ISO 41001 Standard Facility Management

ISO 41001:2018 Facility Management System — Three years on — Problem solved or just another standard?

In late 2018, the long-awaited International Standard Organization published ISO 41001:2018 — Facility Management system — Requirements with guidance for use. Some two and a half years later, we look at whether it has been a success story or whether it has failed to live up to its pre-launch expectation. Introduction The questions I will answer…

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Get Found: 7 Local Branding Hacks for Small Businesses

Whenever someone mentions the term brand, a lot of people automatically assume this has something to do with major corporations such as Coca-Cola, McDonald’s or Facebook. Still, branding can be of as much use to smaller local corporations during their initial stages. Sure, the scale of these branding efforts is much smaller due to the…

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Top compliance issues in small businesses

The 7 Most Common Compliance Issues for Small Businesses

Small businesses often experience greater challenges in maintaining compliance with local, state and federal regulations. These agencies may not only govern the technical aspects of the business, but also impact human resources management and workforce recruiting. The requirements can impact a number of different areas of your enterprise and can be more stringent for some…

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3 Reasons Why Hiring Specialized Shipping Services Is Good For Your Small Business

There has never been a better time for companies to do business online. In fact, in 2012 alone, U.S. consumers spent a whopping $289 billion in e-commerce transactions. That figure is only expected to rise in the future as more shoppers turn to their computers for great deals on great products. Businesses that sell merchandise…

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