There are a lot of negative connotations surrounding the corporate buzzword. The idea of being “big business” is often played up as being something that should be avoided. But the reality is often very different from the pictures painted by pop-culture quirks. Being viewed as a corporate entity has significant benefits for growth, customer and […] 
An employee handbook is an essential guide for businesses. It is a document that provides vital information for employees, offering comprehensive guidance about the values of a company as well as outlining employment rights. Ultimately, an effective handbook should act as an introduction to your company’s culture. It should also act as a guide your […] 
There are many great jobs out there, from film director to graphic designer to primary school teacher. For the business-minded car enthusiast, however, becoming a second-hand car dealer is almost certainly the dream job – spending all day chatting about cars, finalising deals and making an income in a financially stable industry. Last year, the […] 
It’s a sad fact of life that security is a major issue for many businesses, which means that anything which improves your security can usually be seen as an investment. At the same time, however, you generally want your business premises to look appealing rather than intimidating. After all, customers (or other legitimate visitors) are […] 
Historically, the value of a business focussed mostly on the health of the most recent balance sheet. Essentially accountants could, at a glance, determine asset strengths and liability weaknesses, then offer an informed viewpoint as to what actions were needed to improve things. As a process of its time, this worked fine. But fast forward […] 
If you’re heading out to Bellevue, Washington for a business meeting, then it’s important to make the right impression. Even though you’re traveling, you need to present a positive image of your company. This means showing up prepared, organized, and presentable which not only reflects on you but also the company that you work for. […] 
Picking up some branded shopping bags can increase your perceived value in the mind’s of customers and keep bringing them back for more. They’ll even advertise your business to other people as they carry the bags around. That’s great, but there are plenty of ways to squeeze as much advantage as possible from branded bags, […] 
Supermarkets and other businesses are coming under increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint and appear more environmentally friendly to appeal to more environmentally conscious consumers. They are achieving this in a variety of ways, one of which involves the increasing use of paper bags over their plastic counterparts. Aldi is the newest supermarket that […] 
Employee ownership is a relatively new concept whereby a company is owned entirely by employees as opposed to a limited company or a partnership. Finding legal advice around this issue can be challenging given the few companies that actually implement it. There are numerous benefits and if you are looking to develop a retirement […] 
