Budget management is critical for business success in the long run,  especially for startups, where there is limited capital and resources. With 61% of small businesses not having a budget plan, startup survival is at risk.  

Data driven analysis is based on using business information to take informed decisions about growth strategies. This measured approach relies on evidence rather than expertise or trends in the market. Being based on factual information, data driven practices have a higher chance of success. However, the key is to utilize the correct form of data to drive better business performance. 

According to PwC’s crime and survey report 2020, companies reported 6 incidents of fraud on average with $42 Billion worth of losses. This amount was compensated from the company’s bottom line with low chances of recovery. Fraud losses are complex and can not always be broken down into financial terms. For this reason, it becomes extremely crucial to develop a fraud management policy to address loopholes in the existing security measures.  

Have you secured your business against natural or man made disasters? Businesses cannot forecast disasters, but it is important to have a robust emergency plan in place so you can protect your employees, business assets, and information. This is also crucial for business continuity both during and after the crisis. 

Construction businesses worldwide are implementing asset tracking to record the movement of tools and equipment across locations. When implemented correctly,  asset tracking can drastically reduce costs, improve productivity and enable optimization. 

Over the past few months, schools across the world  have rapidly adopted remote teaching to ensure that student learning is not affected by the pandemic. A Gallup survey conducted earlier this year found that children learning remotely through a school-sponsored online distance learning program grew from 65% to 83%.