by James Holden | Jan 12, 2021 | Business News
One of the greatest changes brought about by what is often referred to as disruptive technology is that of blowing the playing field wide open and increasing much-needed competition. Because of tech disruption, someone whose relationship with the food and restaurant industry stopped with their harbouring of a passion for cooking can now turn that passion into a business that rivals the biggest names in the food services market. Here are the five tech disruptions that make it possible: Renewable energy Renewable energy only really becomes obvious as one of the disruptive technologies benefitting the food and restaurants industry if you actually think about it. Ordinarily one wouldn’t consider that something like being able to tap into an unlimited source of power can effectively allow you to churn out something like fresh and hot pizzas very quickly, in a cost effective manner. You’d otherwise have a mounting energy bill, for example. So it becomes about the product, unhindered by the would-be overheads and other such barriers to entry. The ride-sharing economy The various examples ride-sharing services probably very easily roll off the tongue, but their importance as a disruptive technology that contributes to the improvement of the food and restaurant industry is perhaps obvious. It’s worth mentioning though, because now it means more customers can order food online, from a variety of different restaurants, to accept delivery in an ever widening radius of locations. Restaurants and food outlets themselves don’t have to worry about catering to in-house delivery fleets, staff, etc. Both the restaurants or food outlets and the consumer benefit, with the potential for a third-party to benefit as well, by taking up an on-demand job as a delivery person. Social media Social media as a disruptive technology has long since evolved to form somewhat of a mainstream technology
by James Holden | Dec 31, 2020 | Business News
If you are sitting at your boring desk, daydreaming of starting your own business, then this is exactly the right article for you. You probably already know that starting a business can be such a daunting process needing tons of effort. But the big question always lingers in front of you: How hard can it really be? Actually, starting your own business can be surprisingly easy if you just put your mind to it and put aside all your worries. The secret lies in starting your own business based on a very solid plan. A business plan is what acts as your road map to success. It tells you how much money you need to get started and the target market you should choose. This guide also tells you how much time and effort you need to put in to make things work. A business plan helps you prioritize tasks and properly map out your steps towards success. Once you have your business idea, the next step is to find a great business idea or even better, a great product. Once you have both, the next step is to start researching your options. If you are starting from scratch, then this research will save you a lot of money and time. Start looking at what’s available on the internet. Most aspiring business owners spend the first two years completely immersed in their business idea. Some even spend up to four years doing so. While this path does help you learn a lot and get a lot of experience working under others and as independent workers, it does not guarantee success. Those who are successful usually got help from friends and family and got help in various ways such as grants, scholarships and tax incentives. There are also several federal grants
by James Holden | Jul 8, 2020 | Business News, Social Media
The business playing field is rarely in favor of small businesses. For instance, while small businesses employ around 47.5 percent of the private workforce in the United States (that’s almost 59 million people), not a lot of these businesses go on to be successful. For every 100 small businesses opened, only 80 will survive the first year, 40 will survive until their fifth year, and only 13 will live to see their 10th anniversary. As a business owner, you definitely want to be one of those 13 that survive operations for as long as possible. One of the best ways to achieve that in the current setup is to go digital, starting with investing in a website. It would then be of importance to have this website gain some traction and traffic through optimizing search engine results by using professional SEO agencies similar to Victorious and others that can be of service to you. Here’s why an SEO-friendly website is necessary for small businesses to operate successfully. Stay Visible for Consumers Consumer behavior has changed over the last few years, and now that the internet has made information more accessible, more people are using it to find businesses that satisfy their needs and preferences. For instance, 87 percent of shoppers begin their shopping process by searching for products online before going to their target online or physical stores. And around 84 percent of shoppers believe online reviews as much as they believe personal recommendations. To take advantage of this consumer behavior, your business’s website must be visible to consumers looking for your business and products, as well as provide enough information to fulfill their research needs. Otherwise, two things could happen: either you don’t convince them to do business with you, or they don’t find your business in the first place. By implementing SEO on your website, you stay visible for
by James Holden | May 30, 2019 | Business News
Currency trading is one of the most lucrative jobs in the world. The investors get to make money from home without going to the office. Instead investors would visit here or other investment sites and look to make profitable returns by having their money work for them.There are platform, analyses tool and indicators that can help to predict the future trend. Most people like to trade forever but it is not possible. One of the reason is volatility. The sector is much more volatile than anticipated, making it one of the most dangerous investments in finance. This article will tell when a person should put a halt on the career. It sounds disappointing but the truth cannot be changed. Read this article and discover scenarios that signal it is time to exit the industry.
by James Holden | Jul 31, 2018 | Adertising, Business News
With the design and print of your traditional marketing material finished, you may think that the most important part is done. Not so! It doesn’t matter how well-designed your pull-up banner is, or how wonderfully printed your leaflets are — if they are placed in the wrong location, they won’t be working to their full potential for you. That means a lower ROI for you. From windows to trade shows, we take a look at the best locations for you to place your banners. Start at the beginning Consider the most important area of your marketing campaign — your business’ location! People really don’t have time to be wandering around in search of your building. This is highlighted by the fact employees in the UK are working more overtime than ever before with 60% of those asked stating that they don’t have a good work-life balance, according to a study published in The Independent last year.
by James Holden | Jul 12, 2018 | Business News
The price of silver has reached its peak in 2016, but this precious metal has remained one of the best investment opportunities ever since. Those who are looking to hedge their investments should look into silver as a way to do so in 2018.
