It was way back in 1475 when the first coffee shop in the world opened. The name of the cafe was Kiva Han and was opened in Constantinople, which we know now as Istanbul. It is remarkable how people came up with such a business idea that still operates today. Coffee shops are everywhere these
Almost every working and capable adult might have dabbled with the thought of starting a company based on one groundbreaking idea. The success stories you see might make you believe that you can pursue your venture, but you will find that reality can be a little bit harsh. Growing businesses will be all over social
Startups are notoriously known for having different pitfalls at the beginning of their business. According to research, around 20% of businesses fail in the first two years. This number falls until around 25%, which is when only businesses of 15 years exist. The trap is set for brave entrepreneurs who try their luck with only their
Being a truck driver is one of the most challenging jobs one could ever take on. They are the entire country’s backbone, making sure that all necessities are delivered right on schedule. Without truck drivers, it would be significantly harder for our economy and our nation to move forward. However, you probably didn’t know that
Most people have a passable knowledge of World War II — who the major players were, the broad strokes of the major events, and how it impacted the world as we know it today. But not a lot of people know that Allied women used lipstick as an act of defiance against Hitler, who famously hated red
The coronavirus crisis gave everyone the scare of their life. Only now did humans come across something so little that already killed millions of people in less than a year. Due to the pandemic, consumer’s way of shopping, buying, and searching for products and services changed. Even their needs and preferences changed, causing a major
The pandemic has shown people how vital handwashing is to prevent the spread of infections. However, caution fatigue sets in. As time goes by, people start to become more lenient in their COVID-19 prevention measures. After all, if they haven’t acquired an infection until now, then relaxing the protocols probably won’t hurt. This is something
Businesses all over the world had to face many challenges in 2020. Such challenges were unprecedented. The COVID-19 pandemic crippled the world beyond belief. People lost jobs. Businesses closed down for good. Patients who have contracted the coronavirus passed away. With these challenges and more, it’s hard to believe that we can recover from the
The impact of COVID-19 on businesses worldwide has been drastic, with many going bankrupt. Fortunately, as countries relax stay-at-home restrictions, companies can ramp up and get back on track amidst the stringent COVID-19 protocols. Whether you’re still operating or restarting your operations, you’ll need to take a couple of actions to ensure business processes are
A lot of businesses often jump on the internet when they first enter the market. But the problem is that those initial websites often end up not being maintained. This is especially so for smaller businesses and those from industries where an online presence was not that important. However, times have changed, and you likely