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The Skills Gap: It Pays to Use ExpertsBy outsourcing to skilled professionals you'll be able to grow your business without adding overhead.Here are some of the costs associated with growing a business through acquiring staff:* recruitment* payroll and tax obligations* national insurance* employers liability* benefits (pension, car, medical, dental)* holiday pay / sick pay / maternity pay / water cooler pay!* office space* equipment or general office supplies* legal responsibilities that include employee policies on working hours, sexual harassment, sick time, leave of absence, holidays, benefits, performance reviews, grievances, terminations* training* managementDo not underestimate the time and money involved in recruiting and retaining staff.
How To Build Business CreditHaving their own business is something many millions of people dream of doing. Many do, of course, but so many others never quite get around to it.
Take a Break - Have a Pity PartyPity parties are nothing new. In fact, we do it all the time and I'm guessing that you probably go to many.
Entrepreneur to EmployerYou make the decision to go into business and for some time work from home or in leased premises and your business starts to grow.Like all businesses you experience growing pains.
How to Compete with the Big Guns?!Many small business startups fail within the first 2 years of existence. There are several different factors reason for the failure.
Why Does a Business Fail and What Can You Do to Stop It?I believe the number one reason why a business will fail is lack of planning. This can be due to various reasons, perhaps because the market research wasn't sufficiently carried out in the first place, or because the financial burden was higher than was planned for etc.
The Most Important Decision of Your Massage Business CareerDon't you find that there are so many decisions you need to make each and every day regarding the direction of your massage practice. Especially if you are a solo-preneur or own your own massage business.
Increase Profits With a Small Investment of Time and No MoneyThe less a business pays for goods and services the more profit that business generates. How does a small business with limited purchasing power get access to lower cost goods and services? The answer is simple.
11 Things Small Business Owners Can Learn From Punxsutawney Phil1. Look Over Your Shoulder - Of course, Punxsutawney Phil has to look over his to search for his shadow.
Small Business Franchise OpportunitiesMany businesses offer small business franchise opportunities. There are many things that are needed for a small business of this kind, but the rewards are great.
Five Break-through Ideas to Immediately Increase Profits and Improve Cash FlowToo often in business we get trapped into reviewing our sales numbers without analyzing the all important "profit" number. This is commonly referred to as the "bottom-line" of a business.
Your Small Business Suggestion BoxA suggestion box is a really good idea for your business. It can help you get valuable feedback from your customers -- feedback that they don't normally think to share with you.
Small Business Publicity -- Worth It?You bet it's worth it. Publicity via news releases, along with building relationships with reporters and editors is really good for your small business.
What Your Small Business Can Learn From The DoctorMost doctors never distinguish the difference between customers and patients. That's why they have waiting rooms instead of reception areas.
But Weve Always Done It This WaySacred cows take a long time to die. We get comfortable in the way we do things and lose sight of how they could be improved.
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