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How Many Employees Will Small Business Layoff?

Small Business Labs

This is similar to the small business layoff share in the Great Recession of 2008-2009.    Just under 10 million Americans filed for unemployment insurance over the past 2 weeks , which means the current unemployment rate is likely already in the 8%-10% range. .  The implied overall U.S.   Notes: 1. 

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Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Adhering to the "Open Door" Policy By The Professional Assistant on Tuesday, February 19, 2008 Filed Under: Meetings , Prioritize I n my last job, I had my own office. Just remember, if your company has an “open door” policy, please adhere to it.

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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. Consider Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to cover you against claims or lawsuits filed against you by employees. Consider Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) to cover you against claims or lawsuits filed against you by employees.

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Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Cover Your Tracks: E-mail Archiving By The Professional Assistant on Friday, September 05, 2008 Filed Under: MS-Outlook , Organize , Productivity , System Security D o you back up your e-mails in Microsoft Outlook ? Then a new person comes in, taking over the work and wonders why they cant find the old file.

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7 Tips for Decluttering Your Desk

Ian's Messy Desk

If your desk harbours mounds of papers, books, files and personal accessories, you may be adding unnecessary stress to your day. Set up a good filing system. Colour–coded files are especially helpful — they show you at a glance where something should go. Put items that must be looked at in a special folder or file.

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Budget 2010 – The Saviour for Small Businesses?

The Small Business Blog

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”.

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Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Tips for Office Costumes at Halloween By The Professional Assistant on Friday, October 31, 2008 Filed Under: Productivity H appy Halloween everyone! Luckily, in my office, we dress in casual clothes all of the time and we do have a corporate policy of being able to dress up in a costume for this event.

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