According to reliable statistics, it costs your business $7,000 to replace a salaried employee. $10,000 for a mid-level employee and $40,000 for a senior executive. Bad hires are bad for business. With this in mind, it is key to hire and retain great people. Here are nine sure tips to guide you towards making the […]
On September 14, Hurricane Florence came to the Carolinas, bringing with it several storms’ worth of rain. Hurricane Florence dumped seven inches of rain overnight, and resulted in about eight trillion gallons of rainfall in North and South Carolina. Over 17 billion dollars of damage to infrastructures, homes, and businesses were left in its wake. […]
Brexit is coming ever-closer and its impact on the economy in the UK is still uncertain. However, that doesn’t mean that companies are just sitting idle waiting to see what will happen. In fact, it’s actually quite the contrary. Small businesses understand that Brexit can be an opportunity to grow, but it does require you to […]
The ISO 9000 family of standards recognizes companies for outstanding quality management systems. The standards require companies to periodically audit their quality processes. When done correctly, this can help provide objective feedback to correct any quality deviations. While this family consists of numerous ISO standards, only one offers a certification option: ISO 9001. The certification […]
Communication with a client is one of the most critical parts of cooperation. This rule can be applied to any industry, and IT is not an exception. But if we take a customer who creates a product and an IT staff augmentation company that finds and hires developers, communication between these two parties is kept […]
Love them or hate them meetings are often a vital part of doing business. However, actually getting to the end of one and meeting your aims isn’t guaranteed. Luckily, you can vastly increase the probability of doing this by following the advice below. Read on to find out more. What are you aims First off […]
Businesses are always looking for a point of difference to remain relevant and grow. Being eco friendly and sustainable is more than a trend. Discerning consumers are making buying decisions based on their green friendly beliefs and therefore businesses need to do more, show commitment to zero carbon and sustainability, in everything they do, to […]
If you feel like your productivity is slowly decreasing and you’re not achieving what you used to, it might be time to consider redoing your office. Even though this sounds like a big undertaking, there is no need to worry, as just a few tweaks can help you accomplish this goal. Take a look at […]
Usually, business owners start business for the flexibility it gives them, for the ability to make the money they want to make, and to reach goals which were capped when they were working at a job. Once they start the business and they begin to make sales, they believe that customer success happens when a […]
Is your company’s office starting to look old and outdated inside? If so, you should consider remodeling it right away. Remodeling an office space can boost morale and make your employees more excited to come to work every day. It can also help you make a better impression on your customers and clients. Before you […]
We all know that every business loves to manage energy costs efficiently, so why are so many still neglecting these ideals when it comes to printing? Other than being very anti-green and costing your business a lot more money, printing carelessly just wastes so much time and effort that could be spent elsewhere. Reports, emails, […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if anything in business were as simple as the title of this piece suggests? Ready to expand internationally? Just click here to find the five best countries to expand to. A one-size-fits-all world domination plan all perfectly wrapped up in a simple guide. Of course, the reality is that the best […]
Be honest, how often do you sing in the shower or serenade your hairbrush? Most of us have dreams of becoming a rock star — even if we don’t want to admit it. 54% of people even play an instrument, according to reports from Gallup. But while there’s something fun about jamming in your garage […]
Throughout 2015 and 2016, men made up 64 percent of serious workplace claims in Australia, while women made up 36 percent. To qualify as a serious workplace claim, the worker must be left incapacitated (making them miss a full week of work or more), and workers’ compensation must accept the claim. While not all injuries […]
Running a small business comes with a whole host of challenges. One of the most significant hurdles is figuring out how to grow your business – especially if you don’t have a huge budget. Many people find they don’t have time to think about growth strategies when it already takes so much effort to run […]
Time-wasting activities while on the clock are costing the economy more than $15 billion a year in lost productivity. If you provide vehicles for your employees, personal use of company vehicles cost you more than average in lost productivity. To ensure your employees respect the privilege of having a personal vehicle, follow some simple guidelines. […]
