Small Business Labs

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Rethinking Corporate Travel Expenses. Business Travel Culture Drives Company Success. This paradox is even though the Internet and connective technologies have made working remotely easier than ever, people and companies are increasingly clustering together in fewer, more valuable locations. Expanding the Sharing Economy.

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Success

OCTOBER 19, 2021

When starting a new company , you don’t really have a brand image because no one knows you yet. But they are time-consuming and expensive. To get started, consider the deepest, lasting values of your company brand. To be scalable, create such “values media” in a way that reflects core values for the life of the company.

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In 2010, Framery introduced the first pod to the market and now there are over 200 suppliers globally. Framery, the market leader in this space, was a major pioneer of their development and subsequently has supplied 70 percent of Forbes 100 companies with office pods. News began to travel and soon companies bought them and loved them.

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 17, 2017

You could even have your energy company tell you what you spend the most energy on. It will save the company travel expenses and save employees time as well. Some of it also comes from the other companies you purchase from or contract with. Check how environmentally friendly the companies you’re working with are.

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Small Business Labs

MARCH 16, 2015

." As we've pointed out in the past  these lawsuits are a really big deal to on-demand and sharing economy companies.   If the courts find the drivers have been misclassified by Uber and Lyft and should have been classified as employees, the companies will face substantial fines and penalties.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 12, 2019

Whether you’re hiring staff, changing suppliers or kitting out your kitchen, the on-going success of your business hinges on good marketing. No matter what type of business you run, from a catering company or food truck to restaurant or bar, you need to promote yourself.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 14, 2014

Organising the most appropriate ground transportation supplier for your company can be straightforward, but to get the best value and the best travel experience from your service provider, you need to find out a bit more information. Choose the best supplier for your needs. Get value for money. Find out how you book.

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Practically Perfect PA

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

Purchase orders, invoices and expenses. Assistants should also manage the expenses process for their manager – organising receipts, completing paperwork etc. Assistants should also manage the expenses process for their manager – organising receipts, completing paperwork etc. Holiday and sickness records.

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 23, 2011

Many businesses still believe that going green is too expensive or time-consuming, with the current economic climate adding to the notion that reduction of waste is not a priority. However, there are many simple ways a business can reduce their impact on the environment and it doesn’t necessarily have to involve drastic or expensive changes.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 7, 2017

Since my boss travels a lot, I take care of his travel expenses and supplier invoices. In a company I worked for previously, I handled official documents that had to be dealt with accurately and at once. We discuss deadlines and preparation that needs to be done and I suggest how I can best support him.

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Practically Perfect PA

AUGUST 6, 2014

Many of your business travel agents will be able to organise this aspect of the business trip and will also be able to provide discounts if they book through their own preferred suppliers or through the airline’s preferred car hire company. The car hire company will charge you a small fortune for excess insurances.

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

A commercial organisation can be found guilty of this offence if the bribery is carried out by an employee or a third person, this could include a contractor, a supplier, an agent or a subsidiary. How do most companies do this? What should your company be doing? So how does this affect Business?

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Practically Perfect PA

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

A few years ago I was working for a company that employed a large number of consultants, all of whom stayed in London during the week while the business footed the bill. At first the consultants picked their own hotels and put the cost through their expenses and as you can imagine their choice of hotels varied wildly and so did the price.

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Small Business CEO

MARCH 24, 2014

The obvious is to meet overhead, such as lease payments, utilities and payroll expenses. However, cash is also leverage to grow your company in ways not otherwise possible. Examples include: Supplier discounts for bulk purchases. Reduce or eliminate interest expense. Seize growth opportunities.

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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 10, 2017

The diary claims a lot of time – scheduling and rescheduling meetings – and I also have a shared inbox with the other assistants so we can cover each other and make sure everything’s getting done that needs to be; that can be processing overtime payments for technical staff, arranging catering for supplier meetings, international travel, expenses….

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Success

JULY 26, 2021

Do you ever dream of the day when your customer roster includes companies like General Electric, Target or IBM? Those companies are so huge you don’t know where to start. Big companies can be virtual gold mines for savvy entrepreneurs. Break down big companies into smaller entities. Plus, it’s downright intimidating.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 19, 2008

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Small Business Startup Checklist – Company Structure by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 19, 2008 An important early decision that will have long-term consequences for your business is to determine the legal form it will trade under. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 17, 2013

This means that any company looking to make their daily operations more environmentally friendly can make a huge impact just by switching to recycled paper products. However, many companies are still resistant to doing so because they do not have all the facts and have perhaps formed some unfavorable preconceptions about recycled paper.

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Practically Perfect PA

JUNE 15, 2016

The venue has been confirmed and we have some brilliant suppliers attending the exhibition. . Here are just a few programme highlights for 2016… How to get the most out of your travel management company. Almost two thirds of our attendees currently use or plan to use a Travel Management Company. Increasing their expenses.

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Office Dynamics

APRIL 27, 2016

While the right venue is most likely the largest expense of your event experience, it is also the most influential in shaping the overall guest experience. Often there are required suppliers and service providers such as audio/visual vendors, or caterers who you must use when working with a specific venue.

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Small Business CEO

MAY 23, 2011

Actually, in my experience, I have seen more employee fraud occurring in small to medium-sized businesses because there is a greater level of trust, a less formal process at times, greater familiarity with each person in the company, and a greater breadth of duties for each employee. Meals expenses are also easy to fudge.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

It requires concerted and focused effort and various brand promotion exercises, many of which are expensive propositions. Companies that have created memorable ads may have spent millions on them, but they have also stayed in the minds of consumers. Brand building however, is not easy. How to use blogs for branding.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2013

Another factor is that they simply don’t have the budget for it, especially if they have staff that need expensive professional qualifications and CPD programmes. Firstly, let’s have a look at a few training options for those that do not want to spend too much of their company’s money! Exhibition and trade shows.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 11, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Add up all your monthly expenses so you can estimate how much money you will have left each month. The best tip from my point of view would be to avoid unnecessary expenses. Then try and remove or refinance the most expensive lending. 5% is a good target too.

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Service Untitled

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

Top companies recognize how this tremendous force can bring customer satisfaction, able suppliers to productively be in involved in the company’s best interest, and consequently mean profitability as all the cogs operate in a synchronized manner. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 Well thought.

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Catch Friday

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

These days whenever you need to have something done, you can look to a virtual assistant company to help you out. Many of these companies have professional workers working for them. Event planning- do you need to book a venue and suppliers for an event? There are virtual assistants that specialize in event planning.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021

Although it sounds complicated, a graphic example shows how easy it is: Sales are Down Store Inventory is Low Supplier is Unreliable Some Items Discontinued Outside Sales Team Below Goals High Team Turnover Low Team Morale. In this simple example, you’ve drilled down from one large problem to its core issues. Three issues arise.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Shop around : Make sure you are getting the best deals from all you suppliers- right down to your electricity, broadband and gas bills. If your business has an inventory make sure you source the best suppliers at the right price, and don’t be afraid to haggle !

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 15, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? This is the best way to move your company forward and to help your business to succeed. Keep the fundamentals for your business within your company, and make sure that you are in control at all times, but being in control doesn’t mean having to do everything yourself!

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 13, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? While your competitors have to pay out for expensive office space that they don’t need as clients dry up, your business can continue to thrive. Massy Said on April 16th, 2010 at 8:26 pm Gas is the absolute worst… so expensive.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2007

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Many small businesses start out as sole-traders and then change in a different for like a LLC (US) or Limited Company (UK). So it’s quite different from the sole trader, much more expensive to set up and run.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 21, 2008

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Takeover Disasters by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 22, 2008 The process of taking over another company can be a very exciting time for you and your business, but it can very quickly turn into an unpleasant experience with serious lasting consequences.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? The costs will vary greatly depending on your needs – machines that make neon signs for a bar will be more expensive than if you are making wooden estate agent signs. The rest of your expenses will be related to promoting your website. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? People often say to me that their small business doesn’t have a website as it’s too complicated, takes up too much time or is too expensive. Major companies MUST have a web presence, but for small businesses it really depends on what you intend to do with your site.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 14, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Web development as well can be pretty expensive. Please enter your real name, not your company, product or services name. www.bitsofbusinessblog.com Henrik Poulsen Hi Stefan Great article on cash flow, a very important part of any. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? Brian Scudamore dropped out of high school in 1989 with $700 (£400) and a beat-up old pick-up truck to start his company 1-800-GOT-JUNK? I enjoy your blogs and the very real stories of real companies providing high quality services as the basis of their growth and success.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Forex Robot : Take Your Company Public In Less Than 10 Days? At WinWeb.com I promote a work/life balance for all my employees, and for those with young families this works extremely well- and the same could be said for my company. By allowing people to work this way I have found a pool of talent that others have overlooked.

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