps this is the same way that your current employers started their business, that is, using capital derived from their past salaries to generate even more returns to strengthen their net worth. It is even possible that their participation in the business is minimal with only a few of them involved directly in its day to day running, instead hiring directors to oversee the operation and the affairs of the company on their behalf.

  Only the individuals who are ready to embrace the ever-changing environment emerge as leaders. Individuals who understand that to fully appreciate and align themselves with any organisation's goals, they must raise their self-awareness to establish own personal goals. Those who understand the importance of personal discipline in raising their calibre of contribution to personal, professional and social interactions. These are people who master the power of habit for effective, consistent, relevant and timely execution of their aspirations. They take it upon themselves to raise the bar of organisational mindsets and overall culture by personifying the leadership traits that they would like to experience. We all know people like these. We see them scale corporate ladders and increase their spheres of influence within and outside their organisations. They establish themselves as unrivalled “go-to” people in their industries. We admire them because they continu

What if I read you a story, Starting, "Once Upon A Time," and you realize that it was your life spelt out on every line? Would you hear my voice with wonder as it brushed across each word, and pray my arms had strength to hold, The truth about your world? Would your view on life be different? And would it shock you most to find, That the things you thought defined you, Could be summed in just two lines, And all the ones you took for granted, The ins and out of every day, Play a bigger part in who you are, Than you'd ever dare to say? Would you wonder at the pages left, And all the places that they'll lead, Then vow to make each moment, One that you'd be proud to read? Because there is a story of your life, But its you that holds the pen, And I hope you fill the pages right before you reach the end.  If there's empty spaces in your heart, They'll make you feel it's wrong,  Like having empty spaces, Means you never can be strong. But, I've learn

Kenya's capital city, Nairobi, is the most dynamic city, also known as the " green city in the sun " for many reasons. It is Kenya's largest city with a population of nearly four million. Nairobi is a city full of contrasts. It's   old enough so you can feel its past and multi-ethnic enough so you can experience Kenyan culture , yet it's   modern enough to get Internet access . It's a city that blends people from all cultures and walks of life. Adorned with modern skyscrapers, world class restaurants, fully equipped hospitals, modern shopping malls, schools, abundant private and public transportation, and universities and colleges that provide local and international curriculum - you will find it all in Nairobi. The city is also  home to numerous local and international businesses and organizations . Nairobi bustles with activity. It's  a city that never sleeps ; the rhythm is fast, day and night. There's always something to do and see in Nai

A little old lady went to the headquaters of the Bank of America carrying a large bag of money. She insisted that she must speak with the President of the bank to open a savings account because "Its alot of money!"  The receptionist objected stating, "You can't just walk in here and expect to see the president of the Bank of America. He's a very busy man."  "But I am here to make a very large cash deposit," added the woman The receptionist momentarily looked at the sack of money, then walked back to one of the rare offices. She came back and said, "You are very lucky this morning, he will see you," and ushered her in to see the president of the Bank of America. When she walked in to a large office with a nice tailored man behind a great oaken desk. The bank president stood up and asked, "How can I help you?" She replied, "I would like to open a savings account," and placed the bag of money on his desk. "

A young boy Enters a barber shop, and the barber whispers to his customer, "This is the dumbest kid in the world. Watch while i prove it to you." The barber puts a dollar bill in one hand and two quaters in the other hand, then he calls the boy over and asks, "Which do you want, son?" The boy takes the quaters and leaves. Later when the customer leaves, he sees the same young boy coming out of an ice cream store. "Hey son, May I ask you a question? Why did you take the quaters instead of the dollar bill?"  The boy licked his cone and then replied,"Because the day I take the dollar bill, the game is over!" If you believe in who you are, If you know what you want. The world does not need to believe in you, because not everyone can understand the choices you make. 

Yesterday I was filling emotionally low and as I was researching and reading my mails, a mail came in as if it knew what my heart and soul needed. I hope that it helps you turn around your solitude to happiness and remember, I told you, Don't chase happiness. Solitude by Ella Wheeler Wilcox  Laugh, and the world laughs with you;  Weep, and you weep alone;  For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,  But has trouble enough of its own.  Sing, and the hills will answer;  Sigh, it is lost on the air;  The echoes bound to a joyful sound,  But shrink from voicing care.  Rejoice, and men will seek you;  Grieve, and they turn and go;  They want full measure of all your pleasure,  But they do not need your woe.  Be glad, and your friends are many;  Be sad, and you lose them all,  There are none to decline your nectared wine,  But alone you must drink life's gall.  Feast, and your halls are crowded;  Fast, and the world goes by.  Succe

In marketing, Content is King but in the Business-to-Business e-commerce, space content marketing is an essential helpful tool.  Dealing with businesses can be an impersonal, purely transactional experience if you let it. But the truth is that you want loyal clients who will buy from you again and again. and people fall in love with people , not business operations.  To personify your brand, and build loyalty with your target audience and customers, the answer is Content Marketing . Having a great content marketing strategy will help you generate traffic, build trust and authority, supplement inbound marketing to raise your conversion rates, and even help with customer retention. With creative, effective content marketing ideas, you can elevate your Business-to-Business e-commerce sites  to be an industry leader with a loyal following and customers in as little as a few months. HERE ARE SOME OF THE BEST CONTENT MARKETING STRATEGIES FOR E-COMMERCE 1. EMAIL MARKETING Soc

When it comes to buying products online, your customers want to see what they're getting. You might have invested in high-quality product images, written irresistible descriptions, and even gathered reviews of your products, nothing tells the story quite like an engaging video. Potential customers are more likely to fall in love with a product if they can see how it works and why other customers are raving about it. In fact, it’s projected that by 2020 videos will make up to  80 percent of all internet traffic .  Brands need a video marketing strategy — this idea isn’t new. What has changed is how important video has become on   every   platform and channel.  Video marketting is no longer just one piece of your overall marketing plan. It’s central to your outreach and campaign efforts and mostly a social strategy. Video has absolutely dominated social. According to a  recent HubSpot Research report , four of the top six channels on which global consumers watch video

Once upon a time a daughter complained to her father that her life was miserable and that she didn’t know how she was going to make it. She was tired of fighting and struggling all the time. It seemed just as one problem was solved, another one soon followed. Her father, a chef, took her to the kitchen. He filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Once the three pots began to boil, he placed potatoes in one pot, eggs in the second pot, and ground coffee beans in the third pot. He then let them sit and boil, without saying a word to his daughter. The daughter, moaned and impatiently waited, wondering what he was doing. After twenty minutes he turned off the burners. He took the potatoes out of the pot and placed them in a bowl. He pulled the boiled eggs out and placed them in a bowl. He then ladled the coffee out and placed it in a cup. Turning to her he asked. “Daughter, what do you see?” “Potatoes, eggs, and coffee,” she hastily replied. “Look closer,

A 24 year old boy seeing out from the train’s window shouted, “Dad, look the trees are going behind!”. Dad smiled and a young couple sitting nearby, looked at the 24 year old’s childish behavior with pity, suddenly he again exclaimed, “Dad, look the clouds are running with us!” The couple couldn’t resist and said to the old man “Why don’t you take your son to a good doctor?” The old man smiled and said “I did and we are just coming from the hospital, my son was blind from birth, he just got his eyes today.” Every single person on the planet has a story. Don’t judge people before you truly know them. The truth might surprise you.   Judging a person  does not define who they are, it defines who you are. We really  don't  know the reasons for  someone's  behavior.  Don't judge people  for the choices they make when you don't know the options they had to choose from.