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Win the War Within: Managing Internal Conflict in Your Business
No business is immune to internal conflict, but with the right strategies in place, it can be managed effectively. This blog post outlines several tips for managing conflict in the workplace
Placing the Points Perfectly: How To Approach Outsourcing
Any successful entrepreneur will have approached outsourcing in one way or another. With technology changing at such a rapid pace, companies are looking to become more efficient. Outsourcing is seen as a way to save money and time, but with…
The Hallmarks Of Effective Employee Training
The reasons behind training your employees up are varied. First of all, you have those kinds of training which you have to engage in by law; that would include fire safety, health and safety, and related matters. Then there are…
Fostering an Empowering Company Culture
For the most part, the kinds of things that people associate with “being an entrepreneur” or “starting up a new business” have to do with the material success that a business venture can bring. Things like, for example, nice suits,…
Why It’s Important To Educate Your Staff About Cyber Security
These days, one of the most popular ways for attackers to gain unauthorised access to a web server or system is to use social engineering. This is essentially tricking people into handing over credentials such as login passwords and usernames.…
The four-day working week – a worthwhile experiment for employers?
A six-month pilot has recently been announced in which participating employers will trial a four-day working week for all employees with no corresponding reduction in pay and researchers will examine the impact of this on employee productivity and well-being. The…
Starting and Boosting Your Childcare Business: 3 Points to Keep in Mind
Most British households have two working parents, so there is more than enough scope for the nursery business to flourish. Whether you are only just starting out or you have plans to expand your existing business, the following pointers should…
How To Outsource Effectively
If you’re going to stay competitive in the business world, you need to be on top of the latest strategies in operations, admin, sales, marketing, and other key areas of your business. With so much to cover, one of the…
A guide to creating a fire evacuation plan
You’ve probably never given fire evacuation plans much thought, but if you run a business, it is essential to protect your employees and customers by creating fire evacuation plans that will work in the event of fire or other emergency.…
5 People You Need To Free Up Valuable Time To Spend On Your Business
When you run your own business, one of your most precious resources is time. Yet, it can often feel as if time is the one thing you do not have enough of, something that can, in turn, lead you to…
5 Tips for Training Your New Staff
As a manager, you should make developing a training programme for your new hires a priority. It helps them to settle into the rhythm of the business in addition to communicating your expectations of them and helping to increase their…