Posted by Penelope Herbert on February 19, 2019 · 3 Comments
When you boost office productivity you also boost the empowerment, confidence and well-being of your team. But how can that be? Hannah Thomas explains. In today’s competitive market, every company is doing their best to be as productive as possible. And it’s no news that your employees play the biggest part in this task. … Continue reading →
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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 November 15, 2018 · 1 Comment
Employee benefits can make you stand out from other employers. If you want to attract and retain the right people, there are five employee benefits you should be offering. Something that adds value to any employment position is employee benefits. When an employee signs up for a job with you, they expect to receive compensation … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Your office break room can be a far more important place than you realise. Whether you are a business owner or employee, Lana Hawkins has investigated 5 ways having an office break room can improve your company culture. It’s widely known that office design holds great importance for the success of a business. However, even … Continue reading →
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Creating small business success is an endless challenge. However, it’s something you can achieve if you work at it and keep learning along the way. Two of the things that matter most for your small business success are its safety and functionality. Ensuring the status, infracture and employees of your business are always safe and … Continue reading →
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A modern office not only says something about our business, it is also a functional space in which people love to work; thus increasing productivity. So how can you get yours? Whatever it is that your business does, you should agree that a modern office is one of the most important elements in the entire … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on January 27, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Business resurrection is possible even when you’re faced with a seemingly impossible task. Building a successful small business is hard work, and there’s nothing worse than seeing it come to an end. You may feel helpless as sales figures plummet and the venture hurtles towards a nasty crash. However, an intervention with some resurrection advice … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
To some, the idea of setting up a business from scratch is always going to feel intimidating. Because no business can be born overnight and immediately see success. In order to make something that’s going to take lasting effect, and that will really wow your customers, it takes work. Not only does this refer to … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on December 8, 2017 · Leave a Comment
We all make New Year resolutions for our personal lives, so why not do it for your business too? As 2017 draws to an end, take stock of your business year, and work out what went right and what went wrong. There are bound to be improvements you can make, not only helping you to … 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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Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 5, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Employee care can be one of the biggest issues employers face when it comes to productivity, loyalty, and company ambassadorship. How many times have you worked at a company that has no demonstrative employee care? Whether it’s due to neglect or because they force you to work too much overtime, it’s incredibly difficult to cope … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on August 31, 2017 · Leave a Comment
” Learn Code ” probably isn’t high on your list of business priorities. In fact, learning code likely hasn’t even made your top 100 of business must-do’s. Well, now might be the time to proritise it. In business, it takes more than one team to make up a successful and profitable company. There are a … Continue reading →
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Communication barriers are one of the biggest issues facing companies today. There are many common issues that pop up no matter how small or large a business is, and they always lead to one problem: a lack of communication. For instance, perhaps a piece of software you created received a lot of hate due to … Continue reading →
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The modern customer base never sits still. Marketing conventions are constantly changing, and the businesses that gain a real advantage are often the ones that aren’t afraid to try new ideas. In this kind of environment, it can be very hard to get your marketing team running as efficiently as possible, and churning out … Continue reading →
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As a business owner, at some point in time, you will need to have a serious think about marketing. And even if you have a few smart ideas knocking around your brain, the reality is that your efforts are far more likely to be successful using experienced and savvy marketers. The big question is, given … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 25, 2017 · 1 Comment
Satisfied staff is what many businesses rely upon to get work DONE! Employees give a company the power to accomplish much more than it would with just you by yourself. But, employees will cost top dollar. And, it will take some work to make sure that you get the right ones. Once you’ve gone … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 23, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Do you want a business workplace that wins you sales? Maybe you don’t realize that your workplace is one of the most vital assets at your disposal… if you use it right. More than giving people a place to work, it can create a more engaged, motivated, and happier team which is good for … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on March 21, 2017 · Leave a Comment
A crowded office is never a good sign. Be it a cluttered office with a lot of junk on the floor or an office with more members of staff than there are computers, it reduces the efficiency of your business and creates many potential bottlenecks. As such, trying to run a business in a … Continue reading →
Posted by Penelope Herbert on October 20, 2015 · 2 Comments
Have you ever worked for an organisation where there was too much gossip, backstabbing, and rumour mongering? Was the corporate culture one where no one knew what was going on so everyone was on tender hooks thinking negative things about the company? I have. And it’s not pleasant. I worked for someone who didn’t like … Continue reading →