Small Business Labs

MARCH 5, 2020

  Almost all gig economy books focus on how to become a freelancer or some form of independent worker. Our firm has long used a similar approach to integrate freelancers and other suppliers into our workflows. Gig Mindset is a different kind of book on the gig economy.  We highly recommend it.

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Workplace Insight

JUNE 29, 2023

A survey from ink supplier Toner Giant claims that 82 percent of hybrid workers watch some form of television when working from home, with the average worker tuning in for nearly a third (28 percent) of their working hours.

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Workplace Insight

JANUARY 18, 2024

The deadline for submissions is Thursday 21st March 2024 and full details, together with entry forms, can be found at [link] The winners will be announced at an evening social event held as part of the Sustainable Design Forum. Manufacturers and suppliers also participate through hosting table discussions and workshops. “We

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Workplace Insight

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Both the UK and the EU are taking bold steps by phasing out all forms of fluorescent lamps with some types, such as T5 and T8 fluorescent tubes, banned from sale as early as September 2023. Just like the Rolodex, the fax machine and smoking in the office, fluorescent lighting is becoming a thing of the past in the workplace.

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All Things Admin

APRIL 17, 2024

For example: FORM – Forms LTR – Letters MEMO – Memos LBL – Labels MAP – Maps ENV – Envelopes RPT – Reports SIGN – Signs BOD – Board of Directors Keep this list of abbreviations posted where you and others who may need it can easily reference it when creating or searching for files. Then, pick an abbreviation that represents it.

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Success

MARCH 13, 2022

In a study published in Psychological Science , Princeton psychologists Janine Willis and Alexander Todorov reveal that it takes only a tenth of a second to form an impression of someone when you first meet. The window to make a strong first impression with a customer continues to shrink.

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Workplace Insight

MARCH 30, 2023

My shock was that this form of engagement was not unique. Should Artificial Intelligence be applied in this form of work? We include policymakers, the next generation workforce, customers, suppliers, and people who normally do not belong in the discussion. This was the way for all meetings. And many more.

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 17, 2017

You can even send forms to be signed electronically. If not, consider switching to a more eco-conscious supplier. Today’s businesses can use technology to help them go green by doing more things digitally. For instance, instead of printing that report, you could simply email it or upload it to the cloud where everyone can see it.

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Workplace Insight

MAY 11, 2022

So while academics can talk about definitions and suppliers seek to apply their solutions to the issue, it is often down to those who work at the sharp end to dish up the truth, however unpalatable or cynical that can seem to be. For example, trying to engage people who are worried about their job security is likely to be counterproductive.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Establish PA awards and other forms of recognition for achievement/excellence. How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 4, 2014

Whether you’re forming employment contracts when you hire somebody new or making a big deal with your supplier, it is likely that at some point you will have to deal with making them. Contracts are an important part of life for many business owners.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

India’s The Nest by Studio Lotus was triumphant among the Housing Exterior finalists with the judges praising its simplicity: ‘an interesting form while thinking about the landscape as well’, they said. Closer to home, the Cork House in London by Polysmiths Ltd took the top spot in the Housing Interior category.

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Small Business Labs

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

But we don't yet know the full net impact of this form of outsourcing and more research needs to be done on this topic. Individualization , which the paper describes as "the puzzling elimination of returns to scale, resulting in a supplier base that consists of one-person micro-providers."

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Workplace Insight

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Retrofitting buildings to be more energy efficient will also require owners and occupiers to deepen relationships and form new business models to gain the significant value they both have when investing in sustainability.

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

For your chance to win the flagship PT-D600VP worth €119 excluding VAT, simply complete the contact form and we will get in touch with the winner on the 14th October. contact-form].

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BMT Office Administration

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The history of employee monitoring’s various forms. Well, that’s a classic form of employee monitoring right there. Without a form of monitoring in place, the employee may embark down the wrong path, which can derail progress on the project and cost valuable resources to fix. Time tracking and file tracking. Keystroke logging.

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Small Business CEO

DECEMBER 9, 2018

You can also collaborate with a manufacturer or a supplier using the Sewport website. A business partner comes in various forms but how do you know which questions you should ask a potential partner?… That is why having someone who will help you with your tasks is essential.

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Practically Perfect PA

OCTOBER 24, 2016

One of these unusual requests formed what would become the seed of PA Insiders. Insiders.com – a website where PAs from anywhere can search the database to find a supplier suggested by another PA, with their reason for recommending and relevant contact info etc. Let me explain.

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 4, 2014

Consider me your stationery supplier… (see what I did there!). To enter all you have to do is complete the form below. contact-form]. Like many other assistants I am also a stationery addict – Hello! I’m not here to suggest you go into rehab – quite the opposite in fact.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 22, 2016

Friendships form: Taken out of the work environment and given the space and time to bond, your workforce can find common ground and develop new friendships. Standing out from the crowd: Offering your clients or suppliers a corporate event really gives your company a chance to be remembered and strike an edge between you and your competitors.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 12, 2013

million India-based members and hosts more Indian suppliers than suppliers from any other country outside of China. The ability to communicate with suppliers via phone, e-mail and Skype in a common language reduces confusion, response time and translation errors. The two main reasons why European countries and the U.S.

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Practically Perfect PA

MAY 10, 2017

If you haven’t already, read our first blog on what to look for in an event supplier , and our second, on common issues PAs face with career development. Establish PA awards and other forms of recognition for achievement/excellence. How can Assistants achieve greater recognition at work?

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Practically Perfect PA

SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

Remember, you still have a chance to win the flagship PT-D600VP worth €119 excluding VAT, simply complete the contact form and we will get in touch with the winner on the 14th October. contact-form]. And you can find the P-touch range from all good office suppliers or online at [link]. This post is sponsored by Brother.

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Workplace Insight

APRIL 18, 2023

We’re all familiar with the circular economy in some shape or form. Supply chain sleuths When there’s no choice but to use a new product, there are plenty of suppliers who are working towards, or have achieved, circular operations, but it could take a little investigative work to identity them.

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Workplace Insight

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The main framework that separates the lounge will be provided by KI in the form of its modular shelving system, Colonnade. In keeping with the key theme of sustainable and adaptable workspace and commercial products, all of the suppliers involved – including KI – have measures in place to lower their impact on their environment.

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Eco-Office Gals

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

LEDs have been in existence in a practically usable form since 1962, but have only gained general usage in the last decade or so, LEDs work on a simple principle – when a device that employs LEDs is switched on, electrons combine with holes incorporated into the device to produce photons. Light Emitting Diodes. photo by: Phil Roeder.

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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. Due diligence procedures should be in place for all new third-party suppliers. So how does this affect Business?

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Practically Perfect PA

APRIL 20, 2016

You can follow and connect with other Assistants, clients, colleagues, suppliers, brand ambassadors and influencers. Did you know that 2 billion people are on social media in some shape or form? You can connect with suppliers, colleagues, peers, influencers and brand ambassadors. It is not going away.

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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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Practically Perfect PA

JULY 22, 2013

gathering any data to help form an opinion on the process. To reduce the costs of our hotel expenditure I asked everyone to book accommodation through one supplier. The supplier I chose gave us a preferred rate based on the number of rooms we used each week. The measurement phase includes: observing what already happens .

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Small Business Labs

JULY 31, 2014

 But like many trends, it's back in more mature forms and this time may really be the next big thing.  But changing the way houses are built requires an enormous amount of change by a whole lot of people - from builders to suppliers to government agencies to house buyers. Underestimating the infrastructure required. 

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Eco-Office Gals

JUNE 17, 2013

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. which helps small business owners find the best office suppliers. Stefan Loewer is a passionate writer and he writes for officeman.co.uk

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Allwork

JUNE 19, 2023

There was years ago a firm called Allwork.Space, which was formed as a roll up of other independent centers, but they crashed and burned, unfortunately. What they don’t like is having only one supplier. So we could be looking at quite a huge portion of the market being taken up with flexible space in its many forms.

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Productivity Bits

NOVEMBER 22, 2011

Businesses can now stay connected with customers and suppliers via the Internet as well as telephone so that business centres have become more dispersed. This form of working from home and using computers and the Internet has been coined telecommuting. Rise Of The Satellite Office. Telecommuting Trends.

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Eco-Office Gals

AUGUST 5, 2010

Green Screen Your Suppliers: Ask your vendors how they are greening their operations. Also some firms now subsidize employee public transit costs to discourage driving. And online video tools like Skype can help cut down on business trips. Just posing the question can start them thinking, the precursor to action.

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BioTeams

FEBRUARY 19, 2010

Groups of VEN members who form teams around specific opportunities to engage prospective customers and make collaborative bids. Groups of VEN members who form teams around specific new product development opportunities and research projects. New Product Development Teams. Project Management Teams. This will require specialized advice.

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Productivity Bits

SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

That is, the brand has to leave a mark, a clear remembrance, which could be in the form of a jingle, a song, a joke or an ad. running 18 dedicated ecommerce sites arcoss Europe their aim is to be one of Europe’s leading suppliers of the Motorola MC9090 and Motorola Es400. This is a Guest Post by Neil Jones, from eMobileScan.

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