Small Business Owners: Wise up to Waste with Recycled Envelopes

November 13, 2014

Envelopes
At a time when countries and international organisations are trying to limit the damage being done to the planet by 21st century living, it’s important that businesses and individuals do all they can to help. One small gesture a company can make in this respect is switching to recycled envelopes. Not only will making the switch save your organisation money, it will give your company precious kudos in the eyes of your clients, as well as being a badge of honour for your business when you’re attempting to win new business.

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Can Eco-Friendly Office Help Save Money and Improve Employee Morale?

November 12, 2014

Eco Office
Green is good! This slogan is not only useful for propaganda, but in reality the eco friendly office can help small business owners save money in the long-term. Not only that, studies have proved that by implementing eco friendly philosophy and policies in the office can boost employee morale and productivity by making them feel better overall.

A number of companies, large and small, have started looking at environmental impact of their business and implementing projects that reduce their overall footprint on the environment engage their employees in the process. How can your small business get started on this journey? Here are three ideas to begin with.

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How can Professional Safety Training Benefit Small Business

November 10, 2014

Workplace Safety
Whether you own a small business or manage a large factory, the safety of your employees should always be on top of your mind. After all, it is not only mandated by government laws, but it is also good business practice. One small misstep can cost you a lot in terms of legal fees and business reputation. While you can take all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety of your employees, sometimes it is easier to allow another company to take over your safety training needs. A professional security training company like isafety.ca can handle safety training Fort McMurray. Here are some reasons why allowing another firm to handle this for you is important.

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What can Business Consulting Firm Do to Improve Your Business

November 10, 2014

Business Consulting
Nowadays, many situations can arise in a business where you need to make big decisions. When this happens, it can sometimes be difficult to make the right choice. Many factors can come into play that can affect your decision, such as stress or being objective. However, you can use companies like Lyle Charles Consulting, Inc. Using these types of consulting services can help you to take some of the added stress away.

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Should You Tap into Home Equity Loans for your Cash Needs?

November 9, 2014

Home
The recession affected those living in the United States in number of different ways. Some people lost hours at work, which made caring for their families difficult, and others found themselves drawing unemployment and scrambling to find a new job. The recession also did lot of damage to the housing market. More homes went on the market than there were buyers, which led to homes selling for well below market value. As many found themselves trying to rebound from the recession, they often looked at equity lines to cover the costs they have.

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The Top 4 PhD Research Papers in the UK

November 9, 2014

Research
Most PhD theses are read by only a handful of people: the student, his or her examiners, and perhaps a few researchers working in the same field. However, some PhD theses are so ground-breaking that they have much greater appeal.

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What can a Shopping Cart Do for Your Web Store

November 4, 2014

Shopping Cart
A web store is a great way to start your first business. With very little setup and overhead costs, you can be open for business within a day, as long as you have an appealing website, good products and a website shopping cart to help you collect payments for purchases. A shopping cart has many benefits, and without it, you will not see as many customers as you could expect once you install this type of an application on your site.

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5 Avenues to Earn Money as a Writer

November 3, 2014

Writer
Thousands of people nowadays have chosen to be their own boss by working as freelancers. Internet has created great opportunities for these people. Many types of writing skills are highly required on the internet industry. It is possible for writers to make decent money by doing what they know best and have an interest in. There are five ways writers can employ themselves. These are creative opportunities. They require hard work, self-motivation, dedication, positive attitude and lots of spirits, and willingness to endure financial risks. Five ways writers can employ themselves are freelancing, copywriting, article (web-content) writing, blogging and writing consulting services. These are potential opportunities that can be tapped online and offline platforms.

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UK Government Launches Guide to Find the Right Business Finance

November 2, 2014

Business Finance
Probably the definitive manual for any business looking for funding in the UK is a new Business Finance Guide, jointly launched by the Institute of Chartered Accounts in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the British Business Bank, and promoted by the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and 18 major finance and business organisations.

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Green is Good (Business) – Efficient Ways to Make Solar Electricity

October 31, 2014

Solar Energy
Every citizen of this planet and every business have responsibility to make good use of the resources and save them for the next generation. Currently, majority of electricity is being produced from fossil fuel, however we all know that it is not going to last forever. We have to look for alternate sources of energy to ensure that we will save fossil fuel for the future, and stop polluting the planet with greenhouse gases. Alternate sources of energy such as solar, wind and geothermal can produce electricity with little operating cost once installation is complete. Continue reading to learn what solar energy is and how sun can be used to produce efficient electricity.

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