2019 - Page 7 of 19 - The Art of Thinking SMART

SMART Ways Technology Can Help You Automate and Save You Money In Business

September 3, 2019
David S. Chang

When running a small business, especially a start-up, it is important to watch every dollar you spend. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, more than 50% of new businesses fail within five years. One of the primary reasons is not having enough money and capital. Those businesses that do succeed usually take a few […]

September 2, 2019
David S. Chang

Whether you’re relocating on a budget or you just want to give your place a new look without paying a fortune, furnishing your space can get expensive. If you know where to shop and how to shop, however, you can find ways to save. Here are four ways to furnish your home on a budget. Furniture Outlets […]

September 2, 2019
David S. Chang

In today’s business world, it is important that you manage and take of your own careers. It may seem daunting at first but it isn’t as difficult as it seems. The key is to be so good that they can’t ignore you. In other words, you need to be an invaluable asset and focus on improving the […]

September 1, 2019
David S. Chang

There is nothing more exciting than launching your business and fulfilling your dream. Starting your business is the easy part, maintaining and growing it is the hard part. Here are the most common obstacles every entrepreneur needs to overcome. Feeling Overwhelmed There are many roles and tasks that you will have to do when starting […]

3 Ways Your Business May Be Failing Without You Knowing

August 29, 2019
David S. Chang

We all want our businesses to be a success. You will have no doubt put a considerable amount of time, effort, and money into getting your company off the ground. However, there may be several factors that are slowing your business growth right now. It can often be hard to see the wood for the trees, […]

The Essential Guide To Business Outsourcing

August 27, 2019
David S. Chang

You can anything, but you can’t do everything. To grow a business, extend your influence, or to be more effective and efficient, you will need to rely on others. Good teamwork is a multiplier. Each person on a team doesn’t just add to the others’ skills, but multiplies them. When running a business, you want […]

August 26, 2019
David S. Chang

It’s easy to understand why many businesses continue to rely on outdated upgrades. Upgrades can be expensive and there is a certain familiarity with old-fashioned technology that many find reassuring. However, there are three types of business equipment which are well past their prime and should be the first to be replaced when you are […]

August 25, 2019
David S. Chang

Information Technology (IT) is an important part of any business. A start-up may get away with the owner or an employee managing its IT network. As the business grows, it is critical to ensure that the technology you use can also keep up with the growth. If you’re running a company and you want to […]

SMART Way to Manage Your Business

August 19, 2019
David S. Chang

There is no substitute for hard work. Hard work alone, however, doesn’t necessarily equate to success. Success requires working harder AND working smarter. To paraphrase an old quote, “productivity is not enough, just look at the ants.” In other words, you want to focus on “doing the right things right.” This means to be both […]

August 17, 2019
David S. Chang

With so much of our business taking place digitally these days, it’s very easy to spend entire days in front of a computer screen. While we may be able to get more done than 100 hundred years ago, the increase in productivity has come at a cost. Spending hours hunched over looking at our smartphones […]