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10 FAQS About Fire Safety Risk Assessments

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

What is a fire risk assessment? A fire risk assessment analyses the dangers in a particular property or premises to make sure that fire is unlikely to break out, and to mitigate the damage should this happen. A fire risk assessment involves; Identifying fire hazards. Identifying people who are at risk. Evaluating, removing or reducing…

Top Industries For Graduate Schemes

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Getting a job when you leave University is not the same as it used to be. No, we’re not talking about the number of graduates who potentially end up without work when they complete their studies or end up working in McDonald’s or somewhere similarly irrelevant to their degree, but at the number of graduate…

Branding Cohesion, Online and Off-line, Is Important

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago011 mins

Building your brand online is the best way to have a multitude of customers at your fingertips. But some businesses overlook the importance of having a cohesive brand online and off. If someone were to access your website while standing in your main office, would they be able to sense continuity between the two? Here…

6 Of The Strangest Business You Will Ever See Operating In A Mall

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

For decades, the mall has been the pinnacle of shopping experiences. Patrons can casually walk the tiled corridors and visit an array of stores to cater to their every need. For a whole generation, it was the cornerstone of their social activity. Somewhere between the Sbarro and the no-name Chinese Food place rest the memories…

Keep Employee Morale High With These On Site Activities

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Employee morale is one of those things that, as an office manager, falls under your jurisdiction. Keeping employee morale high can be quite a challenge, though, as years of success of the comic strip Dilbert illustrates quite vividly. Most managers solve this problem by taking office field trips to a baseball game or an extended,…

5 Of The Most Notoriously Defective Products

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago012 mins

It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. If you think about that, you’ll do things differently. –Warren Buffet When a customer purchases a product they have certain expectations, one of those being that the product will not hurt or harm them. For the most part, companies as a…

What Exactly IS Bitcoin? What Future Of Selling Might Look Like

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

If you’ve been around the internet and the finance industry, you probably heard of Bitcoin. Chances are you are wondering just exactly what a bitcoin is. Maybe you don’t understand how it exists, or where you can find one. Well, even though there isn’t a straight answer to either one of those questions, you can…

Whisky’s In The Jar But What’s The Pickle?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

Going green is nothing new to big industries, with international pledged to reduce carbon footprints and reduce wastage as well as penalties for businesses who do not meet their targets industry bosses have a good reason to keep environmental agencies happy. Although despite their efforts we the public still see all too many examples of…

Farming Out To Pharmacists: Addressing The Healthcare Skills Shortage In Rural Australia

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

A former top Australian healthcare official has proposed new measures to address the shortage of healthcare services in rural areas of the country. The proposal, which has been backed by the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, seeks to expand on the duties that pharmacists are licensed to perform within the Australian healthcare system, bringing them more…

Where Does The UK’s Energy Come From?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Where does the UK’s Energy come from? With the ongoing price rises for energy in the UK, you’d be forgiven for wondering if we’re getting our energy sources from Mars. It turns out that we’re obtaining it from places somewhat nearer than another planet, although it doesn’t always come directly from the United Kingdom. In…

The Benefits Of A Promotional Marketing Campaign

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

If you’re looking for ways to generate some buzz about your business and increase your bottom line, it may be time for some promotional marketing. A contest, game or giveaway can go a long way toward generating brand enthusiasts and increasing your bottom line. They’re also a great way to combine your online and offline…

How To Increase Your Warehouse Efficiency

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago16 mins

Improving your warehouse’s efficiency is important in the current economic climate to promote productivity. In order to help you move towards a fully efficient warehouse we have compiled some of the best advice available below. It All Starts With Effective Leadership The leadership within your warehouse is one of the most important aspects of an…

Top 5 Unique Promotional Products

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

5 Of The Most Unique Promotional Items Currently On The Market Which Businesses Are Using Promotional items and promotional gifts are becoming common place in modern business culture as more and more businesses consider giving away a lasting impression. In essence, a promotional item will facilitate the commercialisation of the company logo, company name, company…

SMSTS Training – A Health And Safety Essential

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago16 mins

If you work in construction then you’ll already know that without due care and attention the industry can be dangerous. There are all sorts of health and safety regulations that need to be taken into account and if that doesn’t happen, the results can be fatal. Any company owner in construction is legally obligated to…

Whisky’s Old Enemy – Now A New Best Friend

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

If you ask someone what is the first thing they think of when they think of Scotland it is likely that the answer will be one of 3 things; tartan, haggis and of course our beloved dram – whisky. It is arguably our greatest ever export and is one of the UK’s top ten exports…

5 Secrets For Getting More Investments For Your Business

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

As a business owner you know how important it is to secure enough investment for your business. Investments can really help your business grow and it is essential for getting off to a good start. But it isn’t easy to find investment, especially in the current economic climate. To help your business do better here…

How Retailers Are Using WiFi To Gain Valuable Customer Insights

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago311 mins

High street retailers have been facing something of a persistent crisis, the blame for which cannot all be laid at the feet of the credit crunch and the ensuing economic slowdown. The rise of e-commerce has left traditional bricks and mortar stores on the back foot, with many famous firms struggling to sustain themselves and…

Entrepreneurship: Do You Have What It Takes?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago08 mins

Do you have what it takes to start your own business? The American Dream is to be your own boss, but only select few have the drive, determination and know-how to run a successful business. Although entrepreneurship sounds like a dream come true, it’s a lot of hard work, and before you decide to delve…

Hey Entrepreneurs – Are You Aware of These Investor Threats?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago07 mins

Investing is generally a better idea than sitting on your money. With the constant inflation we face, saving money doesn’t make as much sense as it used to. If your money isn’t making more money, it’s losing money, as its purchasing power will most likely decrease over time. Many entrepreneurs have found success with various…

The Best Packaging Hacks For Stress Free Shopping

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

Image by Marc Faladeau There is nothing more frustrating to a customer that receiving an item to find, they can’t get to it. It’s firmly within their grasp, but they just can’t get through the packaging without trapping their fingers or having to hack at it with another pair of ill-fated scissors. Not ideal. Should…

The Economic Value of Business Signage [Infographic]

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago22 mins

The backbone to any brick-and-mortar storefront or business is their sign. People walking down the street notice high quality, beautifully designed signs and will often base their first impression of the business on it. People that see a business that takes spends time and effort on storefront signs must do the same with their products…

7 Biggest Business Failures of 2013: Who Went Bust?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago27 mins

Back in 2008 the world as we know it changed forever with the advent of the credit crunch and banking crisis. At the same time, the internet continued to change the way people do business. It’s been a rocky ride for some. Here are seven of the most dramatic business failures for 2013. HMV take…

Where Is Business In The UK Heading?

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago05 mins

There is no doubting the fact that the business world is changing and so many companies out there are offering different things day in day out. The internet is playing a massive role in the way business works and efficiently runs nowadays and it is just frightening to think where business will be in a…

Five Holiday Business Ideas

Marty Huggins11 years ago1 year ago06 mins

The holidays are a busy time for everyone, and an even bigger opportunity for small businesses to add to their profits as well as their customer base. Incentives to shop at your store, getting people through the door, letting people know what your store has to offer, and having a staff who know what they…

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