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Motivate employees to improve performance with smart strategies

This guide outlines several engaging strategies to motivate employees as a business owner or team manager. Better ways to motivate employees Motivating employees to improve their performance is one of the most important tasks for any manager or business...
Property insurance vs warranties: what are the differences?

Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking premises insurance is the same as their home warranty. We outline the differences. One of the major differences between home warranty and property insurance is the coverage. A home warranty...
From contact to contract: how to close a business deal faster

This guide outlines the steps to fastracking the process to make a business deal, with strategies to move to a contract swiftly. Deals: your business might be eager to make them, but there can be too many barriers that...
Freelancing business strategies for success

This guide outlines how to build a successful freelancing business either as main or side income. For women, there are more opportunities than ever before to build a strong business in a flexible way. There are marketplaces and different...
The ultimate guide to improving your working environment

A great working environment comprises many factors. Businesses worldwide emphasize this to ensure that goals are met. When a positive working environment exists, the mission and vision of the company are attained each time. A great working environment is...
Dissolving a partnership has to be done the right way

This guide outlines what you need to do — and what to watch our for — when dissolving a partnership in business. The act of setting up a business comprises new horizons of exciting foundations, but over time there...
How do non-compete clauses work for independent contractors?

This guide outlines what non-compete clauses are, and how to use them to protect your business when employing contractors. When an independent contractor or an employee leaves a company, and subsequently poaches clients and/or takes advantage of confidential business...
Corporate fleet management must include a focus on safety

This guide outlines why and how you need to pay attention to the safety aspect of corporate fleet management, both for your staff and vehicles. Making your business fleet safer is a responsibility you might have overlooked. However, it...
How to maximize the efficiency of your board of directors

The board of directors of a company plays a more crucial role in the management of a company’s operations than people usually imagine. Board recruiting firms cannot stress the importance of a board’s impact enough in terms of the...