Feeling isolated while at work is something an increasing number of people experience in their lives. Studies suggest loneliness in the workplace can pose health risks as harmful as obesity or smoking. For both business owners and employees, here are some effective strategies that can help to make you feel less alone. Encourage face-to-face communication:Technology…
Successful websites are those that get continual traffic, grab visitors’ attention and convert visits to sales. Businesses who utilise the following features on their website tend to attract more traffic and achieve noticeable returns from their online presence. Mobile version:Businesses need to ensure their customers’ mobile visits to the website are seamless as the majority…
Employee share schemes (ESS) provide employees with a financial share in the organisation that they work for. They can be offered by organisations as a way to grow their business by attracting, retaining and motivating their employees. How they work: ESS gives employees shares in the organisation they work for at a discounted price, and…
Bullying is a serious issue in workplaces and can affect your business on many levels. Workplace bullying is where repeated and unreasonable behaviour is directed towards an individual or group of employees. It is considered to be workplace bullying where it poses a risk to health and safety. Examples of bullying behaviour include verbal abusive,…
Defining your target market is the key to shaping your entire marketing strategy. Knowing who you intend to assist can help to differentiate your business from the competition, tailor your marketing efforts to better meet customer needs and potentially boost sales. Taking the time to identify and understand your particular niche audience can help you…
Starting your business with a good record keeping system can help you track your business performance, meet reporting responsibilities and access financial history with ease. Since different rules apply to different types of documents, the length of time that a business needs to retain documents depends on what the documents are. Some businesses may need…