February 24, 2020
Inspiration, Small Business Tips
Mental health awareness in the workplace is growing, but sadly studies show that the stigma surrounding mental health issues is still very prominent. As many as 67% of people who have struggled with poor mental wellbeing have never told their employers (Opinium, 2019). Why is this important for employers? With …
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February 24, 2020
Small Business Tips
Long Island is located in the Southeast of New York City, less than one mile off Manhattan. Around 7.5 million people call the 1,401 square miles island home, making it the most densely populated in the US, ahead of some countries like Ireland and Jamaica. Each household averages 755 kWh …
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February 22, 2020
Small Business Tips
If you have an idea for a business and you’re on the cusp of starting something new, one of the main questions you may initially ask yourself is whether or not you need a business partner. A business partner can be an invaluable asset, but there are some possible downsides …
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February 22, 2020
Small Business Tips
KPIs might not be the sexiest topic, but few tools will see your company grow like a strong set of KPIs. In the same way, a holiday, wedding and home renovation need a plan and timeline, your company deserves the same structure to assure a strong trajectory. If this is …
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February 20, 2020
Small Business Tips
Just starting out, you may think you have your business under control. You think you can handle any issue that arises. It’s a nice thought, but you soon learn how challenging this can be. When you start hiring employees, it usually isn’t soon after that things start to become troublesome. …
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February 20, 2020
Small Business Tips
“If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” This quote is what makes many budding entrepreneurs take the plunge to open a new business. However, even the most passionate must complete numerous steps to become and stay viable in an ever changing market. Start …
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February 19, 2020
Small Business Tips
Getting a great job is a dream for everyone for the obvious benefits it brings forth. As a business, your HR department ought to have a clear-cut understanding of the various stages employees go through before, during and after the employment period. It’s known as the employee lifecycle (ELC) and …
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February 18, 2020
Small Business Tips
Starting your business is a huge step for everyone. It is the time of your life when you say “Yes” for being your own boss. However, coming up with the right business plan can be difficult. First of all, you need to start with an idea. Every great business has …
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February 18, 2020
Small Business Tips
Rising geopolitical tensions. The COVID-19 or CoronaVirus scare. A slowing Chinese economy that could throw the rest of the world into a recession. Brexit. These are not just alarmist terms intended to cause fear but a very real fact of life. Being entrepreneurs, risk is a part of our vocabulary …
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February 17, 2020
Small Business Tips
The presence of dogs in bars, cafes and restaurants across the UK has increased tenfold in recent times, so much so that establishments have begun to introduce dog birthday parties in their bars. There are also now cafes solely dedicated to cats and dogs, despite the onlooking, raised eyebrows of …
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February 17, 2020
Small Business Tips
Old pennies have come to be widely appreciated as valuable assets both by individuals, archivists and museums. Having featured at certain times in history, their unique features which are more often attributed to errors in minting, have made the coins stand out thus increasing demand. In this regard, rare coin …
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February 12, 2020
Small Business Tips
The housing crisis in the UK is well documented in the media, by both journalists and politicians, but could the rise of garden villages tackle this major issue that we are facing as an overcrowded country? Arbordeck, a UK supplier of plastic decking, investigates what regional implications these villages might …
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February 10, 2020
Small Business Tips
Cutting out the middleman when it comes to hiring a new employee might seem like a great idea. You save time and money by not having to deal with the agency that looked for the candidate for you. But is it really worth it, and what does it mean for …
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February 10, 2020
Small Business Tips
Do you plan to put up a small business? Or perhaps you’re already managing one. It’s daunting when you consider how many businesses launch but only a few ever survive to the second or third year. Why are there so many failing companies in the country? It is a question …
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