3 Corporate Governance Best Practices Every Business Must Follow


Broadly speaking, corporate governance refers to the structures and practices through which businesses manage their affairs and work to meet their strategic, legal and financial objectives. It’s sometimes assumed that only well-established, large companies need to concern themselves with this area of management. In reality though, companies of all sizes and at any stage of their development can benefit from having effective governance policies in place.

Although there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to corporate governance, there are certain basics that all businesses can benefit from considering, and here are three of the most important.

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How to Embrace and Nurture the Oncoming Freelancing Economy


Your business has access to a diverse global workforce today. The proliferation of online tools geared towards remote work has enabled more and more professionals to enter the freelance market. More than 35 percent of workers in the United States are freelancers, as are millions more around the world.

How can your business embrace the oncoming freelancing economy and manage a team of remote workers successfully?

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Philanthropy Is One of the Most Admirable Traits for Small Business


People admire businesses that have done well because of their dedication to selling the highest quality products and services, core beliefs like staying focused on goals, and providing an excellent customer experience. Having a technological advantage, combined with good game plan for achieving the objectives the business has set its sights on are also good business strategies.

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8 Technical Writing Principles You Need to Master


Technical writing means more than just knowing the technical jargon of your niche and being able to translate it into plain English. It’s also about focusing on the product and writing clear guidelines that are easy to understand and apply by both technical and non-technical readers.

How do you do that? By mastering a few key principles.

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Infographic: The future of fuel


Our roads are becoming more populated with all types of vehicles. As a result of this, more fuel is being used — but the types of fuel we’re using is changing as we become more aware of the effects fuel consumption is having on our planet.

In the infographic below, Motorparks retailer of the Ford Folkestone, has provided details on electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles and other alternative fuels that can be used. The graphic documents the history of how these types of vehicles have come about.

You can see below that there are both advantages and disadvantages which could either make or break your decision to purchase one of these vehicles. So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at the infographic below and find out some new facts that you might not have known before.

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How to Build a Successful Business Empire


Now that Donald Trump has safely occupied the White House, and Oprah is no longer producing new episodes, you may be asking who the next business mogul will be. If you’re looking for some tips yourself to become the next global magnate, see below for a crash course in empire building.

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4 Tips to Get the Most Out of Business Loan


Taking out a small business loan can be the key to improving your revenue. However, there is a right and a wrong way to use your loan. If the loan money is used wisely it can help accelerate the business growth. On the other hand if it not handled carefully you can lose it all and end up filing for bankruptcy. Here are 4 tips you can use to get the most out of the business loan and improve your business.

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How to Provide Health Insurance to Employees without Spending a Fortune

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For small business owners hiring and retaining best employees is crucial. Your best employees can help you grow the business to new heights and compete effectively in the market. It is paramount for you to offer best salary and benefit package to your employees so that your business remains preferred place to work. One of the most sought-after benefits by employees today is health insurance. When you consider rising cost of healthcare in the U.S. it is not surprising that employees want the safety and security of health insurance that employers provide. That is why small business owners should be concerned about health of their employees and provide health insurance that is economical and easy to use.

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3 Simple Tips to Grow Your Small Business


Every small business owner dreams of becoming the next Amazon or Google. While there is nothing wrong with this aspiration the sad reality is that the chances of getting to that stage is one in a million. But that should stop you from trying hard. Even if you can grow you business to a fraction of Amazon it can add substantial value. Your strategy and execution plays a big role in determining how far you will be able to take your business. Here are 3 simple tips anyone can follow:

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5 Digital Strategies to Take Your Startup to the Next Level


You’ve set out on your own and established a small startup that has morphed into an enterprise that is hiring people and growing. Maybe, you even had a brilliant idea, actualized it and got the funding required to get on your feet. Regardless of how you started your business, it is important that you continue pushing on.

Now is not the time to rest on your laurels; you have to keep up the momentum to reach even loftier goals. With that in mind, you realize that you are no longer just competing with local businesses, but going head-to-head with top industry brands as well, and here are five strategies to grow your business to the next level.

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