Make or buy? This is one of the most first questions asked when formulating a Manufacturing Strategy. In fact, internal manufacturing of a product versus procurement from external supplier sources is a difficult decision requiring careful and thorough assessment of multiple elements. When evaluating the make-or-buy question in Manufacturing, there are 6 broad assessments to […]
About Shane Avron
Shane Avron is a freelance writer, specializing in business, general management, enterprise software, and digital technologies. In addition to Flevy, Shane's articles have appeared in Huffington Post, Forbes Magazine, among other business journals.Author Archive | Shane Avron
How to Push Your Courier Business Forward in 2019
Courier and logistics are among the fastest growing industries these past few years. There is a growing demand for courier services and reliable logistics, especially with the rise of ecommerce and online businesses. The world is converging into one big market and there are more opportunities for courier businesses to succeed than ever before. Still, […]
How to Improve Your Profits by Developing Your Staff
For many years now, business owners have been hearing about the importance of nurturing their staff in order to maximize productivity and get the best out of everyone who works for them. One of the key ways in which you can maximize the potential of your employees is in staff development, through a combination of […]
5 Tactics to Boost Your Small Business’s Annual Profits
Every small business owner must routinely find ways to reduce their expenditure, which could help to significantly increase their company’s profit margin. A savvy approach to your operations will ultimately allow you to boost your company’s finances, so you’ll have more cash to inject back into your business. To ensure your longevity in your chosen […]
A Guide to Running a Business from Home
Do you dream of never having to run the gauntlet of the morning commute to work? Would you like to enjoy the convenience of running a business from home? Thousands of people across the UK are already doing just that, and it won’t be difficult if you want to add your name to the list. […]
Financing VAT When Correcting or Reporting Errors
Financing VAT in arrears is not something a lot of businesses do as a matter of course. The typical business collects VAT on qualifying products and services then turns around and uses the money to pay the tax bill when due. A VAT finance package is generally sought only when a lack of cash flow […]
Why Security Is Crucial for Your Business Cloud Network
Cloud security is a multi-billion dollar industry, with their infrastructure being the main driver of advancing technologies. The growth of cloud technology, and the rate of adoption have shown the popularity of cloud platforms for businesses. The reasons are relatively obvious. Cloud technology allows for greater flexibility, more productivity, and are exponentially more profitable. Cloud […]
6 Tips for Improving Cohesion within Your Company
Teamwork is essential for businesses of every kind and every sector. Making sure that your team is able to work together smoothly and with minimal workflow interruption is certainly a challenge, especially for those business owners who are used to doing everything themselves. Greater team cohesion will improve your business in many ways, and finding […]
Translation and Its Impact on Businesses Looking to Expand
Whether you have a small business or a big one, running it can be stressful. There are a hundred things to consider every day, and one mistake can lead to a big disaster. So when you are running a business, you have to make sure that everything is perfect. You must not let a single […]
5 Tools to Help You Manage Inventory More Effectively
For a great number of businesses, having a world-class inventory management process is critical to the success of their operation. These businesses recognize the importance of always knowing their inventory levels, their inventory holding costs, and the movement of their inventory. To ensure that they always have real-time inventory data, most businesses now use inventory […]
Is a Managed Service Provider a Good Fit for Your Business?
An increasing number of businesses are looking to outsource their IT support needs to managed service providers – dedicated IT support services who specialise in providing tech support for businesses who can’t – or don’t want to – manage their IT in-house. Like most business decisions, there’s no right or wrong answer in terms of […]
Everything You Need to Know to Improve Your In-Store Marketing Strategy
Getting patrons into your store is becoming increasingly difficult with today’s digital conveniences. People can easily just go online and select from a variety of sellers which products they want and have them delivered to their door. They can have their groceries delivered, clothes delivered, and even big ticket items like furniture delivered. This convenience […]