How to Track your Employees Time and Still Be Seen as a Good Boss

If there is something that can put off your employees’ working spirit, it has to do with looking over their shoulders again and again while they are working. To many of them, tracking is an unnecessary administrative nuisance that has to be done away with because it is just a waste of time.

Happy and productive employee

Companies know that they have to time track their employees whether they like it or not because it is really important in gauging their productivity in the business. In fact, to avoid rubbing their employees the wrong way, several companies have tried to come up with creative and fun ways of time tracking that you may have read on tech news.…

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Difficult Sells: Hot Spruce Up Your ‘Uninteresting’ Product

As Morrissey didn’t say, some products are easier to sell than others. The latest Game of Thrones Big Book of Sex Scenes, that’s an easy sell. It’s a great title and, frankly, an SEO goldmine. The perv in all of us would love to read it – and we all know why you’re really tuning into the swords and sexing HBO show every week.

Game of Thrones

But then there are the difficult sells, the niche products that have to jostle their way through the competition and push into the limelight without customers falling asleep during their pitch. Without the proper nourishment, these speciality products will flounder like a fish in outer space.…

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The Advantages of Using Serviced Offices

There are so many advantages to using serviced offices that it’s no wonder their popularity has increased so much in recent years, especially in the UK. With there being so many prestigious London locations now available to rent as serviced office spaces, smaller business can instantly raise their profile by renting out an office space in an upmarket trendy location, but that’s not the only advantage.

Serviced office space

Here’s why your business should consider using serviced office spaces:

Flexibility

The amount of flexibility that using serviced offices offers businesses is invaluable. Not only does renting a serviced office space mean that you don’t have to commit to a lease on an expensive office block for a certain amount of time, it also means that you can up and move your company at the drop of a hat depending on where the new hip and trendy business areas in London are.…

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Employees Need to Feel Appreciated

If you’ve been paying attention to the principles of sound management theory, then you already understand the value of emotional intelligence. It’s not just psychobabble, but a real aspect of intelligence that needs to be respected in the workplace.

Although it may sound like an oxymoron, there is such a thing as happy employees.

Happy and motivated employees

Happy employees are engaged employees. In turn, engaged employees do all the things necessary to help a company prosper.

  • They are easy to manage because they are conscientious, hard-working, talented, and productive,
  • They show up on time,
  • They help each other out,
  • They work all the time they work,
  • And they provide such excellent customer service that customers wouldn’t think of going anywhere else.
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Work-Life Balance: How To Afford To Have some Fun On Your Next Business Trip

All work and no play makes for not such a fun day – or trip. Even on business trips, you need some downtime. So, here’s how to keep calm and still get your work done.

business trip to Brooklyn

Don’t Be Afraid To Get Away From Your Travel Destination

There are many times when it’s OK to venture away from your destination. If you’re staying in a hotel, like most travelers do, it’s easy to get “stuck” inside those walls. If you’re attending a trade show or event, lots of times the event will be hosted in the lobby or an adjacent building. And, you won’t have to walk too far to get there.…

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Essay on Starting a Small Business

Starting a small business is the best way to gain freedom. Although this statement is disputable, it has sense.

Why do people decide to become entrepreneurs? They are longing for independence. Small business helps one manage his time in the way he wants. He can produce the goods and services he likes. Finally, he is able to try to be responsible and creative.

If you’re considering building a website and application for your small business, it’s essential to explore the costs involved in website and application development. Check out our website and application development cost to get a clear understanding of the investment required for your venture.
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Lessons in Marketing: How to Use Promotional Items to your Advantage

Every business should incorporate promotional products as a part of their marketing campaign. When implemented well, promotional items can generate a stream of leads and referrals; as well as increasing the brand awareness for the business.

Promotional items

Many promotional items are typically used by business owners at trade shows and are given to family, friends and neighbouring businesses to create awareness. Although this is a great start, there are many other ways promotional items can be used to boost brand awareness and value to your business. Use the following tips from Melbourne’s Promotional Product Experts.

They can be used to create more compelling direct mailing campaigns

Direct mail marketing can be an effective marketing channel to drive qualified leads and sales to your business.…

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Buying Property Overseas? Why you Should Use a Specialist Money Transfer Company

Are you considering buying a property abroad? Once you’ve found the perfect plot, managed to decipher the multitude of complicated rules that often accompany a foreign purchase and had your offer accepted, it’s time to start thinking about funds.

Sold home sign

Transferring large amounts of money abroad can be very expensive and complicated – especially if you decide to do it through your bank. A number of fees could exist, not just for you as a sender, but for the recipient too. In many cases, the amount of commission you pay might not be clear and fluctuating exchange rates may also affect the final price.…

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Yelp Ratings and Review: You Are in Control

Consider these facts: 98% of Yelpers have made a purchase from a business they found on Yelp, 89% of consumers make a purchase within a week of visiting reviews sites and 29% will visit a business within a day.

While there are a variety of business directory websites that offer customer reviews, none have received the acclaim and influence that Yelp has. With strong brand power and ability to directly influence customer’s purchase behavior, specifically for local businesses, Yelp should be the first place your business starts responding to reviews.

Yelp is for all small businesses

Since Yelp was founded in 2004 it has grown to see over 95 million reviews in just 11 years, that’s over 8 million reviews a year and over 23,000 reviews a day—quite a bit of activity!…

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Six Reasons Why a Construction Company Should Invest in LinkedIn

LinkedIn represents an essential professional network for construction companies. Often considered as nothing more than an online recruitment platform or resume database, LinkedIn can actually become a powerful tool when incorporated into your online marketing strategy. Rich with a multitude of features dedicated to businesses, it is the ideal place to enhance your brand and grow your business.

LinkedIn

If your construction company is not yet on LinkedIn due to a lack of time or conviction, here are six facts that should convince you to use LinkedIn as a leverage to increase your business opportunities.

1. 414 million LinkedIn users throughout the world

LinkedIn is the largest professional social network with 414 million members, including 107 million in the USA.…

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