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Small Business News World Round-up – 2009/12/08

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Small Business News World Round-up – 2009/12/08 by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 08, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/11/10 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 10, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. « Sugar Not The Icing On The Small Business Cake.

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Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses?

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A lot of policies were focused was on helping small businesses with a “£2.5 However, these headline grabbing, unsubstantial and inflated promises hide many policies that will place a huge strain on SME’s. Not policy. Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses? billion one-off growth package”. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Top 5 Tips for Avoiding Employment Lawsuits

The Small Business Blog

Make certain that you have strong, unconfusing policies on employment. A good recordkeeping policy is essential. A good record-keeping policy is essential. These must be well communicated to employees and strictly enforced. Stay within legal guidelines regarding employment. Select employees carefully during the hiring process.

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Top 5 Tips for Writing a Staff Handbook

The Small Business Blog

Include policies on issues such as discrimination & discipline so that your position is clear and in writing. Top 5 Tips for Writing a Staff Handbook by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 08, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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2 Big Myths About Work You Need to Ditch

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A real lightening rod in this area is when sexual orientation intersects with religion, such as someone saying at work that it’s a sin to have a gay lifestyle,” Atkins says. “Or, October 28, 2009 10:57 AM Anita said. I suggest everyone get their employee handbook out, and read carefully the company policy. Thanks, Karen.

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Attitude Self-Assessment Test

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psychologytoday.com) Related Posts: Discover Your Strengths 3 Steps to Help Adjust to Lifestyle Change Give Away Your Positive Attitude Motivation Did you enjoy this post? Comment by Anne Kabonyi on February 11, 2009 @ 3:13 am Really,it is good assessment test. Self-Respect (psychologytoday.com) What Stops You From Being Positive?