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The basics about Hashtags  What is a hashtag? A Hashtag is  a word or phrase preceded by a hash mark (#), used within a message to identify a keyword or topic of interest and facilitate a search for it. How do hashtags work? A hashtag is used   within a post on social media to help those who may be interested in your topic to be able to find it when they search for a   keyword   or hashtag. Why use hashtags? There many reasons why you should include hashtags in your post- ·        Hashtags allow an opportunity for increased engagement of your  ·        It also allows brand building. As you develop the post it can cause customers to develop a brand image which can help enhance reputation. ·        Find your audience. Since the user has searched for that specific hashtag, they are more likely to be interested in what you have posted. ...

Business Blog week 3- Making a prototype  Now it’s time to covert that brilliant business idea into an actual product or service. This stage is vital in collating all the research that you have made and then collaborating it together to form a prototype. What we mean by a prototype is  a  sample, drawing, presentation or a replica of the final product design itself. A prototype can be: ·        A website  ·        A product  Many business ideas require lots of time, money and effort to properly develop. So, when making a prototype it is advisable to initially develop a basic version, with the aim of satisfying that visionary idea. Whether the intended design is just made of cardboard or drawn on a piece of paper it is still a step in the right direction.  Another step to making a prototype is getting into contact with the necessary players of the business. When develo...

How to avoid procrastination? Procrastination is the avoidance of doing a task that needs to be accomplished by a certain deadline. It is normal for everyone to suffer from procrastination. By focussing completing task more effectively and efficiently you can reduce your levels of procrastination, and there are several methods to help you achieve this.     Firstly, break your work into little steps. Simply separating the task into smaller more manageable and approachable stages will make you more motivated to complete that task; because the task becomes more achievable and less daunting. Secondly, change your environment. This can be as simple as moving around the office which will help you eliminate boredom and keep your mind focussed on the task in hand. Make sure the new environments are exciting because if they are gloomy and dark it can enhance the levels of tiredness, which leads to decreased levels of productivity.     After...

Week 2- What to do once a business idea is created? At some point, everyone will come up with a business idea, but the key is to think of how to turn that idea into reality. The first step for creating a new business is to thoroughly research your idea. To begin with, identify the market you’re targeting. This might sound simple, but this can shape many areas of the business. As say your aiming to sell your business offerings at a high price, all aspects of the product will need to support this business framework. If your business idea is an improvement of an existing product or service, ensure you research how that particular business functions. You can then help develop new adaptations to your business functions which can help to direct your efforts for success. Another aspect of research that is vital at this early stage of development is gaining understanding of your business offering. Research into the development is gaining understanding of your business offeri...

5 Top Tips to create a happy working environment A happy working environment is key to having a successful business. Happier employees will be more creative, innovative and motivated in their roles. This will help develop a stronger cohesive team, great for staff retention and essential for businesses performance.  There are many methods of ensuring your business develops a positive working environment, here are 5 of our favourite tips to help develop a happier working environment. 1.       Make work fulfilling.  Everyone wants to feel like what they’re doing at work matters.  For any business, ensuring all employees work is noticed creates satisfaction. This will help an employee to be motivated to achieve in their role, as their efforts have a positive impact on the business. In order to enforce work fulfilment all employees must understand their purpose. 2.       Consistently deliver praise ...

Week one Business Blog-  Coming up with a business idea This series of blogs will be discussing the steps taken to develop a new business. The first step is arguably the most difficult, which is to come up with the business idea. This idea needs to express your inner passion, to help drive your idea to success.  Here are 6 methods to help you create your new business idea:        1.  Originality Coming up with an original idea can be very  difficult because to develop a new concept    there is a need to be highly innovative, which doesn’t come naturally to most people. A good way to enhance originality is to look at your individual strengths. Think back to your previous roles or even current interest. Then identify  factors where you  felt there could have been improvements or aspects that you  believe haven’t been  fully utilised.       2. Doing something ab...