How to Deal Effectively with Traumatic Incidents in Workplace

May 19, 2017


Health and safety legislation has made modern workplaces far safer than they were 100 years ago. Major accidents and incidents are rare, but accidents do happen, and small business owners and managers need to have systems in place to deal with the aftermath of such an event. Failure to do so can have serious consequences on your business, employees and yourself. To deal effectively with such incidents you need to understand what you need to do before and after the incident. Here are few tips that will help.

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9 Essential Security Tips for Small Businesses

May 3, 2017


Security is a major challenge for many business owners, especially when starting a new business. Technological advancement has enabled criminals to breach top security measures and access confidential data in businesses. Some break into company premises to steal assets such as cash, electronics, and products. Criminals investigate the security measures in a building before launching any attacks. Rarely do they attack businesses at random. Hence, if the security measures in your business are poor, you may be the next target. Simple security measures can save your business from incurring huge losses. The following measures will help you improve security in your small business.

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Infographic: Choosing the Best Van for Your Small Business Needs

April 21, 2017


Vans are the workhorse of small businesses. They can haul people, equipment, raw material and pretty much anything you can think of. Many small business owners also modify the vans to suit their unique needs. So, how do you choose the right van for the needs of your business. Well, you need to look at several factors before making the decision. Some the factors you need to consider are – cargo capacity, horsepower, torque capacity, safety features, etc. Here is an Infographic to help you select the best van for your business needs:

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3 Things to Keep in Mind When Purchasing a Used Airplane

April 19, 2017


If you plan to buy a used airplane in the near future, there are so many different things to consider before making your final choice.

Even if you’ve managed to get all of your ducks in a row, this is a very large purchase as you already know, so you have to take everything into consideration before shelling out your hard earned money. We’d like to help make this process go over very smoothly, so we are going to provide our top three suggestions of things to consider during the used airplane buying process.

So please take a look and keep this information in mind.

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5 Ways to Organize Your Office Space to Improve Productivity

March 28, 2017


Keeping an office space and desk area clean, organized, and functional is a whole lot easier said than done. Even with the best intentions, it can be pretty easy for the space to become cluttered rather quickly. If you’ve been finding it hard to locate items you need, move around the space, and have a general sense of disorder as you look around, then it’s probably time to get organized.

Here are five simple techniques you can use to help organize your office and desk space, which will make it a more enjoyable and productive environment to be in.

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How to Secure and Protect Your Business from the Inside Threat

March 13, 2017


Burglar alarms and digital security are all well and good for protecting your business from outside strangers. But what about the people inside your business, the ones that already have access to the inner workings? Whilst it would be paranoid to distrust every client and employee you work with, having some security methods in place to protect the odd scam artist or mole is important.  Here are just a few measures worth considering in order to protect your business all the way to its core.

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Don’t Let Your Haulage Company Get a Flat Tire

March 3, 2017


When the economy gets hit, it is usually haulage and transport companies that get hit first, and that is because fuel tends to be one of the first things to go up in cost. But that is only one of a huge number of challenges that needs to be overcome, and that is because running a successful haulage company is about three things: (1) Getting the goods from the pick up to the drop-off. (2) Delivering them in good condition. (3) Getting them there in good time.

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Infographic: How can Organized Workspace Reduce Stress and Improve Productivity

February 24, 2017


Keeping your workspace organize can greatly reduce stress and have an exponential impact on your productivity. Take a look around: How many inessential items do you currently have on your desk? How many of those are used on a regular basis? The more you have strewn about, the more difficult it is to find the item you need. Strive for a minimalist approach, with only a handful of objects surrounding you and your computer. For items you use regularly such as chargers and writing utensils, have a nearby drawer available to allow easy access without cluttering your desk surface. Learn more about how to streamline your workspace as well as other organizational tips to reduce stress by checking out the following infographic.

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How to Pick the Best Removalist Company for Your Next Move

February 24, 2017


As the world continues to turn, so does its inhabitants. Humans crave change. They can’t stay in one place all their lives. Some need to explore new opportunities while others run away to cosy places in search of some peace. In recent times, Australia has become a central point for immigrants as it offers countless business and growth opportunities to individuals. It promises a resilient economy, boosts acceptance towards all communities, is a hub to explore new business and a great place to grow old.  This has resulted in a spurt of removalist companies and is continuing to grow.

If you are among the many that are planning to move your business or home here in 2017, we have a little insider’s guide to help you find the best mover companies. Here is all the information you need to point you in the right direction.

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Modernization Ushers Food Manufacturing into the 21st Century!

February 23, 2017


Unless we work in the food industry, we don’t realize the long chain of things that need to happen before food gets from the field to our refrigerators. Food transport may span thousands of miles, and food may change hands multiple times before it makes it to the supermarket shelf, and thence to our homes.

The food “cold chain”, as it’s called, aims to maximize freshness and minimize food-borne illnesses, as a break in the chain can be deadly. The chain is a highly interconnected system of high-tech processing facilities, transport vehicles and shipping containers, which work together out of the view of the general public to preserve food quality and safety.

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