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Are You OK with OKRs?

Objectives and key results – you’ve probably heard of these before but are you writing them effectively? Are they just the same as KPIs?

First of all, while KPIs measure success, output, quantity, or quality of an ongoing process or activity that is already in place an OKR is for looking at a bigger goal, something new and often unknown. It is a way of helping you to achieve an ultimate goal. The two work together really well to improve current KPIs.

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These Are The Safety Issues You Could Slip On In Your Company

Owning a business can be tough, and you need to know the ins and outs when it comes to safety in your company. If anyone gets injured while they are at work, you are going to be held responsible. As such, it is important that you are keeping all of your health and safety standards high. Even if you do this, there is a chance that things could go wrong, and in this article, we are going to talk about some of the safety issues that where you could get caught out regarding your company. So, let’s take a look at what some of these are, and how you can avoid them.

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Are You Ready To Start Employing People?

When you have a solo business, there are many ways in which it is considerably simpler than having the kind of business which requires employees. But for many solopreneurs, there comes a time when their business expands to such a degree that they do actually need to start hiring people. If you are getting to that point, and you are starting to think about hiring other people to work for you, there are many things you are going to have to consider to get it right. In this post, we are going to take a look at some of the major concerns to focus on if you want to make sure that you are truly ready to start employing people. As long as you’ve thought of the following, you should be able to hire people and make it work well for your business.

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Familiarise Yourself With Your Workers’ Rights

Taking on employees is a huge responsibility and a major step for any small business owner. You become responsible for the wellbeing of others within your jurisdiction and it is extremely important that you uphold all of your workers’ rights at all times. It’s the least that you can do, bearing in mind that these individuals are the people who will be generating profit for you. So, to help you along the way and ensure that you are carrying out your role as an employer correctly, here are a couple of areas for you to focus on for now!

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Networking Tips For Those Working In Insurance

A lot of people hate networking because social situations and conversing with new people makes them feel nervous. This is only natural but there is a lot more than networking than this. This is especially the case in the digital age, whereby online networking is so prominent. With that in mind, read on for some useful networking tips, especially if you work in insurance.

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Sisters Selling It For Themselves: What It Takes To Sell A Product

What is it about trying to sell a product that just seems hard? Being female in a traditionally male-orientated, aggressive, target-driven startup environment (sadly true: male-owned businesses still get way more VC funding than female-run businesses, though that is starting to change) can sometimes feel like you’re swimming against the tide. Yet, when you’re somebody who really wants to be able to start their own business and have fun with it, you really don’t have to worry so much about getting stuck with sales. Instead, you want to know that you can make the sales you need to find success with the business. And here’s how you’re going to do it.

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Mistakes Which Could Take You Straight Back To Corporate Life

Leaving the corporate world to do your own thing isn’t. In fact, it’s downright terrifying when you think about it. As such, you deserve a pat on the back. You’ve ditched the day job and pursued your dreams. You are now a hero of the working world, and there’s no mistaking it. Everyone wishes they had the guts to do what you’ve done. You may have even inspired a few colleagues to do the same.

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4 Key Ways To Project An Image Of Success

It’s great to have a robust online presence. It’s fantastic to have a website that gleams with digital beauty while also having smooth UX that not only makes for a pleasant user experience but subtly influences user behaviour. It’s amazing if you post regular content that establishes you as a leading mind in your field and someone worthy of your customers’ trust and support. It’s amazing if you have sophisticated chatbots and well-trained frontline staff to deal with queries in an effective manner. However, despite all the affectations of the digital realm, there will always be times when you need to make an impression right here in (if you’ll forgive the term) meatspace.

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Planning Your Successful Scale Ahead Of Time

You’re ready to take your business to the next step and you think you’ve identified the expansion that will help you get there, whether it’s opening a new location, offering new products and services, or targeting a new market. That’s not all you need to scale successfully, however. Here, we’re going to look at the importance of planning in advance and where you need to make sure you have the right preparations in place to ensure you’re ready for that growth.

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The Essential Ingredients Of The Home Office

When setting up a home business, you need a home office, there are no exceptions to that rule. You need an organised, separate space from the rest of the home that both allows you to focus while facilitating a much more efficient workspace. Here, we’re going to look at four of the most crucial elements you have to incorporate in there.

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