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New Business Opportunities In The Cannabis Industry

Change is happening in the global cannabis industry. With Canada joining several US states in creating a legal market for cannabis, business is quickly reshaping how consumers buy and consume cannabis, from reinventing storefronts to developing new products such as cannabinoid-based beverages and more. How is business innovating in this emerging industry and how can you become a part of it? The most obvious area for opportunity has come in the form of retail. With Canadian provinces like B.C.

History of Credit Card Machines

While credit card machines have not necessarily been around for too long, they do have some history and have changed in many ways over the years. Learn more about the history of these convenient machines below. Manual Imprinters The first form of credit card machines is called a manual imprinter. Manual imprinters were used to make an imprint of the customer’s credit card, followed by the business mailing the credit card imprint into the customer’s bank for payment. As you can imagine,

How to Save Your Business Money in the Long Run

Whether you've just started up your own company, or have had one for years now, one of the most important business savvy things to do is to learn how to save your business money throughout the duration of its existence. There are many ways to do this, ranging from utilizing a business IT support team to hiring well versed employees. To help make sure you're on the right track, here are some tips and advice to get you going. Tips to keep money in your pocket Though it is very true that in

The Face of the High Street

Fashion retail can be a tricky environment, in a year when we have seen BHS pretty much go under and M&S clothing struggle, who comes out on top? Well it seems the strongest brands on the market are Zara who are owned by Spanish business man Amancio Ortega, he runs Inditex which owns 8 international fashion brands including Zara. Following suit is Arcadia Group which is led by Sir Philip Green, who incidentally was at the helm of BHS for some time and embroiled in their pension deficit fiasco. To

Tips for finding a job as a lawyer

So you just graduated law school? Well, congratulations, I'm sure it wasn't easy but there is still one last thing to do with that law degree and that is to get a job. Though it is a highly competitive field, don't fear, we are here to help. Here are some tips for finding a job as a lawyer. Networking Like most industries networking is crucial to finding a job as a lawyer. The law field even more than other industries, can very much be a who knows who game.  Social media makes this easier than

13 Ways to Diversify Store Revenue

Once you have your business up and running, it’s time to start thinking about how to insure yourself against a sudden economic down-turn. Expanding and learning how to diversify store revenue will let you take in more money and weather all kinds of market conditions. 1. Offer No Credit Check Financing – Good people with good incomes sometimes have bad credit. By extending financing to these individuals, such as what’s offered at CrestFinancial.com, you’re allowing them to buy high-priced

Improve your operation with the help of cold room suppliers

Cold rooms are used heavily by any business that needs to store items at a particular temperature. Their success depends on their ability to do this, and they therefore need to take steps to ensure that their room is of the highest standard and will not let them down. In order for certain businesses to succeed, they need to be able to store products, goods or certain items at a particular temperature. These companies therefore rely very heavily on refrigeration and their cold rooms, and they

Office relocation made simple and straightforward

Occasionally, a business or particular department will need to relocate. This could be for different reasons, but it will always cause stress for the entire company. In addition to finding a new office space, you will then need to transport everything to the new location and do all of this with minimal disruption to your daily operation. Although it can be a daunting and stressful process, it should also be one that is seen as a positive experience. Relocating to a new space is a great opportunity

Why is a lanyard card holder best for your ID Card?

Security is incredibly important for many businesses and having ID cards is an ideal way of keeping this in check. This means that people will need card holders for their ID’s and supplying them with holders attached to lanyards is very convenient as they can hold it around their neck. Whether you are holding an event and need your stewards wearing ID cards, or you work in the health service and want to make sure the staff are all identifiable, there are plenty of uses for ID cards and their

How team building development can help your business succeed

Behind all the biggest and most successful companies in the world will be a team of employees that work well alongside one another and enjoy coming into work each day. In order for any business to succeed and perform to a high level, the employees must work well alongside one another, have high levels of motivation and productivity and communicate effectively. The other main advantage of having a team based mentality in the workplace is that it can also help to create an enjoyable working atmosphere,