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Many of us will associate the mundanity of work with a dull, lifeless office, stripped of any soul or personality, but for many…

A workplace fire can be devastating to a business. Not only are the lives of the office personnel at risk, but expensive equipment and important documents could also be destroyed during.

There are multiple measures that you can take to help prevent a fire from arising. Here are a just few of them:

Do you remember way back in the good old days when solid basic writing skills were an advantage in any job? In much the same way, being able to create basic videos could help you in your job in today’s video-filled digital world.

Source The business office is an important part of any company. In fact, some people would argue that the office is the heart…

It may seem like a paradox to offer a retirement plan at a startup. Startup ventures are inherently risky. Will it be worth the extra paperwork and cash to fulfill your end of the bargain? And will employees want to stick around long enough for vesting? The truth is, it is worth it to offer some form of retirement plan to your employees. Here’s why.

When you are starting a business, you might be setting up an office. This office is going to be filled with employees, and clients will probably be popping in and out on a regular basis as well. As such you need to make sure that it is designed and set up effectively. It needs to be safe, well connected, comfortable and the perfect place for a productive day of work. On this guide, you’re going to find everything you need for your office from safety to connectivity.

On average, it’s going to cost around five hundred thousand dollars to set up a new company. That’s just the initial starting point. It doesn’t take into account what you’ll need to pay for once the business is up and running. You’re far from in the green after the first year and expansion, a necessary part of running a business costs a small fortune. This is quite incredible. If you research start up costs right now, you’ll find a few posts claiming you can start up with fifty rather than five hundred thousand. Other sites claim you can start up with nothing. That’s right, you can have no money in your account at all and still make your dream of running a company come true. Where then, does the number five hundred thousand come from?

Starting a new business is an exciting and potentially lucrative time. Hopefully, your business will go from strength to strength and make a lot of money. The odds, however, aren’t in your favor if you don’t look the part. Consumers want businesses that are reputable and professional, not firms with three employees. Yes, the size of your business will have an impact on your success regardless of the precautions that you take. The obvious question, then, is how do you do business? After all, you are a small business! The answer is to make the company look bigger than it is, and here are a few tips.

What does your reception area say about your business? Is it functional and unimaginative, serving as a mere doorway to the offices beyond? Or is it stylish and welcoming, presenting a polished first impression to your clients and the world outside? If it’s the former, you might be missing a trick – and gorgeous floral arrangements in your office foyer are an easy way to inject some fresh pizzazz.