Workplace Insight

JULY 3, 2023

A new poll suggests that the continuing cost-of-living crisis is now affecting a greater proportion of employees, with more people working extra hours, more struggling to buy food or pay their bills, and fewer being able to afford to take sick days, compared to mid-2022. This is the second time that Ciphr has run its Cost of li v ing survey.

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MAY 27, 2022

Virtual offices offer the amenities of most traditional offices – meeting rooms, private offices – without the high costs. Companies that may have been on the come up have suddenly found themselves tied to an expensive long-term office lease that they are contractually bound to. Professional and business services (+94,000) .

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AUGUST 12, 2022

This makes it difficult and more expensive to install an air conditioning system that would likely only be utilized for a couple of months every year. With the cost of living crisis in full swing and energy bills predicted to soar to £4,200+ in January 2023, most people can’t afford it. . Coworking day passess usually cost around £20.

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Success

JULY 26, 2023

Throughout her roughly 15-year career in investment banking, international development and renewable energy financing, she traveled to over 30 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East. How the wine industry really feels about NA [nonalcoholic] wine and the [nonalcoholic] wine drinker is not very positive.”

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 22, 2012

I must admit I’ve been struggling to start writing the blog this week, I knew I would be discussing the dreaded task of processing expenses and as I’m sure you can imagine the subject hasn’t really stirred my creative juices! Do you have an expense policy in place? Try to do all of your expenses at the same time at least once a week.

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Success

JANUARY 31, 2022

In this way, encouraging side hustles is a lot like encouraging employee development without having to foot the bill for expensive seminars or training materials or forcing mandatory training on resistant team members. In some cases, you may also be able to save on wage costs by permitting or encouraging side hustles.

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Allwork

DECEMBER 10, 2023

They achieve productivity more quickly; they cost less in total, and they’re a more flexible cost; they require less emotional investment from their employers; and they take less time and effort to replace. Source: “The Real Cost of Freelance vs. Full-Time Employees” What is a freelancer? They’re a flexible expense.

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Small Business Labs

MAY 10, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Increase in Unemployment Rate Good News | Main | 1 in 8 Consumers Forecasted to Cut or Eliminate Cable TV in 2010 » May 10, 2010 Disruption and the Analyst Industry I signed up for GigaOm Pro  recently.    It costs $79 a year to subscribe.

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Productivityist

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Build Your Finances. You ideally need to make sure you have enough running costs of the business to run for 6 months as well as making sure you have enough to pay for living expenses. Remember, you will no longer have a monthly income in your bank account, and your finances rely solely on your success from being self-employed.

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Admin Awards

APRIL 24, 2020

Industry knowledge. Knowing the three T’s of the industry — terminology, trends and technology — and being able to articulate them on your administrative resume means that even as a new hire, you will begin to contribute immediately. For more information, including career resources and industry research, visit roberthalf.com.

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Success

JULY 19, 2022

Before going into business for yourself, you should have an account set aside to save for these additional expenses. As a W-2 employee, you know exactly how much you’ll be paid each month, making planning for life’s expenses easier. Ideally, you should have at least two years’ worth of non-discretionary expenses in the bank.

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Allwork

MARCH 29, 2023

Here are some actionable tips that employers can take to help their employees prepare for economic downturns and unexpected expenses. Without simply increasing wages, what course of action can employers take to prepare their employees for economic downturns and unexpected expenses?

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Small Business Labs

JULY 6, 2010

 discusses the increasing and hidden costs of manufacturing in China, resulting in manufacturing in the U.S. becoming more cost effective. The article also points out that in addition to rising costs, there are also cash flow disadvantages associated with the use of Chinese manufacturers.  manufacturers. 

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Practically Perfect PA

MARCH 16, 2012

All businesses aim to expand their finances by growing their customer base, mainly by being good at what they do and developing an excellent reputation but also by getting to know their customers both professionally and personally. Furthermore, all expenses relating to the corporate hospitality should be logged.

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Allwork

JANUARY 14, 2024

Employees and employers are weighing the costs of commuting against the benefits of in-person work, with many finding that the expenses and time associated with commuting need to be balanced by other compensations. Beyond the one-to-one comparison to the financial cost of commuting, food brings people together.

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

"  The major advantage of these exchanges is they provide a way for private companies and their shareholders (especially employees) to sell stock without going through the expensive and complex process of going public.    Sharespost is also a good source of information on private company valuation. 

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Small Business Labs

AUGUST 23, 2010

"  The major advantage of these exchanges is they provide a way for private companies and their shareholders (especially employees) to sell stock without going through the expensive and complex process of going public.    Sharespost is also a good source of information on private company valuation. 

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Small Business Labs

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Blog powered by TypePad Member since 01/2005 « Education Driving the She-conomy | Main | Software "Super Vendors" and Barbell Industrial Structures » October 19, 2010 Large Companies Recovering - Small Businesses Still in Recession Large corporations are recovering from the recession and seeing sales increases. 

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MARCH 25, 2024

Tim Rowe Tim Rowe, the founder and CEO of Cambridge Innovation Center, is a prominent figure in the realm of flexible workspaces and industry specialization. His significant contributions to reshaping company cultures and advancing urban revitalization through intentional industry focus make him a key influencer in the future of work.

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Small Business Labs

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

3D printers have been around for years, but until fairly recently they were expensive and used almost exclusively for product design and rapid prototyping.    But their prices have fallen substantially over the last few years and low end professional 3D printers cost less than $5,000. 

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 13, 2010

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Think of the motor industry. Concentrate on your business, not your office.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

The high cost of childcare, inadequate paternity leave policies, and flawed perceptions about the role of women perpetuate the penalization of women who wish to work and have children. In some sectors — such as education, construction, and finance — the gender pay gap is above 22%. What keeps this disparity in check? In the U.K.,

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Small Business CEO

JANUARY 25, 2010

So you benchmark your company against others in your industry. Maybe you look at maximizing revenue per full-time employee, increasing first call resolution in your contact center or IT expense as a percent of revenue. Your customers, whether they are consumers or businesses, rarely measure you against others in your industry.

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Small Business Labs

JUNE 14, 2010

  Their infrastructure service includes (from their website):  "group health benefits, retirement programs, a business and medical expense reimbursement program, billing and invoicing, and more."   This means, legally, the consultants and freelancers work for MBO Partners. 

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2009

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? How to be successful and eco-friendly. Making your small business carbon neutral.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business.

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Success

AUGUST 17, 2022

If your motivation is earning additional income, that shouldn’t come at the cost of doing something you don’t find enjoyable. Law #4: Just make sure that your side gig doesn’t cost you your day job. But these things come at a cost. Because not everyone wants to hire an expensive landscaper. That can be a fallacy.

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Service Untitled

MARCH 17, 2011

In the real estate industry, those are the customers who will recommend me to their friends and relatives, purchase from me in the future, and provide me with beneficial feedback to help me enrich and serve future customers better. Cultivating customer loyalty Keeping a customer or client is a lot less expensive.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 1, 2008

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? This will need to be designed, printed and distributed – all of which costs money.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2007

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? Q & A: What does “Fixed Costs” mean and why should they be as low as possible in a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 10, 2006

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? On-Demand Small Business Infrastructure™ allows you to run your business online. Build your own network!

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 31, 2006

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? E-Mail me or follow me. Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Starting a Small Business?

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The Small Business Blog

MAY 8, 2006

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? What is Small Business Infrastructure? How to be successful by focusing on your core business.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 12, 2008

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? So if you work in an industry that charges by the hour and you need more work you know what to do.

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Most of the 900 or so industry leaders that participated are making long-term resources available to address the fit-for-purpose agenda. The industry is uncertain about when obsolescence will start to show in values. This heavily impacts rent affordability.

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Musings of a High-Level Executive Assistant

JUNE 6, 2013

People say they love teaching yoga so they want to open their own yoga studio, but when you do that it really means you’ve become an entrepreneur/business owner and you now have to manage all the marketing, operations, finances, HR, and legal aspects of your business either alone or be in charge of those who do instead of teaching yoga.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 29, 2006

Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. Planned Maintenance – Upgrade to WinWeb.com The Cost of Borrowing Small Office Tips Finding The Best Employees For Your Small Business Do You Need Encouraging To ‘Go Green’? The legal status your business takes maybe decided by what industry you are working in.

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