Important Tips to Create a Winning Tender

October 18, 2020


Contractors, when looking for work, will often need to provide a tender document in order to secure the contract. Your tender response is of critical importance and makes the difference between you getting the job and not getting it.

We are going to take you through all the steps that construction contractors should follow when creating a tender. Firstly, when you receive the relevant documentation, read through it thoroughly and make sure you understand everything before drafting a response. You should also raise any questions you have with the buyer. It is better to seek clarification, as opposed to misunderstanding something that is written in the tender document.

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Best Practices to Manage Fleet in Your Transportation Business

October 16, 2020


If you run a transportation business, you will be fully aware that one of the most important elements in this is the management of your fleet. As long as you are looking after your fleet, you are going to find that your business is much more likely to succeed, so it’s definitely something to be aware of. But what exactly is meant by good fleet management, and how does it really look? Let’s take a look at this in some detail, so we can really get to the bottom of it. Your transportation business is going to benefit from this hugely.

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3 Signs Your Laptop Is Infected with Malware

October 16, 2020


There are over 350,000 incidents of malware identified each day on laptops, and whether these are computers allocated for business use, personal use, or both, these viruses are going to cause many different problems. Some will be small inconveniences like a slow running computer. Others will be much bigger challenges and involve having to shut down the business or lose out financially when money is stolen online.

If your laptop is infected with malware, you need to get it fixed as soon as possible to prevent any further damage being caused, but it can sometimes be difficult to know whether you have a malware program installed or not. Here are some of the signs to look out for so you know you need to get professional help.

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8 Ways to Make Your Website More Interactive and Engaging

October 15, 2020


The internet is the greatest information resource in history but with more web pages online now than there are people in the world, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for website owners to attract and retain users.

It’s well-proven that users normally spend a maximum of 15 seconds on a web page before clicking back for other options. With the vast majority of internet traffic being generated by search engines, users are spoiled for choice when it comes to content and the temptation to click back can be huge if they aren’t immediately presented with the information they’re looking for.

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4 Potential Issues to Resolve When Hiring Overseas Employees

October 15, 2020


Recruitment is usually one of the biggest issues when a company is trying to expand. This is also the case when investors try to start a venture in a foreign country. Understanding employment laws at home is already tough as it is, so you can only imagine how complex things can get in a completely different jurisdiction. Finding top talent can also be a challenge when you have little understanding of the local job market and culture. Let’s take a look at some of the potential issues you might face when hiring overseas employees.

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How to Support an Employee Who Was a Victim of Domestic Violence

October 15, 2020


Abusive relationships can be emotionally destructive for the victim. It can tear down a person’s confidence and sense of self-worth. As a business owner, you have the opportunity to support your employee should they open up to you about their situation.

It might be daunting, and you may feel that you don’t know what to do. We take you through some information to help you understand how you can be of assistance.

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6 Signs It’s Time to Outsource in Your Small Business

October 15, 2020


In today’s business world, we have the constant pressures of social media, the global market, and a global pandemic to deal with – that’s a lot. It’s not surprising, then, that many companies are on the lookout for ways to reduce the various stresses of modern business while still functioning as well as they ever did. One way to achieve this is via outsourcing. If you’ve been wanting to know your customer better and implement strategies to turn them into clients, for example, you can consider lead generation outsourcing to the Philippines or to any top BPO company to help you with this task.

Outsourcing enables businesses to take the pressure off employees, lower costs and meet challenges, but still, some companies are reluctant to try it either because they don’t trust the process or they’re not sure whether they really need to. We may not be able to help you with the former, but we can definitely help you decide if you need to give it a go – just check out these sure signs it’s time to outsource:

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How to Attract and Keep Talent in Your Business

October 14, 2020


One of the biggest challenges for any business owner is staff turnover. Not only does it cost to post job ads, or pay recruitment companies to find suitable candidates; it also costs a company their time as well.

Constantly dealing with leavers and subsequent training of new colleagues eats away at the time a business should be delivering. So, things such as giving benefits and investing in onboarding software to assist HR teams are crucial to businesses to help them be more productive and retain employees.

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3 Reasons Why Packaging is Just as Important as Your Product

October 14, 2020


It’s surprising how so many people still see packaging as a detail. This is literally the first thing people see about your product. It can also affect your whole operation and the success of the product at so many levels.

It can have a direct effect on shipping, for instance, or the stability and shelf life of the product. Then there is the ethical aspect you have to worry about. Packaging should play a major role in your manufacturing decisions, and one mistake could end up setting you back or ruining your product’s chance of succeeding in the marketplace. Here are a few reasons why packaging is just as important as your product.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of Circuit Breakers and Fuses

October 13, 2020


Electrical systems are fairly complicated, but everybody needs to have a basic understanding of them. If you’re wondering whether circuit breakers or fuses are a better option for the electrical system in your home, here’s what you need to know about the pros and cons of each option.

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