8 Team Building Event Ideas to Improve Employee Collaboration

April 20, 2019


Most of us spend a lot of our lives at work so it makes sense that you would want to find a job that you love and a company that you enjoy working for.

Your salary is important, of course, but so is workplace happiness and a feeling that you are valued and belong, and it is a lot easier to stay working for an employer that empathizes with your needs rather than being somewhere that feels like a grind.

A great way of building that much-valued team spirit is to get involved with some events that bring everyone closer together. Here are some team-building ideas that could put a smile on everyone’s face and make you look forward to another day at the office.

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5 Tips to Get the Most Out of Trade Show for Your Business

April 20, 2019


Participating in a trade show can be a great way to boost your businesses revenue and create new contacts. Creating a space where potential customers can engage with your business has consistently shown to benefit the bottom line. People want more than professional interaction; they want to form a professional relationship.

Creating an engaging trade show booth can be difficult, so here are 5 tips to build an exciting and appealing trade show booth.

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What is Account-Based Marketing and How Can Your Business Benefit from It

April 19, 2019


Marketing is a crucial part of any modern-day business. You have to make customers aware of your presence if you want to make any sales. Two of the most commonly used marketing strategies are Business-to-Consumer (B2C) and Business-to-Business (B2B) marketing. The main difference between B2B and B2C marketing is that the latter tries to appeal to the consumer’s deepest emotions in order to make them purchase an item. On the other hand, B2B marketing is focused on showing the customer that purchasing the product will solve their problems and give them value for their money. However, there’s another form of advertising that’s slowly gaining momentum with modern businesses – it is called account-based marketing.

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How to Spruce Up Office Space Without Breaking the Bank

April 19, 2019


There is no doubt that the environment plays a substantial role in how you tackle the challenges of the day. That said, many people tend to overlook the importance of a productive environment, most especially business owners, as they have plenty of other things to worry about. However, considering how big of an impact the environment can have on productivity, it would be a shame to neglect something that can be tackled and rectified in a few simple steps.

While it can be somewhat confusing to figure out how to spruce up the office space if you do not have enough experience, it does not have to be a challenging experience. Here are just a few ways to spruce up the office space without breaking the bank!

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7 Sources of Inspiration Every Business Owner Should Tap Into

April 18, 2019


There are millions of entrepreneurs in this country and across the world right now. Unfortunately, a large percentage of these entrepreneurs haven’t been successful, at least not the way they expected when they entered the world of entrepreneurship. Some encountered challenges along the way and decided to quit while some haven’t been able to progress past a certain point.

Perhaps they must have lacked or been ignorant of finding a source of inspiration that would’ve been their turnaround. Fortunately for you, we’ve prepared a list of most common sources of inspiration that you can tap into, especially when your business needs some new energy and passion. Please read on.

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How to Manage Your Online Store to Get Ahead of Competition

April 18, 2019


There are plenty of reasons why anyone would decide to create an online store rather than utilise the marketplace platforms provided by eBay and Amazon. Even if the platforms might be relatively safe, it is also difficult to achieve success when the prerequisites are strict and the platforms are limiting overall. For most savvy business owners, the stifling nature of the big-name platforms far outweighs the benefits of having a stable marketplace to sell merchandise.

That said, managing an online store can be quite challenging if you are unsure of how to go about doing it. It is not just about selling your merchandise – you make your own success, and it is up to you to craft a sterling customer experience. Fortunately, you do not have to go through it alone. By following a few easy tips, you will be able to deliver the online shopping experience that your customers deserve!

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8 Toxic Traits That Are Holding You Back in Your Career

April 17, 2019


Toxicity in the workplace is hard to ignore, especially when it’s coming from the inside out. If you find that you aren’t progressing as much as you’d hope to in your career, it may be due to your personality traits. To succeed in professional career it is not sufficient to work hard. Your personal traits matter as much as your professional ones. The following eight toxic traits are keeping you from succeeding in your career:

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5 Need-to-Know Ways to Create Your Own Pay Stubs at Home

April 17, 2019


Although pay stubs are not a compulsory requirement by the law, it is good to provide your employees with them whenever you are issuing checks or prior to the payday.   Actually, some states recommend that you issue the employees with the pay stubs one day to the date of payment. This will enable them to understand the breakdown of their salaries from the viewpoints of deductions and taxes.  As an employer, you might also require the copies of these paystubs as they can assist you in the future especially if there are payment issues. At a personal or corporate level, you can make pay stubs at the comfort of your home using various approaches as discussed below:

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The Basic Standards of ERISA Every Business Owner Needs to Know

April 17, 2019


The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) sets standards on voluntary retirement and health plans offered to employees in the private sector. While it doesn’t require employers to offer healthcare, retirement, disability, or welfare plans, for those that do, it dictates what must be included in these plans.

Failure to comply with the basic standards of ERISA can result in hefty fines and penalties. Participants will also have grounds for civil suits against their employer if the information was not appropriately and clearly disclosed. With such heavy penalties, employers must make themselves aware of ERISA law to avoid falling afoul.

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How To Create a Positive Company Culture

April 16, 2019


The backbone of any type of business is its company culture. While large corporations may be able to rely on fun perks and large salaries to entice people to join their teams, small companies usually have to depend on a positive company culture to encourage employees to stay on. If you own any type of small business, you know how crucial it is to hire the right people to join your team. Here are five ways you can create a positive work environment and avoid a high rate of employee turnover.

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