5 Highly In-Demand Products That Have Little Competition Online


The marketplace can be extensive and vast, and it houses the largest e-commerce retail outlets out there. No wonder a lot of people want to start a business online through different platforms. The online market is full of amazing products that you could invest money and time in. Learn which products pique the interests of most online buyers to make a significant profit.

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Why Warehouses Are Notoriously Hard to Work In


Working in a factory or a warehouse is famous for many reasons. Factories and warehouses are sort of dying out in a way. More businesses are being created that are online and office based, and they’re selling services or small items. So, the need for warehouses seems to be dwindling somewhat, simply because small businesses aren’t establishing themselves enough to need a warehouse. However, that’s not to say that they’re shutting down for good and everyone is going to be out of a job. There are undeniably an enormous number of warehouses that are still operational, and more that are being built because some businesses need there to be one. However, it’s also known that they’re notoriously hard to work in. Warehouses attract a certain type of person to work in them, that’s for sure. So, we’re going to explore why warehouses are so hard to work in, and what can be done about it.

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How Don Forman United Nissan Helped The Resurgence Of Las Vegas Car Dealerships


Late last year, we reported how Las Vegas car dealerships did a pretty good job of it in offsetting the usual holiday season blues that afflict the car dealerships all across America. It is customary for car dealerships across the country to experience a drop in sales in the last quarter of the fiscal year. Still, as reports suggest, many Vegas dealerships fared better than their counterparts from other major cities in the U.S.

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How to Choose the Best Contractor for Your House Renovation


Renovating the house on your own may not be the wisest option all the time. It takes a lot of effort and time for such a big project. Hiring a contractor, who is professional in what they do, can be an alternative. However, nowadays, there are a bunch of contractors already, which makes it hard to decide.

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Do You Know What to Do if You are Misclassified as Independent Contractor?


When working on a job for some business you can be classified as an employee or independent contractor. There are guidelines set by government that determines the proper classification. The classification determines what benefits you will receive, what type and how much tax you will need to pay and so on. That is why it is important that you pay close attention to your classification and take appropriate action if you are not classified correctly.

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What Do UK’s New Transfer Pricing Rules Mean for SMEs?


SMEs have historically been exempted from UK transfer pricing rules. This year’s new rules have extended the rules to all UK businesses, including SMEs. What are the new rules, how do they work, and how we as North London Accountants can help SMEs prepare for them?

In recent years, there have been major changes to UK tax legislation to ensure that large international businesses cannot take advantage of differences between domestic and international tax rules. Amazon is an obvious example we’re all familiar with.

As part of HMRC’s ongoing efforts to close tax loop holes and ensure that taxpayers and businesses are declaring and paying the correct amount of tax, in April last year the government introduced new legislation governing anti-profit fragmentation.

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Why You Should Never Lend Money to Friends and Colleagues


Borrowing money from friends is a great way of meeting your immediate/urgent monetary requirements. It offers you a chance to repay the loan as per your convenience. There is no rate of interest (in most cases). Most importantly, you are not required to fill any document while borrowing money from a friend.

In all fairness, borrowing money from friends is quite tempting. Some of your best friends (who trust you) will never think twice before lending money.  Well, trust is a big thing, much bigger than profit and loss, isn’t it? Lending money adds to an individual’s goodwill. As a borrower, you are considered trustworthy when you repay the loan amount on time (again and again).

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5 Innovative Ways to Reduce Packaging Cost


As the famous adage goes, “The first impression is the last impression”, it seems that businesses today cannot agree more to it.

The entire game revolves around packaging well, in a manner that will attract the attention of customers in just a glance. It is vital as it not only enhances the brand value but also plays a role in influencing the buying decision of the customer.

And, owing to this reason, brands leave no stone unturned in making their packaging as innovative, unique, and most importantly, attractive as possible. For the same, they are seen shelling out a hefty sum of money.

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How to Grow Your Construction Business


After a rocky few years following the infamous financial crash of 2008, the construction is well and truly back. Indeed, these are considered to be something of boom years for the industry — from a small to large scale, things are getting built. If you have a construction company, then you’ll be in a strong position to reap the benefits of the building boom. But of course, you can’t expect the pie to be fed to you; you have to go out there and take a slice for yourself. And that’ll mean growing and developing your business. But how can you do this? We take a look at a few tried and tested tips below.

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Infographic: How Automation of Home Can Help You Save Money


Many homeowners have lately started to replace their old appliances with smart ones, as smart appliances provide more convenience and energy efficiency. Now, technology has made it possible for you to manage all your home appliances and devices from one place while saving more money and reducing your carbon footprint. For example, you can start your air conditioner or preheat your oven remotely before you get home. You can also add a smart indoor garden to your home if you like fresh herbs, and the system will automatically notify you about when to add more water or nutrients.

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