Mary Holland

Starting a business is a gamble. No matter how great your products are or how knowledgeable you are about trends, there is still a chance that your venture will crash and burn. According to statistics, eight out of 10 businesses fold within its first 18 months. That is an 80% failure rate within one and […]

Plagiarism is the action of exactly copying another person’s work without their express permission. It happens most often to the creative work of artists. If you’re an artist yourself, you’re probably well aware of how useful the internet is for marketing your art. Unfortunately, you’re also familiar with how easy it is for your work

As time goes by, the concept of the workplace has expanded and evolved. Years before, most offices looked identical. Cubicles and strict dress codes for entry level employees and closed offices for managers and executives. Now, open offices are all the rage. Google’s workplace is the new ideal — free food, massages, and yoga classes

Project managers might as well be tightrope artists as they try to balance the expectations of clients and the productivity of their team. Shifting priorities and sudden curveballs are also part of the course, with different variables that go into a project. If they’re not careful, challenges can jeopardize budgets and schedules, leading to a

Do businesses need to allot a budget for legal expenses? Aside from payroll, most firms automatically define their budget for research and development, marketing and advertising, operational costs, and miscellaneous costs. In one report, it was revealed that US companies spend 166 percent more in litigation costs than foreign counterparts. This amount is about is not

In today’s world where competition is fierce, you need to have an edge that will keep you ahead of everyone and ensure you remain relevant to your target market. One of the best ways to do this is to turn to content marketing. What is content marketing? By definition, content marketing is a strategy used

Many businesses turn to project managers to improve work efficiency and ensure that projects are carried out on schedule. They oversee every aspect of a project, from planning to the closing phase. They might also have to assemble the team, set timelines, ensure that deliverables arrive on time, and coordinate with other stakeholders. It wouldn’t

The rise of the internet has brought a change in business ownership. Before, you would need to have a brick and mortar shop to be successful. Now, it’s possible for people to rake in millions of dollars by selling products exclusively online. While online shopping has many benefits, it also has some downsides. Here’s how