Automation is a key issue in modern logistics management. It is vital to the successful running of a busy warehouse or depot, and instrumental in ensuring speed, efficiency and productivity. Parcel sorting, incoming and outgoing inspection, identification and optimising transport capacities, are all essential processes that must operate smoothly and effectively.Camera-based parcel recognition systems mounted above high-speed conveyors are...more
Author: Gen WrightThe hardest part of setting up a business is that business' earliest phase. Tossing a completely unknown name into a sea of information-saturated minds is a surefire guarantee to anonymity. Yet, methods have to be devised to keep that name alive in people's minds. If these methods are limited to advertising, the company will probably be seen as a spammer. This is where PR comes in - establishing credibility and building a...more
Closet organizers have come a long way in recently years. There's more to them nowadays than just a shelf above a horizontal pole. Concepts in closet organization have gone from simple home improvement to statements regarding lifestyle. And with the best use of space in mind, it is possible to get all your gear in one place, and keep it handy and orderly. Admit it, weather going out on the town, preparing for that weekend romp or simply gearing up for work, you get a certain thrill selecting your outfit from a well organized display. What, this doesnt describe your closet. These closet organizer tips will help. One of the challenges with crafting any kind of closet storage space is that your needs may change. Most wood shelving is expensive, and it usually cant expand as your storage needs evolve. To make the most of your closet organization efforts, you first need to know the potential uses of your space and of the things you want to store. You may be able to use the space you have more efficiently. Start with a general inventory. This can help you determine your space needs. Do you and or your spouse have too many clothes, shoes and other accessories? Are your...more
More and more people are using e-mail marketing in their business as a way to instantly contact hundreds if not thousands of prospects. However, few people fail to realize that there is a lot more to e-mail marketing than that.E-mail marketing is no different than any other type of marketing, the same type rules apply. It is important to understand...more
Author: Patrick Fitz-gibbonYou know your business; that is why you ventured into your field in the first place, but do you “know business”? Many small business owners know their respective fields but lack specialized knowledge about good business practices. If you find that your business could use some help establishing good business practices...more
Website traffic is a resource to your online business. When I say a resource, I mean you must do something to get it, build it or drive it. Website visitors do not land on your page by accident.Online business is not like a brick-and-mortal shop that if you rent a shop at the central district, you have the traffic. It does not work this way.This is my slogan: you have website traffic --> you have business --> you have incomeHow do you drive traffic to your website? Firstly, I want to classify traffic into two categories:1. Free Traffic2. Paid TrafficI will start with free traffic first.What is free traffic in the first place? In general, free traffic means that you get visitors from somewhere with no monitory investment. However you need to invest time and effort, which have a price tag. For example, one of the most popular ways to get free traffic is to post articles on an popular articles site.Paid traffic, in contrast, required you to pay for it to get visitors to visit your website. One of the most common way to get paid traffic is buying traffic from search engine such as Google.com. The most popular one is none other the Google's AdWords.Should you start with free or paid...more
Author: Patrick Fitz-gibbonAssessing current performance is an excellent piece of business advice because it is an integral part of running your small business. While this business advice can be taken qualitatively, or by looking an the various...more
Author: Patrick Fitz-gibbonLean is an approach to developing a more efficient way of doing things, basically using less to do more, which can be a small business help. Six-Sigma is a concept of “lean” production that was developed for small...more
To make your business profitable, you must have two critical things in place. The first is a business model that adds up. In other words, what you offer and how you offer it will generate the amount of money you need, minus all your expenses. Your...more
Author: Patrick Fitz-gibbonFor the small entrepreneur, finding small business tips that actually make a difference can be difficult. Too many sources of advice offer indistinct business tips with even more vague instructions as to how to attain those...more
Ive seen this ongoing debate debate jump up again recently in several Blogs and message boards and I cant help but laugh. Its not a new debate Ever since the long copy masters of the early 1900s, people have been arguing for or against the practice....more
Knowing what your ideal clients expect from you is one of the best ways to ensure you keep existing clients and add happy new ones. You want to deliver the programs and services that your clients want and need from you. So it seems obvious then, that...more