To discuss what SME Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise) is, we first need to talk about business. Apart from generating a profit, its fundamental purpose is to express the inborn human daring to transform one thing into another. When this new thing, which we’re used to calling a product, serves not only its manufacturer but solves…
As vast as it already is, the world of trade keeps growing and at great speed. The two years the world spent in a pandemic brought much change and made businesses find solutions to the deprivations we all had to endure. It was in this period that social commerce took a powerful kick-off. In the…
There are people who walk among us with a unique vision for life. They are bold and brave. They want to make a change. And they have the grit to withstand all obstacles to make their vision come alive. Two centuries ago, people bartered and apprenticed for their professions only to stay in them for…
From horse-drawn carriages to the automobiles we have on our roads today, the taxi business has existed for ages. Its primary purpose is to transport passengers from point A to point B safely, while the customer pays for the service rendered. Up until the recent past, most passengers would pay with cash, but times are…
Taxi businesses used to be primarily cash-driven, but then card payments came on the scene and this changed everything. Whether you hop into an iconic black cab in London or a private hire vehicle, passengers these days are much more tech-savvy and require ease and convenience in payments, whichever service they opt for. This includes…
If you find yourself on a busy street in Rome, looking for a cab to take you to your destination, you may not know what will await you. Why? Because you could just end up in the cab of Il Duca 40 – Italy’s famous sing-along cab driver who encourages his passengers to sing with…
With a population of nearly half a million people, Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a hilly yet compact town with a rich history. Each year, it attracts scores of global tourists who are drawn to the mediaeval Old Town, the Georgian New Town with gardens and neoclassical buildings as well as the famous Edinburgh…
So, you’ve made your decision – you’d like to be your own boss and run your own business. There are many advantages to this but if you’re on the road to starting your own business, you’ll face several choices: do you start your business from scratch, do you purchase an existing business or the best…
Some people need a lot of space to operate in, such as big offices in big buildings. However, for Philippe Cheret, owner of La cave du mac, this is not the case. Comfortable in his 15m2 workspace, Cheret is a self-employed myPOS merchant in France who specialises in the repair and sale of primarily Apple…
Even before the coronavirus pandemic set in during 2020, there was a rise in click and collect orders. Some sources expected a whopping 78% increase from 2019 figures, while other, more modest figures indicated a 32% rise. Needless to say, click and collect orders are expected to double by 2025 and surpass the expected figure…
Gone are the days of only being able to pay by cash or even cheque. Our world is changing so fast and with all the technological advancements taking place, you could even pay for a purchase with your watch or smartphone, if that’s more convenient for you. Times certainly are changing. The payment methods available…
Do you remember those warm mid-summer evenings with the smell of candy floss in the air and the sound of joyful children having the time of their lives? Most of us have had some memorable experiences at carnivals – from our early childhood into adulthood. Carnivals are a celebration of summer, family, food and drink…
Before you think of a name for your online store or even think about your website and its design, you need to know what you’re going to be offering. Selling online these days is a popular trend that’s unlikely to go anywhere soon. With so many products available on the market, it may become daunting…
When Felipe Araujo moved to Portugal from Brazil, little did he realise that his whim would turn into a business pursuit. Yet, with time, he succeeded in turning his love for the ocean into a profitable business with many returning customers. What was merely inviting some friends over from Brazil to sail to Croatia soon…
When running a business, you’d want to do it smoothly and seamlessly. However, it’s unlikely that you’ll be able to take care of all the aspects that come with it, and this is where outsourcing comes in. But what is that, and why should you consider it as a strategy for your business? Perhaps before…
