Monthly Archives: September 2016

6 Rules For Effective Feedback

by Phil La Duke • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

It is not whether it’s positive or negative that determines its quality, it’s how it’s delivered. Wanna help? Do it this way.

How to Strengthen Your Personal and Executive Presence

by Karen Tiber Leland • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

Find out how to develop the “It” factor you need to be a brand people follow.

Title III Equity Crowdfunding Takes Off for Small Businesses

by Successful IBO • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

Four months after the Title III equity crowdfunding provision of the JOBS Act went live, companies are seeing success in raising capital from local communities and nonaccredited investors.

Talking Politics is Stressing Your Employees Out

by Successful IBO • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

Political talk at work is hurting employees’ productivity and stresses them out.

Windows 10 Anniversary Update: Top Business Features

by Successful IBO • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

Windows 10 is getting a bunch of new productivity-boosting features this fall.

Small businesses failing to stay on top of gas safety

by Ben Lobel • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

New research from British Gas Business shows that while the majority of Britain’s small to medium-sized (SME) businesses know their responsibilities for gas safety, 18 per cent don’t have a carbon monoxide alarm. Furthermore, around a fifth (21 per cent) of small businesses surveyed are not aware that by failing to have an annual gas safety
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Employees going into work when unwell

by Ben Lobel • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

Research from independent job site, CV-Library finds that the average employee (66.4 per cent) only takes between one to two sick days a year. The study, which surveys 1,300 UK workers, goes on to reveal that 86.5 per cent of workers feel much less productive at work when they are unwell. Some 84 per cent of employees believe they should not go
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The small businesses that placed charity high on the priorities list

by Ben Lobel • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

Gavin Willis, managing director of SEO agency Search Seven, says he always intended his company to be a vehicle to make a difference, and for the Brighton-based company charity is an important part. His business promises to contribute up to 7 per cent of profits to charities and local community projects each year, amounting to £15,000 so far.
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What is a franchise? Advice for small businesses

by Ben Lobel • September 16, 2016 • 0 Comments

What is a franchise? For would-be entrepreneurs, a franchise is a self-employment business opportunity. You start your own company trading under an established brand with guidance and support on everything from marketing to financial planning to HR. For small business owners, franchising is a way to expand more quickly and cost-effectively than opening further company
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