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5 Eco-Friendly Changes You Can Make to Your Office Space

A lot of business owners put off making eco-friendly changes to their office spaces and businesses because they believe that those changes are expensive. If we’re being totally honest, the actual implementation of those changes does usually cost money–sometimes a lot (like with the solar paneling we mentioned here). What makes that cost worth it, though, is the amount of money the change saves you over time. Many of the upgrades and changes you make really do end up paying for themselves.

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Here are five of those types of changes:

1. Install Eco Friendly Lighting

Did you know that CFL bulbs actually aren’t the most energy efficient bulbs out there?…

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Modern Retail: Is Location Everything?

The retail industry has changed dramatically over the past 30 years. Stores are no longer gathered in downtown neighborhoods and rather than attracting people to the marketplace, out-of-town shopping malls must offer shopping possibilities and a broad range of eateries, from budget-oriented fast food to upmarket restaurants, as well as movie theaters and fitness centers. More recently, the future of these malls has been threatened, as an increasing number of consumers find it more convenient to shop online.

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What is the future for brick and mortar stores?

The death knell for actual physical stores, or ‘brick and mortar stores,’ has supposedly been sounded for many years now.…

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Complying with Relevant Laws and Legislation as a Business Owner

The economic pendulum has swung again in the last financial quarter, with businesses throughout the Eurozone responding negatively to widespread decline. This has yet to impact on British business owners, however, as they remain optimistic about future growth and the potential for long-term expansion. Whether such sentiment can be sustained indefinitely has yet to be seen, but in the meantime it is important that entrepreneurs look to safeguard their venture and consolidate any success that they have enjoyed in 2014.

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How to Create a Compliant Business in 3 Easy Steps

Compliance is one the most important factors when maintaining a successful business, so consider the following steps towards achieving this goal within your firm:

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How Developers Can Secure Their Apps in the New Age of Web Attacks

Ensuring app security is a basic necessity for app development and should not be just an afterthought. Cyberattacks on mobile devices have increased over the years with the growing popularity of web-enabled smartphones and tablet computers. As such, there is a clear need to actively protect apps from various types of web attacks. There is also a need to be dynamic with the kind of security measures to implement. The nature of attacks has changed so the techniques and strategies used in the past may no longer be as effective at present.

There is no perfect formula in addressing the evolving nature of web attacks on apps.…

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New Trends in The US Labor Market

The financial crisis of 2008 has significantly affected the economy of the United States, including in the labor market. In recent years, the labor market began to recover, and today it demonstrates good activity. We can see it in the number of job vacancies available in our country. On job sites, such as JobTonic.com, you will easily find hundreds of jobs in your area.

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The CNN Money report identifies the major trends that affect the monthly reports on the American unemployment.

Some information from the report.

Today, the number of officially employed people in America has exceeded the history higher number of employed people in the United States.…

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Top Tips for Great Corporate Entertainment

If you run your own business then you know how important it is to maintain good relationships at all times, both with your staff and your clients. Whether you’re looking for a great weekend away to let your employees get to know one another a little better and to allow them to build rapport by taking part in team-building activities, or whether you’re simply out for a fun night off, there is a wide array of firms that pride themselves on offering the very best experience.

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If you’re looking to find the right event to cater to your needs and those of your staff or your clients, then here are some tips so you can find something just right for you.…

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How Can the Installation of UPVC Doors Boost Your Business?

Thanks to a constantly evolving consumer outlook and the fundamental principles of corporate social responsibility (CSR), businesses throughout the UK are becoming increasingly energy efficient. The approach of customers is also creating additional opportunities in various industries, as recent research conducted by the Energy Saving Trust confirmed. The results underlined the desire for an energy efficient home, and suggested that 44% of home-owners complained of living in a draughty residence.

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The Benefits of UPVC Doors for Business Owners

If business owners adopt a similar philosophy, they may well be advised to install UPVC doors in their commercial properties, check out this site here for examples.…

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Top 4 Tips for an Eco-Friendly Office

Most office workers nowadays will recognise that sustainability within their workplace is far more important that it was a decade ago. With the growing acceptance of climate change, eco-friendly practices are no longer just a lifestyle choice, they are a global responsibility. With that in mind, here’s how you can do your bit to reduce the carbon footprint in your office.

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Use Solar Power

Not all bosses will jump at the idea of having to shell out a sizeable wedge for solar power. But here’s how you can sell it to them. Despite the fact that solar power is expensive to install, the financial rewards over time (as well as the obvious eco benefits) are significant.…

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Building Up Your Construction Company

After laying the foundations, things are finally starting to place. Here’s what to do now your construction company has left the start-up stage behind.

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Staffing

Now that you are ready to expand your construction business, you may be considering hiring full or part-time assistants where previously you have used other contractors. This is a good choice early on since it is a risk to have staff members on your pay-roll when you aren’t assured of any large income. However, if you have taken on enough clients and are assured that you can handle the risks, taking on an employee can be a much cheaper source of labour than involving other contactors.…

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How to Make Your Small Business Marketing More Interesting

Marketing a small business is absolutely essential. Whereas larger companies tend to have already made a name for themselves, it’s usually the case that smaller companies have yet to achieve widespread recognition. Marketing your business is the best way of growing your company’s reputation and winning more customers.

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Keeping the Customers You Have

Before you go off hunting for new customers, it’s important to make sure you’re retaining the ones you already have. It’s actually much more cost-effective to keep existing customers than it is to try to gain new ones, so you should concentrate some of your efforts on improving and maintaining satisfaction and loyalty.…

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