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Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek — now 

Ideas.Ted

The results: Increased productivity and creativity; improved recruitment and retention; less burnout for founders and leaders; and more balanced and sustainable lives for workers — all without cutting salaries or sacrificing customer service. As a result, companies didn’t cut salaries when they reduced hours.

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Top Five Tips for Paying Yourself

The Small Business Blog

Salary and bonuses are taxed differently to dividends. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it! Research the going rate for CEOs in your industry.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

Success

Read a self-help book every morning for 30 minutes. If you don’t know how, buy a book on starting a business and read it, or check the internet for tips. I just started my own business, and I want to evaluate my income versus my expenses to see where I am currently, with the ultimate goal of hitting the salary I want to make.

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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Here’s how to tell if your salary is sound. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it! Do you earn what you should? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Reducing Overheads Can Save A Business | THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG

The Small Business Blog

Back in time I build my factory in China at nearly zero cost – steal building, low salaries and no debt, in depressed market this is the way to survive and succeed. It was always uncontrolled growth without thinking that there is a million in company overhead every month. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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New Small Business Startup Idea: Virtual Import/Export Assistant.

The Small Business Blog

For instance, luxury-oriented companies and brands might see a sales gain by providing stellar customer service. The average salary in her country is $200-$300/month. Franchise business opportunities Said on September 23rd, 2009 at 11:57 am Not every company can play the low-cost leader. I am not her only employer though.

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Experience vs. a university degree part two

Practically Perfect PA

Yes, NVQ’s in Customer Services and Business Administration. Yes – I’ve qualified since as an ISO programme manager and auditor, a Health & Safety manager and assessor, completed various MS Office and bespoke applications courses and a facilities management course. Yes – NVQ in Customer Service.

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