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October 14, 2015

Do effective meetings hold the key to increasing employee productivity?

Meetings in the workplace often have a bad reputation. Dreaded by employees for being too long, irrelevant and interrupting their own important work flow, poorly managed meetings can really put a brake on productivity. Meetings are often called in the name of increasing output, but the reality is that most meetings do the opposite. So how can we turn things around and use meetings as an effective business tool? The meetings in themselves are not the culprits. There is no flaw in the idea of staff getting together and communicating on a given subject, but the devil is in the…

October 5, 2015

Buying a Home as a Car Owner: Some Important Things to Consider

When it comes to buying a home, it can seem at times like there are literally countless considerations to be made. Given how substantial an investment a piece of real estate can be, it is of great importance that attention be paid to every possible detail to ensure that you don’t end up regretting your purchase. We’re all aware of the things that need to be looked out for in the house, as well as the availability and quality of nearby amenities, such as schools and supermarkets. However, one dimension that is perhaps not as immediately apparent pertains to car…

September 27, 2015

When Negligence Steps Into Two Legal Worlds

Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as the Olympian and reality TV star, Bruce Jenner, has obviously been getting a lot of press and attention about her lifestyle change. However, one point of attention she is not keen on wanting to continue has to do with a vehicle accident that occurred in February 2015 in which Jenner was an involved driver. The ongoing case is a classic example of how a personal injury incident that would normally end up in civil court debating who is responsible for damages could end up in criminal court as well. Negligence in a number of states is legal scenario that can be…

September 17, 2015

How to build your online business

Looking to get your feet wet as a web entrepreneur, but are not sure where to begin? This post will serve as a tutorial on how to build your online business, so get sit down and take copious notes on the points that we will be covering below…! Let your potential customers know that you exist You might have invented a widget that improves the lives of people in your niche in ways no product has ever done before, but if they don’t know about it, it can’t help them, and you won’t make a dime off it. Crafting a…

September 16, 2015

Boost your security system with Avigilon encoding

All businesses are aware of the importance of having security and surveillance systems in place, as this is how you protect your premises, property and employees from crime. Not all businesses are aware of the fantastic advances in the security industry in recent years, which means that many companies have an out of date and inferior system to what they should have. The advances in the industry can essentially maximise your security and make it easier and more efficient to protect yourself. Crime is a huge threat to businesses and it can be devastating, and you cannot put a price…

September 12, 2015

Small-Business Owner? Ease Your Tax Burden With These 6 Tips

Even if it doesn’t feel like it, the end of the year is right around the corner. For the small-business owner, that means it’s time to start thinking — and acting — seriously about deductions. No matter what kind of industry you’re in, it behooves you to reduce your tax burden and benefit your business and yourself as much as possible before the ball drops at midnight on December 31. Don’t just randomly buy a lifetime supply of paper goods for your office. Here are six tips that will help you ease your tax burden for 2015. 1. Donate…

September 1, 2015

Wonga SA leads the way in responding positively to the latest industry wake-up call

Wonga SA, South Africa’s leading provider of payday loans online, has responded to the recent “wake-up call” dished out the payday industry in a wholly positive fashion, starting earlier this year in April with the appointment of new CEO, Brett Van Aswegen. International Managing Director of the Wonga group, Mark Ruddock was pleased to announce the appointment saying, “After an extensive search, we’re pleased to secure someone of Van Aswegen’s strong calibre to lead our South African arm of the business. With more than 20 years’ experience in the African retail credit and financial services industries, Mr Van Aswegen is…

August 29, 2015

Productivity: This is Why Your Business Should Invest in Workplace Well Being

Small businesses generally are focused on keeping overhead down, and some owners and managers may think that the strategy to accomplish this is to eliminate all unnecessary spending. However, investing in employee well-being programs can yield significant benefits to businesses over time. With a closer look at how employee well-being impacts productivity and other aspects of your business, you may see that this is an area that you should be investing in. Your Employees’ Lifestyle and Health Status There are several reasons why many working adults are not as active and as healthy as they would like to be, and…

August 26, 2015

How to Guarantee Your Customers Won’t Hate Calling You

According to recent research by Forrester, the vast majority of people prefer to use self-service options when it comes to getting help from companies. Almost three-quarters of consumers would rather visit a website, social media page, or use an application than pick up the phone. Why is this? Why do customers loathe calling you, even if they can get answers faster or a more favorable resolution to their problem? Several recent viral videos and recordings provide some clues, as they show customers dealing with phone representatives who seem clueless at best and combative at worst, but such extreme examples are…

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