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Procuring a great supplier

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You might not think so but assistants deal with suppliers on a a regular basis. From hotels to stationery manufacturers, car hire companies and venues for events we are constantly procuring suppliers. It is essential that we know how to procure great suppliers and build effective relationship which benefit our organisation.

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IWG is Considering a Move to the New York Stock Exchange

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which currently make up more than half of IWG’s business and profits, as the primary reason for this consideration, according to Reuters. CEO Mark Dixon cited the company’s expanding business operations in the U.S.,

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Dealing With Inflation as a Home Business, How to Weather Economic Downturns

Tips From T. Marie

Running a home business in times of inflation can feel like trying to walk up an escalator going down. But it can also have an indirect influence when your clients or customers feel the pinch and end up spending less or cutting ties with you whatsoever. It’s challenging, but not impossible if you know the right steps to take.

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The circular economy is a great opportunity, but it doesn’t add up yet

Workplace Insight

The circular economy, carbon measurement, product material content, rental, ‘take back’, reuse and recycling – all actions for a more environmentally responsible workplace sector. All too often, it is less expensive to buy new products than reused or repurposed. But what are the priorities?

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Data Safety First: 3 Tools To Help Secure Your Business Online

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A negative experience can halt productivity and even weaken a business’ overall efficiency. The study found that the service also “increased employee productivity worth $158,000.” During the course of the study, 1Password users saw “a 70% reduction in IT helpdesk support tickets, freeing up 291 hours per IT team member annually.”

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How to Make Sustainable Practices Make Sense for Your Business

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Production has globalized and resources are increasingly narrowing. The sooner companies accept this, the sooner they’ll start making business decisions that make them more resilient and set them up for long-term success ,” she says. Similarly, society’s expectations of business are also changing.

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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

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You make it happen, you’re up for a challenge , you do it your way. While they ultimately hoped to maintain the website themselves, DeNike says, they planned to hire a designer to get it up and running. As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says. Then bump it up to scheduling.

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