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At some point every business needs to deal with hiring and employees. Learn how to hire right and manage your employees effectively.

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7 budget-friendly ways small business owners can motivate staff

17th February 2021

Thanking and rewarding your employees is a crucial exercise that ultimately benefits your bottom line. And the good news is, it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

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How to stay connected through the COVID-19 outbreak

30th March 2020

Open communication is a key element of survival for businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. But how do you stay connected and what do you say?

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When will my new small business need a business attorney?

18th July 2019

Setting the right foundations for your business may require legal help. Make sure that you know when to turn to a small business lawyer.

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Tips on gratuity in restaurants and other businesses

12th July 2019

Running a fair tipping system is challenging. We chatted to merchants about how they manage tipping in restaurants and other businesses.

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The new minimum wage and how it affects your business

18th June 2019

Do you understand the implications of the new minimum wage for your business? We chatted to Justine Del Monte & Associates and SweepSouth about this new law.

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Staff switching: How to make employee management easier

4th April 2019

Many businesses have many employees making sales, which is why we have implemented a new staff switching feature to make it easier for them.

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8 secrets to managing staff over hectic periods

3rd April 2019

During busy holiday periods some of your staff may want to take time off. Find out how to manage staff during these critical periods.

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Motivating your employees in busy times

5th December 2018

During the busy season you may need to push your employees harder. Here are tips for keeping your team happy and motivated

Tips on taking your business to the next level.
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Business tips to go the next level

22nd March 2018

We’ve put together four simple and easy-to-implement business tips that will help you grow your business and take it to the next level.

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How to motivate your employees in a small business

1st May 2017

Running a small business is hard enough without demotivated employees. Find out how to motivate your employees in a small business.

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Social Media: How to Communicate During a Crisis

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How to get your business website to the top of Google Search

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Managing a hospitality business during COVID-19

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Five marketing trends to incorporate into your business

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Stages of business growth from Start to Take-off

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