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5 Clean Energy Resources For Investment

The world is going through a major energy revolution. The price of clean energy resources has been falling and the technology to use them has been improving rapidly. Many people are turning to clean energy because it’s cheaper, more efficient and better for the environment.

Wind turbines provide clean energy

But what can you do if you want to invest in this movement? What are some good resources that will provide returns on your investments over time? In this blog post we will break down the top 5 renewable energy resources that are great for investment, alongside some suggestions of great stocks!

Solar Energy

Solar energy is a useful clean energy resource that involves converting sunlight into electrical energy.…

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Top Tips for Choosing the Best Flooring for your Home Office Space

Most of us spend hours and hours working in our offices and choosing suitable flooring for home offices is an essential task to add aesthetically pleasing elements in your working area to give yourself or your employees a comfortable and clutter-free space. Here, we have teamed up with one of the UK’s leading flooring retailers, Stories Flooring, to provide you with a complete encyclopedia on flooring material along with addressing some of the top tips to help you choose the best one for your office.

Engineered wood flooring for home offices

Flooring is an important element to increase productivity, keeping that in mind one must prefer strong and flexible options for the longevity of the office area.…

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How to Apply for Small Business Loans in Singapore?

Small businesses are the building blocks of the world’s economy. Businesses today apply for loans for various reasons, the most likely is when they want to expand their business. Small businesses make up to 40% to GDP. These businesses have employed almost half of the global population which makes up for a great share in the world’s economy.

Businessman in Singapore

The pandemic outbreak in 2020 caused multiple unprecedented supply chain disruptions, labor shortages and liquidity shortages. Post Covid a good deal of Small business enterprises have turned to their government and banking sectors to assist shepherd them through difficult periods.

What is a Small Business Loan ?

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Are Employee Background Checks Legal?

Before making important personnel decisions, be it hiring, promotion, retention, or reassignment, most employers prefer background tests on potential candidates and employees. Basic checks include the candidate’s work history, financial history, criminal record, medical history, and social media use. However, while these checks are necessary, are they legal?

Employee background check

Except for specific restrictions relating to genetic and medical information, it is not illegal for employers to ask questions about a candidate’s or employee’s background. However, employers should comply with various federal and state laws that protect employees and applicants from discrimination when using this information. Outlined below are important things to know about the legality of employee background checks.…

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Going Green: 8 Ways To Make The Transition Smooth For Your Business

Businesses nowadays are realizing the need to go green. Adopting sustainable practices is no longer an option but a necessity to remain competitive in today’s marketplace.

Go green

The driving force behind this trend is the growing awareness of consumers on the environmental impact of their choices. More and more consumers today are demanding products that are environmentally friendly and free from harmful chemicals. Consumers today want to hear about more than just low prices or high quality; their desire for the whole package now involves green products and services.

Despite its popularity, switching to more environmentally friendly business operations isn’t a trend that you can jump into without any forethought or preparation.…

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5 Ways to Build a Relationship With Your Customers

A strong relationship with your customers is the key to customer retention. In person, you can build a relationship with someone by listening, helping, and engaging them. But how do you do this in business, particularly in an online business?

Customer relationship

Here are five ways to build customer relationships online.

1. Build Rapport Through the Written Word

Copywriting and content writing allow you to adopt a conversational style of writing. Since a casual style is like talking to a good friend, it builds engagement. If this style of writing serves your audience well, then you’re good to go. Most readers resonate with persuasive or expository writing that simulates a one-on-one interaction.…

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Why It’s Worth Having a Commercial Solar Panel Installation for Your Business

The advantages of solar energy may be apparent to many, and you may already have a good idea of what it can do for your business property. But if you are thinking of delving into solar energy but still have questions regarding its effectiveness, what you should know is that more business owners today are opting for this renewable energy source – and they haven’t regretted it one bit.

Commercial solar panel

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The fact is, solar energy (and renewable energy sources in general) are already taking over fossil fuels as a source of energy, and solar power is the most productive and abundant energy source out there.…

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How To Choose The Right Restaurant Tables

Choosing adaptable furniture for a restaurant’s interior design and layout will allow you to fulfill the different needs of your guests, which will save you time and money in the long run. From the selection of styles to the selection of materials and sizes from among a plethora of options, every piece should be perfectly suited to the design, function, and layout of the space.

Restaurant tables

When it comes to purchasing commercial restaurant tables and chairs for a company, the process is very different from when purchasing domestic furniture. In order to resist the rigorous usage and demands of a bustling restaurant, commercial-grade furniture should be chosen from the beginning to get the greatest results.…

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How Will The Crypto Revolution Influence The Future Of Small Businesses?

Cryptocurrency is now one of the most lucrative industries in the world since bursting into the mainstream last year after Bitcoin’s rapid rise to nearly $20,000 per coin. This propagated a giant expansion of digital currencies and widespread interest in the blockchain-supported technologies that saw the number of Cryptocurrencies grow from just under 3000 in November 2019 to 7500 in 2021.

Bitcoin accepted here

What is so impressive is how it has done so when digital currency is still in the infancy of its existence, made even more apparent when you go back to 2013 and find out that there were just 66 digital currencies in circulation.…

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HR, These Are The 5 Keys For Attracting Top Talent

According to McKinsey, superior talent is eight times more productive than merely average workers. Or, as the late Steve Jobs of Apple famously said, “Go after the cream of the cream. A small team of A+ players can run circles around a giant team of B and C players.”

Recruitment process

In the aftermath of COVID-19, organizations are having difficulty retaining staffers and attracting top talent. Now, more than at any time in recent memory, it’s an employee’s market. HR leaders should think about implementing the following strategies to become recognized by highly selective workers as a place worthy of their time and talent.…

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