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How to Encourage Employees Back to the Office

The lockdown has been lifted for a few months now, and the country has, by-and-large, reopened for business. But while many of the country’s office workers might have the facility to work from home, the same isn’t true of everyone. Moreover, those that do work from home might need to occasionally pay a visit to the business’s premises, whether to collect paperwork, or for a face-to-face chat.

New normal workplace

Of course, workers are rightly concerned about the health risks of doing so. Simply forcing them to come back is going to generate resentment and ill-feeling. Few workers are going to work harder for a boss who doesn’t take their safety seriously.…

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5 Ways to Gain Business Experience

If you’re interested in a career in business but don’t know where to start, there are plenty of ways to get experience. Business is all around us and can be found in places you wouldn’t expect. While some people take a linear approach to the world of business and study it academically, others prefer a practical, hands on approach. This is the glory of the business world. There’s no right or wrong.

Business startup mentor

So, here are 5 ways to gain business experience.

1. Community involvement

Many communities in the states rely on a board of people to keep the community running smoothly and deal with any issues.…

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‘New Normal’ Workspace: Why Serviced Offices are The Way to Go

In the last few months, the traditional understanding of workspace and everything related to it has become irrelevant. Facing a massive transformation at such short notice, all businesses have been struggling to adapt to survive, while employees have been struggling to strike a work-life balance with work infiltrating all aspects of life.

New normal office

People anticipate that working-from-home might be the ‘New Normal’.

The fact that we have worked for several months now, in the confines of our house and observed working hours and attended meetings is definitely a remarkable feat. Despite the inconveniences that probably still persist, working from home has revealed a few things about the way we perceive work.…

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4 Questions Beginners Ask About International Shipping

Now that everything’s available online, it’s easy to see why eCommerce businesses are doing so well. Add the fact that it’s safer to buy items online and have them shipped right in front of your doorstep instead of having to go out and buy them yourselves.

International shipping

Having items shipped at home is safer and more convenient for everyone. But shipping products, especially internationally, can be expensive. That’s why you should explore your shipping options.

Aside from choosing a courier that can significantly lower shipping costs to attract more customers, you also have to consider their reliability and service. Although the time it takes for your items to be shipped to your customers isn’t completely within your control, it will still reflect on your customer ratings.…

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How to Help Your Workers with Managing Pandemic-related Worries

The current pandemic is scary. No matter how brazen we feel, the world has changed and a lot of people may feel isolated and alienated as a result. They don’t want to get ill. Therefore, they may try to get through it on their own without the assistance of anyone else.

Pandemic stress

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The problem is, that sort of method can really eat away and leave you feeling alone and unhappy. That’s why if you are the owner of a business, it is more important than ever to check in with how your employees are feeling about the current pandemic.…

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5 Best Business Brokers for Selling My Business

Building a business is a lot of hard work. Building an extremely successful business means you’ve consistently worked hard to grow and evolve your business. Now, it’s time to sell. The best way to have a great selling experience is to use a high ticket business broker.

Business broker meeting

Business brokers usually specialize in the revenue bracket they work in, ensuring you are getting a broker who is comfortable selling such a high grossing company. Additionally, you want to make sure that the person you are working with has a network of qualified buyers ready to buy a high ticket business. If you use someone without this network, it can take a lot longer to sell the business.…

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Take your inventory and logistics management to the next level with an impact recorder

A savvy business owner is always looking for ways to save money, cut costs and protect their own inventory while simultaneously ensuring they take care of the customer. One major pain point along that journey is damaged inventory, equipment or supplies. A solution to the problem of protecting your assets is necessary both for loss prevention and saving money.

Inventory and logistics management

A superb way to take up a defensive position in your own inventory and logistics management is to use an impact recorder to keep an eye on what’s happening with your equipment, measuring and preventing damage in the process.

What is an impact recorder?

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4 Workplace Must-Haves

The COVID-19 health crisis has made it a bit of a challenge for many offices to open up safely. However, with the right precautions, you can still welcome your staff back to your place of business during this pandemic.

Workplace safety during pandemic

Here are four must-have essentials to make sure that you have at your office during this time.

Hand Sanitizer

Everybody knows that hand sanitizer is an essential tool in your arsenal to protect yourself from the COVID-19 virus. As a business manager, it is your responsibility to ensure that your office has plenty of hand sanitizer on hand. Installing touchless hand sanitizing stations is the most practical way to encourage your staff and visitors to practice good personal hygiene.…

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Navigating These Trying Times: How Has COVID-19 Impacted the Accounting Profession?

When 2020 got started, people in the accounting profession had a lot to be happy about. Many CPAs were looking forward to a busy season, especially considering the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, P.L. 115-97. The financial markets were off to a good start, and everything looked rosy.

Accounting services

Then, along came the coronavirus. Several vital industries tanked, virtually shutting down and disappearing overnight. Millions of Americans are doing what they can be working from home. There probably isn’t a single aspect of the CPA business that hasn’t been dramatically impacted, but new opportunities to help clients navigate these turbulent times have popped up overnight.…

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How to Create Design Systems for Your Business

Having design systems means that you will have different components as a part of it. When this gets adopted across the board, you have a more cohesive and navigable customer interface that can increase sales.

Implementing design systems in website building

Color

Usually, you will use one to three different primary colors with the color scheme. You want to choose this carefully because this will represent your brand. A number of colors and tints exist to where you can dive deep into the details of this. The visual style matters because if the customers don’t like it, they will go elsewhere. In addition, you can also choose colors so that it will be a more user friendly experience.…

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