Small Business Owners: Wise up to Waste with Recycled Envelopes

November 13, 2014

Envelopes
At a time when countries and international organisations are trying to limit the damage being done to the planet by 21st century living, it’s important that businesses and individuals do all they can to help. One small gesture a company can make in this respect is switching to recycled envelopes. Not only will making the switch save your organisation money, it will give your company precious kudos in the eyes of your clients, as well as being a badge of honour for your business when you’re attempting to win new business.

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How can Professional Safety Training Benefit Small Business

November 10, 2014

Workplace Safety
Whether you own a small business or manage a large factory, the safety of your employees should always be on top of your mind. After all, it is not only mandated by government laws, but it is also good business practice. One small misstep can cost you a lot in terms of legal fees and business reputation. While you can take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your employees, sometimes it is easier to allow another company to take over your safety training needs. A professional security training company like isafety.ca can handle safety training Fort McMurray. Here are some reasons why allowing another firm to handle this for you is important.

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Green is Good (Business) – Efficient Ways to Make Solar Electricity

October 31, 2014

Solar Energy
Every citizen of this planet and every business have responsibility to make good use of the resources and save them for the next generation. Currently, majority of electricity is being produced from fossil fuel, however we all know that it is not going to last forever. We have to look for alternate sources of energy to ensure that we will save fossil fuel for the future, and stop polluting the planet with greenhouse gases. Alternate sources of energy such as solar, wind and geothermal can produce electricity with little operating cost once installation is complete. Continue reading to learn what solar energy is and how sun can be used to produce efficient electricity.

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Is Your Business Prepared to Handle Power Failure?

October 18, 2014

Electric Power
We are all reliant on technology to get us through the working day. Just think of how limited your workflow would be without access to your computer. However, many companies take the fact that they have access to mains electricity for granted. I am sure you have been in a situation at work where power was down and all you could do was wait until the system was back on. This doesn’t have to be the case, though, and ensuring your business has some kind of a backup is not only essential, it’s actually a simple procedure.

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Workplace Injuries from Forklifts and How to Prevent Them

October 15, 2014

Forklift
Most employers and employees recognize that forklifts can be a dangerous piece of machinery, but they also underestimate their safety profile. Once training has been completed, it is assumed that the risk of injury drops substantially. In reality, these machines are inherently dangerous. Here are just some of the ways in which accidents that can occur while an employee is using them, and tips to keep your workers safe.

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How to Make Progress towards Paperless Office

October 12, 2014

Papers
Having a paperless office is an idealistic goal that in reality, is quite hard to completely successfully achieve. You would not be alone in falling short of achieving a total paperless office, as only about 1% of EU businesses have managed to accomplish this task. The reason why so many businesses come up short is that the we way understand or interpret the term paperless, makes it a goal that is not easily attainable.

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How to Make Your Small Business More Efficient

September 21, 2014

Efficiency
As a small business owner, you know that time is money. And the less time you have to spend on something, the less it will cost and the more money you will be able to put in your pocket. There are lots of ways to improve the efficiency of the way you operate your business. They range from getting your staff involved, making them more efficient, automating repetitive tasks and getting outside help to perform tasks at a lower cost. Read on to learn the details on these.

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Looking to Relocate? How to Find the Perfect Place for Your Business

September 18, 2014

Office Building
If you’ve decided that a new place of work would be beneficial for all of your employees, then it’s time to start planning. Relocating a business can be just as stressful as buying a new home, so you must be flexible and plan ahead to ensure that everything is in place when it is time to move. The tips discussed below will help you find the right place for your business as well as help to make your move less stressful.

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10 tips for optimising your home office space

September 17, 2014

Home Office
Whether you’ve transformed your spare room into an office or set up under the stairs, it is essential to make the most of your home office space. There are many things you can do to make your work area as professional, comfortable and roomy as possible. Check out these handy tips.

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Small Changes that can drive a More Sustainable Business

September 16, 2014

Recycling
It’s a standard practice these days for businesses of all sizes to develop and implement company-wide environmental policy. If you are a large business with a big workforce and a correspondingly large carbon footprint, an environmental policy is beneficial for a number of reasons: besides the obvious (and very important) environmental impact, a clear eco-strategy can cut energy costs, provide clear guidance for employees and reduce culpability in case of legal grey areas. But how to successfully design and implement these changes? While many of the items on your list will be specific to your business, there are many simple changes which can be executed within any industry to create a cost-effective, carbon-friendly working environment.

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