There are 5 common mistakes that most bar owners and managers make when shopping for their bar chairs around the world. Those mistakes are deeply rooted in our social order, traditions, and perceptions created by mass marketing techniques.
1. Looking for Brand
Many buyers around the world look for brand rather than functionality. It starts with peer […]
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There are a lot of public buildings where a need is evident to create a reception room, a lobby or a waiting room for customers. Most medical practices need such a room so patients can wait in relative comfort for their appointment with the doctor. Businesses commonly set up a very pleasant waiting […]
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Starting your own business can be a nerve racking process as so many different things must be considered before your business can get off the ground. You need money, space, employees and hundreds of other things to make the business you want happen. With all these “to-dos” cluttering your head, it’s best to step back […]
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What is an equality policy?
An equality policy is a business document that outlines a company’s position on equality in the workplace. This is important – discrimination at work on grounds of age, race, gender, sexual orientation and religion are all illegal, and if your employees or the company as a whole acts in a discriminatory […]
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Six months ago I undertook a course in MoR risk management and since then I have reaped the benefits of putting this knowledge to use. However, before I went on the course I thought I didn’t need any training. As the Project Manager in my company for the past 5 years, there had been many […]
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Typically, labor rates were in the $7.00/hour range five years ago. In many direct businesses today they have reached $12.00 to $13.00, plus a 20% benefit rate added on. But overall productivity has remained flat over a 5- to 10-year period. So, after factoring in the increasing labor rates, productivity has actually declined. Then consider […]
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As a small business, you have many disadvantages over bigger players. You have less money to play around with, perhaps less in-house skills, and you won’t have as much power when it comes to negotiation either. Although there are certainly disadvantages to being a small business, there are also benefits too. In this article let […]
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Managing a business requires a wide range of skills and experience. All managers will have things that they are good at, and things that they are not. In this article I will examine the key skills that you should look to develop as a manager, and, if you’re an employer, the skills you should expect […]
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When trying to achieve your business goals, being skilled in negotiation can work strongly in your favour. Whether you would like to win a new contract to drive revenue for your business; work with a supplier to reduce your costs and increase your margins; or work with a problem customer to overcome potential legal ramifications; […]
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We get a lot of advice about how to deliver great customer service. Many of the tips are reminders of what we already know (but we occasionally forget). And these are useful. But sometimes, we need more than a reminder. Sometimes it’s helpful to have a system or, at least, some steps to follow.
Here is […]
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