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Business

How to deal with a toxic boss

Great bosses can help employees grow and thrive in the office. Bad bosses, on the other hand, can singlehandedly create a toxic work environment that can affect you long after
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Business

The art of successful negotiation

The art of successful negotiation means paying close attention to detail – especially when it comes to legal agreements. The tighter and clearer the language, the less likely that disputes
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Business

How to motivate employees by leadership

Management figures in all industries face a constant challenge to motivate employees. The reality of the working world is that not all employee tasks will immediately inspire enthusiasm. A management
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Business

Four steps to improve your business practices

Continual improvement of business practices is critical for any ambitious enterprise. Adhering to a four-part management method makes the process simpler and the results more consistent. These steps, known collectively
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Business

How to win customers and beat your competition

Competition for customers is tough in every industry, so you need to take advantage of all available opportunities when growing your business. Your competitors will almost certainly have some dissatisfied
4 steps to obtain international trademark protection
Business

Four steps to beat international trademark protection

You’ve been in business for a number of years and now you’re finally ready to make the move toward globalisation. You’re actively searching for opportunities to do business overseas, when
4 tips for an effective safety meeting
Business

Four tips for an effective safety meeting

Employee orientations always have a safety focus to reduce the incidence and risk of accidents in the workplace. These meetings are important because they can have a profound impact on
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Business

Why your ‘to-do’ list is making you less productive

Most people accept that having a to-do list helps us to stay focused and motivated at work. Ticking an item off the list, or even getting the whole thing cleared,
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Business

How to optimise your transportation and logistics assets

If you manage a large logistics operation, you’ll understand the importance of using your assets effectively. Imagine how your profit margin is hurt by the constant maintenance of aging vehicles,
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Security

How small business owners can steer clear of data breaches

If you collect customer data, you have an enormous responsibility to steer clear of data breaches and keep your customers’ personal information safe. From credit card numbers and bank accounts
Technology trends you can’t afford to ignore Part Two
Technology

Tech trends you can’t afford to ignore – part two

In this fast moving IT economy, no one can predict the direction of future technology trends but we’re confident certain technologies are really going to take hold. Alongside the three
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Technology

Tech trends you can’t afford to ignore – part one

Is it just me, or do technology trends seem to be multiplying at an amazing rate? Innovation is all around us. For those of us in the business of information