How to Secure the Business Location without Ruining its Appearance

May 31, 2015

Security Camera
Whether you own a large corporation or a small new business, it’s very important to keep your assets as safe and secure as possible. Unfortunately the best methods to do this usually involve huge expenses, highly technical security and large brick walls, which can take a lot away from your company’s friendly appearance.

Depending on the nature of your business and where it is located there may already be some security measures in place. If there aren’t or you are looking to strengthen existing capabilities then the following safety measures will be a real help without damaging its image.

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3 Tips to Business Owners for Trading Internationally

May 2, 2015

International Trade
The exponential growth of the internet over the past two decades means that even the smallest business now has the world at its fingertips. There is a whole global population just waiting to be turned into customers, and all that you need is the ambition, talent and work ethic to make this dream a reality.
However, there is a knack to doing it properly. Although there are millions of potential customers out there, you need to know how to reach them, how to meet their needs, and how to deliver a premier global service. If you’re not sure of where to start, here are three top tips to trade by.

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Who and What Matters for Small Business Safety

April 26, 2015

Safety
You may like to think that workplace safety is near the top of your watch list, but in reality, most small businesses are so concerned with managing their business and maintaining profit margins that making sure the building is safe falls far by the wayside.

However, the hustle and bustle of your small, booming business is exactly why you must keep up-to-date on your safety procedures and equipment; with so many bodies moving in and around your workplace every day, an accident could easily develop into a horrific disaster under unsafe circumstances.

Once you establish firm safety rules and regulations, it should be easy to keep your small workplace running smoothly and safely. Yet, while you are still developing the protocol, you should keep these groups’ everyday needs in mind.

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3 Ways to Make Your Business Energy Efficient

March 17, 2015

Energy Efficient
Carbon footprint is one of the most talked about topics in the business community lately. Humans have made significant impact to the environment in the last 50 years in the name of industrial progress. For individuals and business owners alike, it behooves to pay attention to the carbon footprint they generate and find ways to reduce it to at least stem the deterioration of earth’s atmosphere, if not reverse the adverse impact from global warming. What can small business owners do to play their part in this effort? Here are 3 simple ways you can help by becoming more energy efficient:

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Benefits of Setting up a Warehouse for Small Business

February 23, 2015

Warehouse
The term warehouse makes people think of a large enterprise that owns millions of dollars of inventory and hence needs a place to securely store it. They mistakenly believe small business owners really don’t need a warehouse or can’t afford them. You will be mistaken to think that. Small businesses and start-ups alike can enjoy the benefits of owning a warehouse facility. You will also be surprised to find that there are number of affordable options to own and operate a warehouse. Read on to find out number of ways in which a warehouse can help grow your business in cost effective manner.

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Workplace Safety: How to Keep Employees Safe from Respiratory Issues

February 18, 2015

Respiratory Hazard
Some of the biggest ever claims made against companies by employees and former employees have been related to respiratory issues caused in the workplace. Things are getting better as we come to understand the impact of our surroundings on our bodies. However, this does not mean that you can afford to be careless. There are three primary areas that you need to consider to ensure the safety of your employees from harmful airborne chemicals and particles. You are after all responsible for their safety and well-being, as well as protection of your own interests.

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Managing Waste in Safe and Effective Manner in Small Business

February 17, 2015

Waste Management
For small business owners managing waste being produced is part of doing the business. It is important from responsible environmental policy perspective as well as from regulatory viewpoint. Having an effective waste management policy should not only be an essential component of how the company performs its tasks and projects, but also serve as a legal safeguard. Legislation is very tight regarding how companies dispose of their waste, and the penalties for failing to dispose of waste appropriately can be heavy. In this post we aim to provide general guidelines for effective waste management with small businesses in mind, with special focus on those that generate clinical detritus.

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How Efficient Use of Resources can Lead to Greater Happiness

February 12, 2015

Efficiency
In not so recent past, it seemed that everything was getting super size. Food portions were getting bigger to give people “more bang for their buck”. People were adding onto their homes and moving to large mansions featured on TV shows. Trucks and cars were getting to the size of small house. Recently, however, people have come to realize that bigger is not necessarily better. Sometimes, surplus room or extra space can add to distractions and unnecessary hassle. The trend around the house, cars and trucks has reversed and people are turning to more sensible size and food portions.

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Importance of Workplace Safety for Small Business Owners

January 29, 2015

Safety First
Starting a new business is never an easy prospect, especially for those who are trying to be entrepreneurs for the first time. In many ways, it can be similar to attempting to keep several plates spinning without letting any of them crash to the floor. Apart from anything else, the experience is centred on sheer hard work.

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How can Small Businesses Achieve Success with Strategic Outsourcing

January 20, 2015

Outsourcing
Outsourcing has become increasingly popular in the last two decades. People have realized that it can offer a vast array of benefits to businesses of all sizes. There are a wide range of tasks that can be outsourced, including general admin from responding to e-mails and arranging meetings, to web design, marketing and areas of finance.

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