There’s Nothing Little about These Small Business Pitfalls

November 17, 2016

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If you’re running a small business, you might think that the problems you’re going to face are also shrunk in size. This isn’t necessarily true though. A small business could face the same major disasters as a large corporation. For instance, a small company could be hit with a lawsuit, see the reputation get damaged, or experienced a tech failure. Don’t forget that even small businesses are reliant on tech these days. Due to this, it’s important to be aware of these problems and learn how to handle them if you’re running a small company.

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4 Step Action Plan to Start a Business after Setback

November 8, 2016

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Many people dread going back to work after they have suffered an injury. They may have received compensation, but they may not be able to go back to their old job due to injury. Starting your own business with the compensation received may seem like an attractive idea for many. While this is certainly possible, you do need to be careful and do your research before jumping n with both feet. There are number of steps you need to take care of before you can open the door for business. The 4-step action plan described below will help you alleviate some of the jitters associated with starting a business.

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“Will Aid” Month – Help Charities by Writing Will

November 4, 2016

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November is a Will Aid month; a month that benefits all participants – and gives you more reason than ever to arrange a will. Throughout Will Aid month, participating solicitors waive their fee for writing a basic will, and instead ask clients to make a donation to Will Aid. The donations are then divided between nine wonderful charities.

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How to Spot and Clean up Toxic Corporate Culture

October 31, 2016

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Think about the most disgusting place you’ve ever been. Maybe it was a public bathroom at a highway rest stop; perhaps it was an unclean restaurant with vile food; it may have even been an unorganized department store that was chaotic to walk through. Regardless of the image that’s in your mind right now, a toxic workplace is just that – from dishonest workers to negative attitudes, working in a toxic culture is like being forced to be in the most disgusting of places. The difference? Disgusting places can be cleaned up and reorganized. Can you do the same with an intangible thing like culture?

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How Online Study Can Boost Your Business Skills

October 26, 2016

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People start small business for number of reasons. Perhaps you are skilled in providing a service or in a trade, and would rather do it for yourself than work for a company or you have a passion for a niche and want to sell products relevant to it. Maybe you have a great idea that you think could make a big impact in a certain market, or maybe you have something you do as a hobby like crafting and think you may be able to earn some money out of it. Because there are so many different types of people who go into small businesses these days, the skills that you have starting out may not be traditional business skills. You may be great at what your business actually does, but all that behind the scenes activities such as managing money, HR, marketing and so on may not yet come easily to you. Fortunately, there are number of ways you can pick up better skills online, in whatever areas of business trouble you most.

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Who is Liable If an Employee Breaks the Law off the Business Premises?

October 21, 2016

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It is a known fact that some people who break the law, whether intentionally or not, from time to time, while they are doing their job. Some are also noted to be using company resources (such as a vehicle supplied by the company) during the act. In such instances, who is to blame – the offender or the company/employer for who the person is working for? Who is held legally responsible if an employee commits a crime or act, outside of his working premises? Let’s take a look at the facts.

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How will Immigration Affect the Global Economy in 2017?

October 20, 2016

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The entire world is awaiting the United States presidential election that is set to happen in just a few weeks. Supporters of both Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate, and Donald Trump, the Republican choice have been firm in their backing of their respective choices. There have been two national debates that have brought about what each candidate thinks of certain issues that affect their country and the rest of the world. One of the main topics is the immigration policy, in which both candidates have contrasting views.

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Essential Steps to Set up a Business in Hong Kong

October 20, 2016

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Want to do business in one of the most economically viable regions in the world? Think of Hong Kong. This market is huge and the administration has very supportive policies that will help you operate smoothly, has lower tax rates, and lets you keep bulk of the profit. In this post, you get everything you need to know to start operations in this Special Administrative Region of China.

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Breaking the Bank: The Real Cost of Breaks at Work

October 3, 2016

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Research shows that taking break from work can enhance employee productivity. When you are working on a complex problem for number of hours just moving away from your desk and into the field can spur creativity and bring new ideas. That is why companies like Google and others have built offices that encourage employees to move away from their desk and “play” for a little while to take their mind away.

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10 Types of Insurance Small Business Owners Must Consider

September 26, 2016

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Small businesses contribute greatly to a country’s economy. In the U.S., for instance, data from the U.S. Census Bureau showed that the number of small businesses has risen by 49 percent since 1982. Today, many individuals and groups continue to set up businesses targeting the local and international market.

Starting a business of any type requires the proper legal documents and insurance to ensure that everything is legitimate and your business is protected from various risks.

Being knowledgeable about the different types of insurance is a must. Here are 10 of them you need to consider regardless of the size of your business.

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