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Archive for May 2011

31
May

The 3 Best Reasons Why the Time is Ripe to Get Your Business Valued

If you have no immediate interest in selling your business then you might think a business valuation is an unnecessary expense. Read moreRead more

30
May

Overcoming Management Confidence Issues

A new survey, conducted by CIPD, suggests that 21% of employees fear that they will imminently lose their jobs and that over a third believe their standard of living has dropped in the last six months highlights what a stressful time it currently is for working professionals. Read moreRead more

28
May

How Small Business Owners Can Use Open-Source Code

Open-source code is a big part of the Web 3.0 revolution because it fits one of the key driving factors: collaboration. Open-source code is developed by several people (even thousands) working together to make a usable tool or program. Even when it’s finished, some of these same people (or others) can and will continue to improve on it for the goodness of all. Using open-source code can help you develop programs, tools, and even Web sites that can be used in your small business. Read moreRead more

27
May

How to Improve Your Online Business through Testing (“Signups Increased by 60%”)

You run a small business and use your website to sell goods or generate interest from consumers. Read moreRead more

26
May

You Really Can Select The Right Shipping Method For Your Business And Here’s How…

If you’re a retailer, you’ll need to select a shipping method that works best for you, depending on your needs. There are several options to get your products into your buyer’s hands. Read moreRead more

25
May

4 Tips to Help Differentiate Your Small Business from the Competition

Let’s face it. Notwithstanding the fast pace of change in 21st century technology, products and services aren’t a whole lot different from each other. While competition does drive innovation, when you enter into a saturated market, the only thing that will make you stand out is how you differentiate yourself from Read moreRead more

24
May

Start Up Don’t Shut Down

As people have lost their jobs and struggled to find employment, many of the more spirited professionals have struck out on their own to create the jobs that they cannot seem to find. Read moreRead more

23
May

What is Payable Document Imaging?

If you have any experience with accounts payable (whether you work in that department or run a company that uses an accounts payable system), then you have probably thought that the process could be streamlined. Read moreRead more

20
May

5 Tips on Selecting Your Virtual Worker

Outsourcing is becoming more and more important nowadays if you want to be successful on the internet. Indeed this will allow you to make some important savings and in turn stay competitive in the market. However there are certain things that you will need to know when it comes to recruiting your virtual worker and this is what we will be looking at in this article. Read moreRead more

18
May

Three Things Small Businesses Should Learn From Lady Gaga

Wait, let me guess. You’ve already read this somewhere else, right? It’s a common theme, really. The Internet is rife with articles telling businesses what they can learn from Charlie Sheen, from Jersey Shore, from Obama, from porn, and yes, from Lady Gaga. But I’m afraid I’m going to have to disagree, at least on the Lady Gaga point. Don’t even get me started on Charlie Sheen. Read moreRead more

17
May
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Affordable Website Design Utilizing Templates

Getting your website designed does not have to be expensive.If you are concerned with cost, many web designers offer an array of templates which can be customized to match your branding. Read moreRead more

16
May
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Top Tips for Improving Your Businesses Induction Process

The induction of new employees although extremely important, if not done effectively and efficiently, can take up huge amounts of time and can be unproductive. There are a few tips that can help you ensure that your business is making your induction process the best it can be. From induction software to time savings tips we’ve got a list of steps you can take to make your induction process for new employees is as productive as possible. Read moreRead more

13
May
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Home Office Or External Premises? – That Is The Question

Many people, perhaps you are one of them, have started their small business at home — or plan on doing so. I’ve done it several times in the past.

You can easily set up a home office in a bedroom that’s not being used, or if what you provide is a product, then in the garage or cellar or basement. Sometimes a shed that’s decent can also be used as long as it’s dry. A large enough and well-organized kitchen can be licensed and then utilized for special dessert recipes or other food products! Read moreRead more

11
May
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7 Surprising Ways to be More Productive


Being more productive and getting things done is one of the most common goals we have.  In doing so, however, often our preexisting beliefs about productivity hold us back.

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9
May
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5 Ideas for Charity Based Business That Work

Maybe you want to give something back to society, or possibly you just fancy a challenge but there is an increasing interest in social enterprises and charity based businesses. So if you want to help charities, here some ideas to help get you started. Read moreRead more