Posted by Penelope Herbert on November 26, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Workplace human error is a component of most businesses. Whilst some of these mistakes may be harmless, others could be costly both to your finances and to your reputation. Because humans aren’t like machines, there’s no easy to fix to workplace human error. However there are things you can do to reduce it and make it … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 10, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Small business fires can affect profitability and productivity if not dealt with effectively… and I don’t mean business fires caused by an electrical fault. When you own a small business, regardless of its size, there are going to be business fires that break out. As the business owner, putting them out is 100% your responsibility. … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 7, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Working for a bad boss can be hell. Anyone can get to a superior position, but not everyone has the leadership skills necessary for the role. Whilst a bad boss could simply be incompetent, in most cases it’s an issue of bullying or micromanaging that is the problem.I know this situation first hand, unfortunately. You … Continue reading →
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