July 2016

B2B Basics: Finding and Working with Suppliers

Business Ideas, Entrepreneurs, Ideas, Productivity

Business owners have a lot of things to worry about: deadlines, client happiness, profits and losses. There are enough things throughout the day to keep even the most diligent owners and managers occupied.

Worrying about your relationship with suppliers should not be one of them.

Suppliers are the lifeblood of any business, providing all the materials needed for your business to operate effectively and efficiently. Here are a few tips on finding the right suppliers and maintaining a lasting, profitable relationship with them:

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Promote an Environment That Keeps Everyone Safe at Work

Guest Posts, Ideas, Productivity, Running Your Business, Security For Your Business

If you own a business, it is important to protect employees from accidents, injuries, and work-related illnesses. Here are some tips that can help you keep your employees safe at work

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Why On-site Training Is A Good Option For Your Business

Business Ideas, Commentary, Ideas, Running Your Business

I found it interesting to read in a Forbes article that most people see learning and development opportunities as more important to them than attractive salaries, job security and even the job being interesting. So it is vital that time, effort and ultimately money, are spent in the most appropriate on training for your employees.

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How To Start A Legit Moving Company

Biz Ops, Business Ideas, Ideas

Starting a moving company can be a smart and lucrative endeavor for any entrepreneur who is willing to put in the work. An average family moves once every five to seven years, ensuring that this service will never become obsolete, and meaning that there is money to be made in the moving business.

But many aspiring business owners make the mistake of underestimating what it takes to have a successful moving company. It takes more than just a few strong backs and a big truck, but hey you have start somewhere. Whether you want to be a successful local moving company like, Moving Service Beaverton or a national interstate moving company like United Van Lines, you will have to start out small just like them.

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Should Vaping Be Allowed In the Workplace?

Ideas

With more and more smokers turning to Vaping instead of Smoking, it is becoming increasingly more important that companies, along with their policies on smoking in the workplace, also have policies regarding vaping in the workplace.

The e-cigarette craze has very divided opinions as to what should and should not be allowed.

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5 Apps To Help Small Business Owners Boost Productivity

Ideas

It’s safe to say that owning a small business is, in fact, a big responsibility. More often than not, small business owners are the sole driving force behind their operations’ day to day running. Or – if they’re lucky – they’re leading a small and dedicated team. This means time is precious – there are long days and longer nights, pouring everything and anything into the business. So any opportunity to increase productivity is welcomed with open arms.

Enter technology, where the shortcut to boosting your company’s’ output could be hidden right in your pocket! Smart phone apps designed to streamline, delegate, organise and save time are increasingly popular with small business owners.

Read on for the top five apps that will change your small business in a big way – appy’ reading!

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The Right Way To Deal With Contract Terminations And Layoffs

Productivity

When you are an employer, one of the most difficult parts of running a company can be the management of employees. Here is an article about the right and wrong ways to handle contract terminations and layoffs when they are unavoidable.

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How Colours Influence Buyers Choices

Commentary, Guest Posts, Ideas, Marketing

This is a wonderful article sent to us by Colour Graphics whereby they explain a lot about the power of color. I used to have a clothing store so I know first hand how important color is. Women and men both were always drawn to certain colors – and often those colors would change season to season. So if you are in business, or thinking about being in business, it’s a good idea to learn a touch about color and set up your company and promotional materials just right! CLICK TITLE TO READ MORE

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Bounce Your Way to Success with Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Franchise

Franchise Profiles, Franchises, Ideas

With a new-store opening cost between $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Arena Franchise is not for the faint of heart. Still, Franchisee Chris Bouma from Grand Rapids, Michigan is happy with his franchise choice and tells us, “It takes an incredible amount of time and quite a bit of business savvy. You will work harder than you ever have, but it is also exciting and rewarding at the same time. Be prepared to answer about a thousand questions every day. You’re the boss and you need to be able to make decisions quickly and move on.”

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Need to Ramp Up Your Business’s Growth?

Capital Sources

Whether your business is just a dream or something you’re already deeply involved with, a professional loan can provide the boost your company needs. For operations of all sizes, credit can be an integral part of expansion, growth and success, and rather than seeing credit as a liability, it’s important to recognize its role as an investment into the future of your business. To illustrate, here’s a look at a few of the ways a professional loan can help ramp up your business’s growth.

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