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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…

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…

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are aware of the fantastic advances in the security industry in recent years, which means that many companies have an out of date and inferior system to what they should have.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…

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…

Work Smarter Not Harder — 5 Ways to Better Your Business’s Social Media Use

Social media continues to dominate people’s free time and work time, and businesses continue to try and figure out how to monetize it. From small-business owners to Fortune 500 companies, everybody knows it’s important, but how in the world are you supposed to leverage it effectively? Sell too hard and you risk alienating the very people you’re seeking to reach. Don’t sell at all, and you risk missing out on an amazing — and totally free — marketing platform. What’s an organization to do? Well, don’t lose any more sleep over it. The trick is working smarter at social media,…

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…

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…

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…

Ford Transit, for the Small Business on the Move!

If you are the kind of small business that has to make house calls, you’ve got to have a way to transport your equipment without having to sacrifice function or appearance. No matter what your transportation and cargo requirements, the Ford Transit’s latest ad campaign illustrates how it’s a solution for a variety of businesses: from plumbers, to household repair, to outdoor sports manufacturers. The Ford Transit is designed to get you where you need to go, bring your means of business along with you, and keep you looking good on every mile of the journey. It used to be…

Private Dining: Planning a Successful Business Dinner!

Whether you are a business or up and coming executive rising through the ranks of your company’s corporate ladder, the ability to host a successful business dinner is a critical skill set to have. A successful business dinner provides you with a way to enhance your standing, build sting relationships and close outstanding deals. Here are some steps, tips and best practices you should follow in order to increase the chance for hosting a successful business dinner. These tips include choosing the right location, making sure you take care of the dietary needs of your guests and using the dinner…