Entrepreneurs Adopt Innovative Work Methods to Survive
Almost 90% of small-business owners have adopted new ways of working to help their firm through recent tough trading periods, research from the Entrepreneur Country (EC) has revealed. The EC survey of 576 small businesses in June 2010 found that 85% have introduced new working methods and 94% are using free or low-cost technology and services. “Although we live in straightened times, those building businesses in this environment are adopting new technologies, services and ways of working as a way to survive and thrive,” said Entrepreneur Country founder and Online Dragon, Julie Meyer. The research also highlighted that one in five businesses now operate without an office, as they are happy for staff to work from home or on the move. “This confirms everything we are seeing,” added Ente... »