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5 Ways Businesses Can Go Greener in 2020

According to recent research into the consumer habits of 5,000 respondents across Europe, sustainability is a top priority for the vast majority of shoppers. When asked about the importance of different sustainability attributes, such as organic production and recyclable packaging, only nine per cent said none of the issues was important to them.

Green business

“Greening” a business is not only beneficial to the environment, but it can also help companies to attract and retain customers, meaning a healthier bottom line. Furthermore, increasing energy efficiency can reduce costs and ensure compliance with regulations and legislation relating to environmental business practice. Establishing a sustainability policy and implementing ethical practices will also boost employee morale and enhance the company brand.…

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Why (And How) Team Communication Leads to Improved Customer Experience

There’s more to attracting and retaining customers than just having great products and a stand-out brand. Customer experience plays an important role in whether consumers decide to make a purchase or come back to your business again. In fact, American Express reports that 17 percent of Americans will spend more money because of a positive customer experience, but more than half of shoppers have scrapped a planned purchase as a result of subpar service.

Team communication

The easiest way to improve your customer experience is to focus on your team communication—both in how employees interact with your customers, but also in how they communicate with themselves and between departments.…

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Why do Companies Outsource Software Development?

Software outsourcing is generally an arrangement made by a company to hire a data contractor from a third party to do the work related to software that could have been performed in-house. Nevertheless, the in-house creation of a full software application needs both money and time. And frankly, not all have a large IT department.

Outsourcing to qualified software developer

Enterprises switch to technology outsourcing companies in such cases. There are numerous software development services available that caters to the needs of businesses.

Although business owners are wise to consider any case, teaming with web development services outside of the organization has a range of benefits.…

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How to Create a Unique Business That Differentiates From Competitors

Now is the perfect time to start a new business. You want to make sure that it is a successful business for many years to come.

There’s more competition and customers have more choices than ever before. The average person is exposed to thousands of marketing messages every day. It’s too easy to make your business blend in with every other business.

Unique business

How can you make your business a unique business that stands out from the crowd?

It’s not easy to do, but it is possible. Keep reading to learn the top tips to make your business unique and stand out from the crowded marketplace.…

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5 Benefits of Using Tenant Screening Services

A landlord dreams of finding the perfect tenant for his property. Unfortunately, finding a good tenant is never easy. The applicant may seem honest, respectful, well-groomed, and responsible. But you never know if they are hiding skeletons in the closet until something happens to the rental or lease.

Tenant screening

Tenancy problems are real, and they happen to even the best landlords and property managers. Getting tenant screening services avoids such a scenario.

Think about screening a tenant FBI-style. It will do a thorough risk assessment by checking on your prospective renter’s background on your behalf. The service will also investigate the applicant’s financial status and lifestyle.…

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How to Conduct a SWOT Analysis For Your Business

A SWOT analysis is something you may or may not have heard of in the business world, but it’s become quite popular over the years for analyzing a business’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (hence the acronym). Whether you’re planning to move into new territory or simply want to take a closer look at what makes your business tick, a SWOT analysis can offer some valuable insight and give you a greater sense of clarity about your company moving forward.

Doing SWOT analysis

It’s important to involve your team in this process, and their perspectives can shed new light on things you may never have even noticed.…

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Email Like a Boss: The Ultimate CEO Email Guide

How can you manage your time well and keep your communications efficient as a CEO? Learn tips and tricks in this guide to CEO email management.

CEO email management guide

Are you guilty of letting your email inbox go for days and seeing your email count climb off the charts? If you wait until you see the little plus symbol next to the number of emails to finally start combing through and want to change this habit, you are in the right place!

Keep reading to learn how to manage your email like a boss plus tips and tricks to CEO email management.

Take the Time to Unsubscribe

We know we are talking about saving time here but take the time to hit the unsubscribe button from those newsletters you signed up for and never have the time to read.…

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How to Design an Office to Support Productivity and Collaboration

It’s probably safe to say that improved collaboration is one of your main business objectives as this new year dawns — not too far behind increased productivity. As luck would have it, the two are closely linked. People will stick with a task 64% longer when working collaboratively than alone. They’re also more likely to be engaged, energetic, and successful.

Business team working at office desk

Hiring right can help, of course. As the founder and CEO of Spartan, I believe you need a crew around you who’s just as passionate and motivated about a company’s mission, vision, and goals as its leadership team is. The physical workspace is a critical part of the equation, and there appears to be truth behind this notion.…

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How Popular is Coworking and Will the Trend Last?

A key question to ask would be how long does coworking have to be around for before it ceases to be a trend and becomes an accepted and mainstream way of working?

Coworking space

Considering that the coworking movement hit the ground running in 2005 you could argue strongly that this way of working has already become an accepted way of working and operating a small business over that 15-year period and the flexible workspace market is now estimated to be worth in excess of $25bn.

Companies have invested heavily in providing coworking management software and there are plenty of perceived benefits attached to working in a space that inspires collaboration and an innovative spirit.…

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Things to Know About Pallet Racking and Why It Matters

If you own a warehouse or a shipping business, you need to organize your goods for ease of access and distribution. A Pallet Racking system is essential equipment you will need to store items and provide you with a right catalogued environment.

Pallet racking system

The advantage of having a racked pallet cannot be undermined. Most warehouses choose to use a pallet racking system because it maximizes the available space. They are also advantageous in terms of structural efficiency because it utilizes the otherwise unused upward spaces.

Types of Pallet Racking System You Should Know

Packet Racking is not as mundane as you might expect.…

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