Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 30, 2023 · Leave a Comment
When it comes to creating a successful team, we’ve all got our work cut out for us, especially as most employees are now demanding a more flexible approach to working. Remote working has undoubtedly been the savior of so many employees’ morale. However, this can mean that there are a few issues in relation to … Continue reading →
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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 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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Do you have a product-driven business? On the surface, it seems like product development businesses are the simplest of all. But are they really? Seemingly, a product-driven business operates with a very basic structure: The company produces a product, to their own exact designs and specifications. The company then directly sells the product to customers. This … Continue reading →
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Posted by Penelope Herbert on April 17, 2018 · Leave a Comment
Money saving is often high on the list of small business reforms. As a business owner, you will know all too well that money is precious. Everything you spend contributes to the level of profit your business achieves. That’s why it’s important to keep an eye on money saving and reducing unnecessary spending in your … 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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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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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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If you manage a business, you’re probably aware that achieving success doesn’t come easy. If you get it right, you can make a lot of money in business, but there are many pitfalls out there. If you’re keen to avoid common management mistakes, here’s what not to do when you’re at the top of … 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 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 →