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March 10, 2016

The Who, What & Why of Outsourcing to Increase Productivity

There are three things that entrepreneurs can leverage to maximize productivity and growth Anything that has a steep learning curve and is critical to your operation is best left to a qualified professional. Financial tasks fall squarely into this category. For example, ADP business payment solutions offer financial options that are continuously evolving. Clients feel better knowing their finances are being managed properly. Just make sure to schedule regular check-ins to review the financials yourself. Tasks that are administrative are easy to hand off to a virtual assistant. Benefits of Outsourcing Rather Than Staying In-House or Handling It Yourself Still not convinced that outsourcing is the best solution? Then consider these benefits:…

March 9, 2016

The job of the assembly line worker, and how they changed the world

Assembly line workers are tasked with performing a specified task, numerous times each day, as their role in the assembly of a product. Parts are added sequentially in most cases, moving along the line from worker to worker. Products like computers, televisions, cars, and many other mechanical or electronic items are manufactured this way. However, in some operations entire workgroups perform certain tasks, as opposed to just one worker doing it. On occasion, workgroups can be responsible for performing several similar tasks, with workers rotating between the different jobs to prevent boredom. Assembly lines are usually highly specialized. So for…

March 9, 2016

Make It Your Business Not to Stress Out

Running a company can seem like a stressful endeavor, especially when times are trying. For many business owners, finding ways to alleviate the stress can seem like a job in and of itself. With that in mind, what are some of the ways business owners can deflect some of the daily stress that comes with overseeing a business? Don’t Try to Be a Hero In order for your business to be successful, you need to distribute the workload equally among your employees. If you run a small business on your own, this is typically not an option (unless you have…

March 3, 2016

You Can Always Dream – London’s Poshest Office Space

You’ve just moved into your new offices and you’re sharing them with lots of other enthusiastic start-ups companies and entrepreneurs. It’s great to have finally moved out of that draughty garage and into a building that has a receptionist, a flushing toilet and even a microwave, right? You’re on your way up… Don’t look too hard at Enstar Capital’s office building in Mayfair, then, because you might feel somewhat deflated. There is no other London city office space like this one. You may want to look away now if you’re prone to envy. Last October, property developers Enstar Capital opened…

March 2, 2016

Tips to boost assembly line production in your factory

If you’re looking to speed up your assembly line, there are three basic strategies for doing so – namely, line pacing choice, strategic employee positioning, and worker incentives. However, you should bear in mind that efficiency also demands regular maintenance of your assembly line’s machinery in order to prevent breakdowns from occurring. Then again, the layout of your facility also plays a role, because workstations shouldn’t be too spaced out otherwise this will lead to diminished productivity. Line pacing choice One good strategy worth trying refers to line pacing choice. By allowing workers to maintain their own production rhythm, workers…

January 29, 2016

The Business of Avoiding Identity Theft

Business owners have enough to fret about on a daily basis, so needing to deal with hackers is something they would rather avoid. With that being said, you are seeing more and more in the news about identity theft thieves aka cyber-criminals getting away with breaking into business websites. When such activities occur, business owners can be left with financial issues and of course public relations nightmares. While there are different tricks of the trade to lower the odds your business site will fall victim to identity theft thieves, some of these tricks ultimately boil down to just plain old…

December 27, 2015

Check out the new Groupon site today

Facing the task of reviving its declining business model and falling revenues, Groupon.com has become been a bit clever and followed the Yellow Pages’ lead. The website has become an awesome resource for all various shops, restaurants and businesses in your area. But it’s more than that, too. As well as its listings, Groupon incorporates its well known deal-a-day coupons and vouchers with the information about each business. In other words, you the consumer can enjoy the benefit of searching for exactly what it is you’re looking for, with steep discounts added in on top. Take a look at this…

December 15, 2015

3 Reasons Why Business Telephone System is Still Relevant

Photo by CC user Dave Dugdale via Flickr, www.rentvine.com and www.learningVideo.com At this digital age and time, technology evolves quickly and some things are being left behind. However, there are still things that stay, like the business phone systems. No matter how fast-paced the world is today, some things are meant to remain and last long. As a business owner, it is essential for you to own business phones and have a reliable online access. Regardless if you have handheld or cordless business telephones, these are still one of the ideal ways to contact your clients. It is also of great…

September 7, 2015

What Can You Actually Learn About Money from Your Friends?

Money is a topic that friends often avoid discussing with one another because it can lead to competition, resentment and other negative feelings. However, when you open your mind a bit, you can find that your friends actually have valuable information to share about their money habits. Best Banks Hearing your friends talk about their experience with banks doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll hear personal details of their account history. However, it means you can discover what some of the best current accounts in the UK are. When you’re finding that your own bank is subpar, either in amenities or…

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