Why Honesty is Always the Best Policy in Business

June 11, 2019


You might recall times in your life when you experienced dishonesty at a business. Maybe the owner promised you a full money back guarantee, only to claim he never said any such thing when you came back to return the item. Or perhaps you paid good money to have a service done around your home, only to find out that the contractor used shoddy goods or highly diluted paint to do the work.

Now that you are a business owner, you probably recall these experiences and are vowing to be honest and above-board at all times. As it turns out, this commitment to honest business practices is a wise choice, and will positively impact your company in a number of ways:

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How Can Employees Deal with Discrimination at Work

June 10, 2019


Discrimination in the workplace can take many forms. It might be because of a person’s race, ethnicity, gender, disability, age, religion, or sexuality. It’s no joke if you think it’s happening to you; however, dealing with it can be challenging to say the least. Workplace discrimination is actually more common than you think. Exact numbers vary, depending on which study you refer to, but there is one common element. Workplace discrimination is a real problem.

If you think you’re on the receiving end of any form of discrimination, these are the steps you should take.

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9 ways to Motivate Your Startup Crew

June 10, 2019


Every new business needs a startup crew that believes fully in the company and its leaders. The crew needs to be loyal and they need to be happy. But, how does a new business owner keep his or her new employees happy and loyal through the trials and tribulations of growing a new company? You need to motivate employees in at least nine ways.

There are at least nine ways to keep a new company’s startup crew happy and loyal. Begin by hiring wisely to form a group of people who are motivated, energetic, knowledgeable, and skilled.

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Nominations for Florida Charity Award: Paul Rodliff Vero Beach Named Finalist

June 5, 2019


Nominations for the Florida Charity Award went out this month, with Paul Rodliff Vero Beach getting one of the few spots. Currently, all nominations are handed out by members of the community. The business consultant has been spending the last few years helping small businesses reach their full potential by day, but the community has loved what he does with his spare time outside of work.

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7 Secrets to Hiring Great Employees

June 3, 2019


If you’re ever in the fortunate position to be able to bring someone in to work with you or for you, you’re going to want to recruit the best possible candidate. You’re planning on growing and growing a business to the point of maximum success, so you’ll want to have the right people under you and beside you. It doesn’t just mean picking the person with the best resume either; they’ll have to strike a chord with you on a personal level, too. They could be the most talented person you’ve met, but if you don’t get on with them or you feel they’re a bit of a disruption, then it may not be a great fit.

As a person in such an authoritative role, you’ve got to conduct the search for a new staff member properly if you want to get it right. A lot of people will just half-heartedly set up a new job and hope to bring in someone with a decent record. We know that you have a lot on your plate anyway, but if you want to do something good, then it’ll have to be worked at and treated with care. If you want a few ideas on how to make the hiring process a success, then take a look at some of these.

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Global Trends Identified in the Legatum Prosperity Index

May 23, 2019


Every year, Legatum releases the Legatum Prosperity Index which analyzes social developments in 149 countries. The London-based independent charity ranks each nation based on certain societal pillars like growth in education or economy, as well as changes in business environments and governance.

Recently, the global think tank studied seven distinct regions around the globe, namely: North America, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, North Africa, and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Below are seven global prosperity trends identified in Legatum’s key findings.

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5 Compelling Reasons for Business Owners to Offer Solid Employee Benefits

May 21, 2019


Employee benefits is not a selfless act that companies choose to provide just for the sake of being termed as “good employers”. Most successful firms know the value of quality manpower and the importance of keeping their workforce happy. Employee benefits packages go a long way into ensuring employees remain productive and most importantly motivated to execute company goals.

Simply put, employee benefit packages create a win-win scenario for both the employer and the employees. This is exactly why even medium-sized businesses spend thousands of dollars to hire companies offering employee group benefit services to simplify benefits package management. These services help companies to stay compliant and offer the best health packages and benefit plans they can afford.

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13 Essential Tips to Improve Your Professional Appearance

May 20, 2019


It is likely you will meet different people each working day, such as colleagues, clients or customers, business associates, and vendors. For this reason, you must aim to develop a smart, hygienic appearance to make a great first impression.

As you will represent a brand, you must aim to refine your look as much as possible. Read the below advice on how to improve your professional appearance.

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4 Types of Illegal Harassment That Can Happen in the Workplace

May 10, 2019


Workplace harassment can take on many forms. Sexual, physical, personal or bullying, discrimination, and psychological are each a type of harassment and should not be tolerated in the workplace.

If you feel you are being harassed at work, there should be someone in charge of personnel matters that can help you file a claim or mediate the problem. If this in-house person cannot resolve the issues, you may need to seek the help of a workplace harassment attorney.

Here are 4 signs there is illegal harassment going on in the workplace.

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5 Reasons to Have an Employee Retreat

May 6, 2019


An employee retreat can be a unique opportunity to bond with colleagues, discovering new connections and mutual interests that otherwise went unnoticed in the workplace. By getting to know the people you work with better, you’ll be able to interact and work with them more effectively. After all, we’re only human, and desire connections and understand from our fellow man. Here are five reasons to have a staff retreat.

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