Accidents are inevitable! Just like road accidents, there are workplace accidents. Whether they are caused by machine entanglement, falling objects, reaction injuries or on the job violence, as an employer you are liable for your employees according to the law. Sadly, accidents can take a toll on your business directly or indirectly. There are worst scenarios where lawsuits from such cases can bankrupt your company. As an employer how you prepare and respond to workplace accidents determines its existence. Let’s look at how workers' compensation can affect your business. … Read More »

Whether you are an entrepreneur or a business person, it is highly probable that you spend a great deal of your time searching for ways that you can take your company to new heights. Now, while you may have come up with a few awesome ideas in the past, you may have found many of the solutions that you have implemented have only allowed you to see short term growth. … Read More »

Product returns are part of a business's sales cycle, but how common are they? What can businesses do to deal with them properly? This post has the answers. … Read More »

Due to growing concerns surrounding climate change, many people are modifying their lifestyles to minimize their impact on the environment. While individuals are being encouraged to adopt new eco-friendly behaviors, businesses are under increasing pressure too. Industries account for a considerable amount of pollution, for example, so reducing industrial emissions will have a significant impact on the future of the planet. Although many business owners and managers are introducing sustainable strategies for environmental reasons, there are financial reasons for going green too. … Read More »

What are brochures? No, it's not a philosophical question - it's simply aimed at helping you to see how brochures could help you to tap into previously uncharted areas of your marketing potential. Their small size makes them easy to distribute to - and pick them up in - the likes of offices and waiting rooms, but which industries should especially take note? … Read More »

Content marketing is an affordable and effective way of driving traffic to your business. That’s why everyone uses it and because everyone uses it, if you want it to be as effective as it can possibly be for your business, you’re going to need to up your game. Ready to level up your content marketing? Here are some tips to get you started … Read More »

If your business has any kind of IT set-up or scope, then you’re probably aware that you need some kind of professionals who have the technical ability to help you manage it. However, not all businesses need the same kind of IT help. Here, we’re going to look at some of the common duties that IT service providers can offer, to help you get an idea of your own priorities. … Read More »

Outsourcing certain aspects of your business to other companies or professionals is not only a positive thing but it's also absolutely essential if your business isn't large enough to justify you bringing in permanent employees for every task. With that in mind, here are just a few areas of your business that you should be outsourcing. … Read More »

The rise of outsourcing has certainly been a game changer, but its impact has largely been positive. Outsourcing has enabled UK businesses to adapt to the demands of a modern global economy. It has provided jobs and training as the UK has moved from a manufacturing-based economy to being one largely made up of service providers. It has also levelled the playing field, enabling small businesses and start-ups to compete with established players while focusing on their core strengths … Read More »

Not everyone who launches a business will experience success in the future. You have to be willing to work hard and make adjustments to your management style throughout your career. What will allow you to thrive is having productive habits in place that will help you to stay focused and motivated to succeed. How you live your life and manage your business will impact how your future plays out. If you want to excel as a business leader, then pay attention to your habits and routine. … Read More »