November 21, 2024
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Fire safety tips

10 FAQS About Fire Safety Risk Assessments

Marty Huggins05 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…

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

Marty Huggins07 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…

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Warehousing efficiency

How To Increase Your Warehouse Efficiency

Marty Huggins16 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…

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Retail Investment

Why Investment Firms Won’t Touch Retailers

Jeremy06 mins

Despite the challenging economic conditions in recent years, investment into certain industries has still been strong. However, one of the areas where investment has been lacking to a noticeable degree has been the retail industry. The big problem with retail is that you can’t look at the industry’s problems and put them all down to…

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Printing at office

How Your Company Can Lessen The Cost Of Printing

Jeremy07 mins

It’s the bane of any company’s existence, yet it’s one thing that a business absolutely cannot live without. Yep, those dreaded ink and paper costs are an inevitable part of running any successful company. But while this is a necessary expenditure that can’t be overlooked, there are several ways of lessening the cost of such…

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Getting business investment

5 Secrets For Getting More Investments For Your Business

Marty Huggins05 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…

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Phoenix (Arizona U.S.) and Business Opportunities

Slow, but Steady: Arizona’s Post-Recession Economy, Part One

Jason Hope07 mins

A few years ago, business in Arizona was booming. The state’s economy was supercharged, thanks to booming real estate and construction markets. Jobs were plentiful, as the state’s unemployment rate hovered consistently in the low single digits. The abundance of well-paying jobs drew thousands of people to the state, adding human capital and further enhancing…

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financial blunders for new business owners

Top Financial Blunders Of New Business Owners

Marty Huggins06 mins

If you have made the leap into small business owner, congratulations. You have made a reality of what only remains in the realm of dreams for many. The road ahead is certainly challenging, and you will make mistakes. You can bone up on all sorts of tips, but ultimately, experience is the best teacher when…

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Industrial Material Handling

Industrial Material Handling: Everything You Need To Know

Marty Huggins08 mins

If you’re in need of goods transport from one warehouse to another, then you require industrial material handling. These vehicles or devices can range from containment storages that houses entire shelves of merchandise to the forklifts used to carry them from factory to warehouse to stores nationwide. Every year, there’s a new improvement or innovation…

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Coworking spaces for entrepreneurs

3 Ways To Make Coworking Space Work For Your Small Business

Marty Huggins16 mins

For many entrepreneurs and small business owners, making the leap from home office to full-fledge office space feels expensive and overwhelming. It’s a big step to go from an at-home start-up to a more established business with rent, utilities, and multiple employees coming and leaving every day. Now though, in cities around the world, coworking…

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business document translation

6 Business Documents You Should Consider Translating

Marty Huggins06 mins

Translating business documents is something that most companies tend to overlook. As long as the documents are written so that the majority of their customers and employees can understand them, then what’s the point in translating, right? Translating business documents is important for a variety of reasons. First, it allows your company to market to…

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American Manufacturing

Top 3 Reasons American Manufacturing Is Making A Comeback

Marty Huggins05 mins

“Made in America” isn’t just a patriotic catchphrase that is supposed to inspire our consumer habits. Nor is it just a pretty awesome music festival that Jay Z has been hosting in Philadelphia for the past couple of years. For the vast majority of Americans, “Made in America” means opportunity and a good economy. The…

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Small Business

Why It’s Not Hard To Strategise Your Small Business And Fight Competition

Susan Peimer011 mins

Whether your business is big or small, making the most out of it fundamentally lies in how good you can efficiently run different layers of the structure. You may be armed with 50 members or a one-man rule, what matters most is, you are delivering results and is your business on track. Remember no business…

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Small Retail Business

Small Retail Companies Should Watch And Learn From Big Brands

Marty Huggins06 mins

Owners of singular stores or small chains may think that they can successfully run a business without paying attention to similar areas to that of larger retail brands, but this is not necessarily true. Despite focusing on different areas of the retail market, owners of small businesses can benefit from mirroring some of the ways…

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SBA 8a small business

Is SBA Your Friend During the 8a Small Business Application Process?

Era04 mins

The United States Small Business Administration or SBA helps the small businesses to grow. It is the best friend of the small businesses. However, only during the 8a application process, the SBA is not the pal of small businesses. So, if you are an entrepreneur wanting to get 8a certification, it is important for you…

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8a small business certifications

8a Certified Small Business Can Have Many Advantages: When Is The Best Time To Apply?

Era05 mins

Having a small and disadvantaged business doesn’t mean you will get your company 8a certified. There are several SBA 8a certification requirements, which a company needs to meet to obtain the 8 a certification. Every company’s evolution occurs in stages and it is difficult to point out the best time in a company’s development cycle…

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4 Easy Steps To Effective Marketing Strategy For Your Small & Medium Enterprise

TLB bureau05 mins

An ineffective marketing strategy can force a business into trouble quicker than you can say ‘closed until further notice.’ But never fear, whether your business is getting ahead of itself or failing to plan ahead, there are a few easy tips to get you back on track. From The Ground Up For any business the…

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Are You Spending Most of Your Day In Non Productive Tasks? [Infographic]

Joe Errington01 mins

How often do you feel that you are not doing enough productive work on an average work day? Maybe never. However research shows that employees spend much of their day doing things that don’t add any value to the organization. Mostly its the paperwork, unnecessary emails, pointless meetings and so on that keeps the office…

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Inventory management

Businesses! How Good Is Your Inventory Management?

Marty Huggins06 mins

In business, measuring and keeping a count of your inventory and how it sells is essential to responsible bookkeeping and success as a business. Inventory turnover is just such a concern. This is measured by the simple equation of the cost of goods sold divided by the average inventory. This reflects the number of times…

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