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There are several reasons why small businesses might be threatened with a lawsuit. These could be a breach of contract, employee disputes, product defects, or non-compliance with regulations. It’s essential to ensure your business is prepared as the financial repercussions could be huge if not. A lawsuit could also seriously damage your reputation, whether it’s…

Your employees can be a tremendous asset for your business but they can also be your greatest weakness. If your employees aren’t invested in the success of your company, they will be dragging your brand back. So, the key question is: How can you change this? There are a few possibilities that are worth exploring…

Whether you are a new business establishing your presence online or you already have a website that is underperforming, when choosing a web design agency you need to do so with care. If you have a browse on Google or another search engine, you will see that there is an unbelievable number of web design…

Making a bad hire can be pretty costly. The process of hiring someone costs money on its own, and you could spend even more money trying to replace someone who turned out not to be a good fit. Not only is it expensive, but it affects productivity and disrupts your business when you hire someone…

Manufacturing is by far the most hazardous sector in the world. Every industry in the sector has to have it’s own policies on health and safety, as well as follow the regulations in this regard. It’s dangerous, and yet also, rewarding to be involved in the manufacture of goods that we all buy and love….

Working comfortably in an organization for years is fine with some people, even if they do not get the recognition they deserve. But whether you will admit it or not, there is serious competition at the workplace for recognition, promotions, and career advancement. This means that just doing the bare minimum at the workplace is…

Injuries in the workplace occur frequently, overexertion being the leading cause. It involves pulling, pushing, throwing, carrying, or holding objects. Slips and falls are not far behind, representing almost 20% of workplace injuries. Employers incur the cost of compensation, legal fees, and disabling injuries. Every workplace requires a safety program that ensures workers continue to…

You shouldn’t forget how important a marketing strategy is for your business. Some of the best companies are almost solely relying on good marketing to continue their success. Devising your own marketing strategy can be tricky, and there are lots of choices and decisions you have to make. Today’s post will highlight a few of…

If you have a good idea, a solid work ethic and an idea of how to market things, the world of business should be your oyster. Yet we know that the landscape is not the absolute meritocracy people would like it to be. Some people stick around and even have a modicum of success despite…

There is nothing worse than coming back from a business trip to discover that your phone bill has cost you more than your holiday has! International calls can be extremely costly and many people find themselves in a position where they need to make them.    Take businesses as a prime example. They need to…

As a business owner, you will be very aware of what it takes to run a business of your own. You know that you need to be on top of your marketing, product development, customer engagement and finance, and one of the biggest things that you need to consider is your IT and technology. Your…

Are you considering hiring an ex-offender? Know that if you do not perform your due diligence and hire an ex-offender, you may be liable for that hire’s conduct and sued under the theory of negligent hiring. This is a problem both for employers wanting to give an ex-offender a second chance and those ex-offenders who…