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A lot of things have changed in the last decade for the business world. Technology has evolved digitally and online to create a suite of tools and tactics that you can use to get better results from your team when you ditch the office. So don’t ignore these five tech tricks, or your competitors could gain an edge over you down the line: Results Only Work Environment It can be tempting to look at the clock in and clock out times of your employees or what they report spending on certain tasks. However, the only thing that should matter is…
Social media metrics are worth paying attention to, especially if you are a business that hires over social media. However, regardless of the ultimate goals of your social media marketing strategy, you need to pay attention to specific metrics to evaluate and, if necessary, to adjust your approach. Some of those important social media metrics include: Audience Growth Rate If your audience is not growing, you are doing something wrong. A good social media strategy will help you build your audience and followers. The number of followers you have should not remain stagnant. Pay attention to the rate at which…
If you run your own business, you know just how important your clients are. Most of your marketing and development decisions boil down to the desire to impress, delight, and interest your customers. Did you know that caring for your customers includes more than just creating fantastic products, though? One of the most important things any small business owner or entrepreneur can do is to prepare for emergencies. Here’s why. The Danger of Outages Power outages aren’t just inconvenient. They can be dangerous, too. For many store owners, power outages can be an incredible nightmare. If your shop stocks refrigerated…
If you are looking for a job right now, then there are many factors that you need to consider. However, one that you should not overlook in addition to pay and company culture is how they deal with workers comp. You have certain rights and responsibilities with regards to an injury suffered on the job. Here is what you need to know: HR is on Your Side HR is not just there to manage payroll and training. They are also the ones who can help you get your injuries managed the right way within the company’s system. These are the…
Individuals that list starting an organic farm as a goal will cite a lot of great reasons to do so. A few of these reasons are to promote a healthier lifestyle, be a benefit to the environment, and to live a quiet, simple life. But starting a farm is essentially like starting a new business. The following considerations are of utmost importance to anyone desiring to start an organic farm. Land The organic farm owner that does not own land will need to rent or purchase sufficient space to raise livestock and grow produce. It may be a good idea…
If you are thinking of opening an online store or want to open a new one, then there are several key things you will need to do. While the list of things that you can do to sell merchandise on an online site is almost endless, concentrating on thesefour things gives you an excellent starting point. From there, you can build on that firm foundation. Here are four tips for managing an online storefront better. Attract Customers There are many ways that you can attract customers to your storefront. Find the right keywords and make sure that you use them…
Commercial refrigeration is very different from domestic refrigeration. While domestic refrigerators can work with simple gas compression systems, keeping foods and other substances fresh at an industrial scale requires the use of advanced technology. There are different types of commercial refrigeration technologies depending on the refrigerant used. The most common are ammonia, carbon dioxide, propane, CFCs and HCFCs, and ammonia/carbon dioxide cascade refrigeration. This article discusses the different technologies used in commercial refrigerations along with their benefits and drawbacks. Ammonia Refrigeration The use of ammonia as a refrigerant started in the 1870s. However, it was not widely embraced because chlorofluorocarbons…
From the rural country to the big city, there are people with dental implants. The thing is, many of their friends and family members don’t know they have implants. Since they look so natural, it’s easy to pretend that they are real teeth. And most people wouldn’t ever know unless they were told. People also don’t realize there is more than one type of dental implant. Individual implants are perhaps better known than a newer approach known as the All-on-4 implant. When the time comes to say goodbye to our natural teeth, one or both of these solutions may be…
If you have to travel much for business, then you know how expensive and what a hassle these trips can be. If you’re not properly prepared, business trips can send you into the panic zone. Fortunately, there are a few tips you can take with you to help you have a fun, cheap and easy business trip. Negotiate Your Hotel Rate The first thing everyone wants to know when they go on a business trip is how to get a great deal on a hotel. Many people don’t know this, but sometimes you can negotiate your hotel rate. Ask the…
Every year, around 4,500 workers across the United States die in work-related accidents with more than 3 million reported workplace illnesses and injuries per year. The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) is designed to ensure a safe and healthy work environment and places many responsibilities on employers to provide a workplace free of hazards. Here are five of the most important OSHA safety laws your business needs to understand. Some Businesses Are Partially Exempt from Some OSHA Rules Depending on the size of your business and your industry, you may be exempt from many OSHA requirements. Small businesses with…