How to Create Your First Business Website without HTML Knowledge

August 2, 2017


In the very early stages of your business, establishing an online presence can be crucial. Having a space where your customers can find out more information about your products and services can dramatically increase your conversion rate. This online space can also be a way for new clients or customers to find you, especially if you offer a service that is not reliant on location.

Creating this first website can be tricky, especially if you are a solo entrepreneur or have a very small startup budget. You may not have the funds to hire a professional website developer, but if that is the case, there is hope. Even with little to no HTML knowledge, there are plenty of ways to create an impressive and user friendly website.

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Studying Overseas: Reviewing the Best Foreign Exchange Service for Students

August 1, 2017


Hundreds and thousands of students from all across the globe come to Australia to gain admission in top-notch colleges and universities offering bachelors, masters and PHD programs in various fields. It wouldn’t be wrong to rank it among the three best places for higher education in the world.

The reasons are manifold. For starters, the Australian lifestyle is something everyone wishes to become a part of. Second, it provides ample opportunities to explore the beautiful land and third, people here regard education, culture and traditional values and understand the important role it plays in building one’s character and personality.

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4 Ways Guest WiFi Can Boost Your Business Marketing

August 1, 2017


Marketing is key for many businesses. It’s the activity that helps your business survive through every eventuality, whether it’s reaching new customers or nourishing your current ones. But you may not be aware of the new internet marketing tactics that you can implement through your existing software.

One gambit is the free guest WiFi that you offer your customers. Forming an integral part of many offices and business locations, you’re able to turn your WiFi network into a marketing machine!

In this guide, we’ve shared four simple ways that your business can use guest WiFi to aid your current marketing strategy, as well as the tactics that you can use to nurture your existing customers:

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Duties and Responsibilities That Come with Being a Homeowner

July 31, 2017


An Owner Builder is a home owner that is interested in carrying out a construction project on their residential property. DIY-ing construction and renovation projects has recently gained a lot of popularity, and more people are moving towards not choosing a contractor.

Owner builders take all the responsibility and duties of a general contractor on themselves. While they might not be well-trained like a contractor, they can seek help from them on certain matters.

Apart from the general construction responsibility, it is your job as an owner builder, to take care of the following things:

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2 Non-Traditional Funding Options You Should Not Ignore

July 27, 2017


If you are considering a way to raise finance for a new business project, you shouldn’t ignore the benefits that both the Enterprise Investment Scheme and crowdfunding can have in reaching your goals. Current Capital, which specialises in guiding people through their investment journeys, explains why:

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How to Make Your Small Business a Safe Place for Employees

July 27, 2017


Is your business a safe place to work in? Unfortunately, many workplaces are potential death traps and many people’s lives are put at risk. However, some simple steps and precautions can dramatically change this situation and make your company a safer place for your employees. Below are some of the ways you can ensure that your business is safer for everyone who works there.

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Loyalty Programs

July 27, 2017


Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to build a solid relationship with your customers and give them incentives to keep coming back. However, their purpose can be easily defeated if they’re not implemented correctly. In this article, we’re going to explore some of the most common do’s and don’ts of loyalty programs so you can start yours on the right foot.

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What Factors Do You Need to Consider Before Purchasing Big Machinery

July 26, 2017


For businesses such as mining, agriculture or manufacturing purchasing a big machinery is a very important decision. You do not buy them every day, or even every year. Not only you need to spend tens of thousands of dollars, but you also need to make sure you make the best use out of it to justify the expense. You also need to understand and figure out how you will obtain the financing. That is why you cannot take this decision lightly. Below we describe some important factors you need to consider before making that big decision.

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6 Tips to Make Compensation Claim After Personal Injury

July 26, 2017


Car accidents occur frequently, and that is why every driver needs to have personal injury insurance. However, most people don’t have an idea about the best way they can make a compensation claim when they have been injured. That is because you need to go about it in the proper manner and learn the appropriate terms and conditions of your accident injury claim. If you have been looking to make a compensation claim when you have been injured, here is how you can do it:

  1. Prepare, Organize, and Prepare

    You should be organized and prepared when going to make your compensation claim. This means bringing all the documents and organizing them properly, so you can access them immediately. The best prepared person will generally win fair compensation when they are injured.

  2. Understand What Constitutes Suffering and Pain

    You need to understand exactly what constitutes as suffering and pain, before you go on making a compensation claim. This is because you should know where you stand when negotiating for your claim, and it will also help move the case along faster. You need to know your stuff, otherwise the negotiator will try to trick you into not taking the best compensation you can avail.

  3. Speak Professionally

    To ensure that the claims adjusters take your claims seriously, you must treat them with the same respect that you would give to any other professional. This means you need to speak in a clear, controlled, and steady voice, without resorting to insults, or screaming at the top of your lungs at them. Make sure that you don’t sound desperate, and don’t try to make them feel sorry for you. If you’re not genuine or professional towards them, you will not win a suitable compensation.

  4. Don’t Presume Anything

    People generally think very highly of themselves, but when you’re going to make a claim for compensation when you have been injured, it is best you don’t presume anything. Don’t allow yourself to think about the outcome of the compensation before a meeting has even taken place. Keep faith in yourself and don’t try to force the compensation.

  5. Don’t Attempt to Get Personal

    It is best that you keep things professional without attempting to get personal with the claims adjustor. This will serve you better in the end, because if you try to make things personal it can quickly get messy, and the outcome will not be in your favor. The claims adjustor is not your friend, and venting out your anger onto them isn’t going to do your claim any good. So keep your cool, remain professional, and calmly state your claim.

  6. Never Imply or Invite Collusion

    There have been several cases in the past, where injured parties have misunderstood something from the adjustor, and have implied that they are proposing something illegal. If you try to work an angle and get them into unnecessary trouble, they will start treating your claim with discontent and move on. So, it’s in your best interest to keep things smooth and not accuse them of having any bias towards you.

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Factory Trends of The Future

July 25, 2017


Technical innovations are reshaping nearly every industry in the world, and have been for quite some time. As the years go on, greater strides are made that transform everything from production to worker safety. Here are some of the trends that making a positive impact on the future of manufacturing.

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