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Posts by Danielle

Bespoke Business Benefits You Need

When you buy things for your business, there are many things that can be one-size-fits-all. You don’t need to have unique pens for your office or special soap in the bathroom. You might still think carefully about which products to buy, but it doesn’t matter if they’re not designed especially for your business. However, there are some things that are better if they’re custom-made. You can have them designed to

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Against All Odds: Giving Your Startup The Best Shot At Success

If you’re an ambitious entrepreneur and you’re thinking about taking the plunge and setting up your own startup, there’s every chance that you’ve come across some pretty scary statistics. It’s no secret that around 90 percent of new businesses fail. This figure alone would be enough to send many running for the hills, but if you’re determined to beat the odds, there are ways of succeeding. Here are some effective

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Have You Considered Every Avenue To Top Up Your Savings?

https://www.pexels.com/photo/cash-currency-dollar-finance-585292/   When you’re trying to save some money, and put it away for a rainy day, you may feel as if you’ve only got option to do this with. And that’s saving a portion of your salary each month. When you’re saving away and putting what you can into your savings account, you may notice that it’s just not topping itself up at the rate that you’d like it

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Value For Money: Workplace Implements You Should Invest In

Pexels   We all know the term ‘value for money,’ and what it means. We also all know that investing in quality can sometimes pay off and save us money long term. When you opt for goods and services which are proven to last long-term, you’ll need to replace them or upgrade them less. For this reason, and even on blogs like ours concerned with saving you money, the value

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3 Steps to Gain Complete Financial Control of Your Company

Image source   Any small business owner will know that keeping on top of a company’s finances is no mean feet. Just because you had a great business idea and have created a successful business does not mean that you suddenly know everything you need to know about bookkeeping and profit and loss accounts. We’ve all been there and it can be, well for want of a better word, a

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Employee Overload: The Harm & The Consequences

https://pixabay.com/en/businessman-boxes-transport-2108029/   As a boss and/or business owner, it’s your responsibility to ensure that your employees are as happy as possible at all times. The productivity of the company rests on your shoulders; you have to delegate tasks, understand the staff you need to assist you, and deliver the results the business needs every time.   It’s safe to say that managing and overseeing a group of staff is… easier

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Construction Companies: Demolish Your Overspending

A construction company certainly isn’t the cheapest business to run. If you want to keep your overheads low, it’s often best to consider something else. You might need to hire or even buy expensive equipment, and you often need a strong team of people to complete a project. Sometimes there might be permits to secure and red tape to cut through, and delays can often result in higher costs. Contractors

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Save Money On Office Costs By Buying A Fixer-Upper

If you don’t know what a fixer-upper is, it’s essentially a term given to properties that are in bad condition and you fix them up. Primarily, we know of this term from real estate as people buy a home and fix it up. It’s a common tactic used to save a lot of money as the house will cost a lot less because it’s in a right old state. Then,

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The Early Warning Signs of a Failed Startup

According to research, over nine out of ten startups are destined to fail. That’s an astonishing number. Although the business press loves to discuss the sheer volume of startups springing up everywhere from Silicon Valley to Singapore, the future for most will not be a pretty one. However, if you do have a startup, there are usually a few reasons why your business idea will fail. Not only that, but

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Frugal Tips For Every College Student To Follow

We all know the jokes about being a student and it meaning that you live like a slob and eat beans out of the can. But being a frugal student doesn’t mean that you have to sacrifice everything. You can still eat out from time to time or go to the movies. The difference is, you will have budgeted to do so. Some discipline means you can enjoy things like

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