There’s a lot your business can learn from food-service industry powerhouses, such as McDonalds and Panera Bread. These businesses have mastered the art of customer service and creating fad foods that draw more customer patronage (McRib anyone?). The following companies can teach you a lot about management, growth, revenue, and marketing. [Read more…]
4 Overlooked Workplace Hazards
There is so much focus nowadays on work health and safety (WHS), often referred to as occupational health and safety (OHS), that it can be difficult to imagine any hazards escaping our attention. Yet there are several risk factors that are overlooked simply because they may not be deemed significant enough for serious attention. Here are four workplace hazards that often escape attention. [Read more…]
Energy Deregulation and Saving Money as a Consumer
Everyone looks for ways to cut back on their spending and save money. However, when it comes to the bare necessities of life, sometimes there is no avoiding the cost. Take, for instance, your energy bill. You need both gas and electric to supply your home. Without it, daily tasks become nearly impossible to complete. That being said, if you’ve received an energy bill that you believe is out of this world, it may be time to adjust some things.
If you’ve already done common things like checked for airways near the doors and windows, installed energy efficient lighting, and tried to be more mindful of off commonly used appliances when they’re not in use, there is another option for you – switching service providers.
In times past there was only one choice for energy suppliers. Whichever company serviced your location was the company you were expected to sign up with. However, government laws have changed this a bit by introducing deregulation. Energy deregulation essentially means that consumers in qualifying areas are now given the ability to choose which utility company will supply their gas and electric. [Read more…]
Mastering The Art On Defensive Driving in 5 Easy Ways
“Defensive driving” what’s that!
Most new drivers behind the wheel would have been told the term, but wouldn’t have been explained the same, when it comes to defensive driving. And there are many horrifying and untrue imageries of the same doing the rounds on the concept. Popular notion when the term is mentioned is that one has to drive at turtle speed, and should be hesitant to drive as they want when on the lanes and highways across the nation.
How to Minimise Risk in Your Workplace
Accidents can happen more often than you think, which is why workplace health and safety has become so important in workplaces over recent times. Of course, hazards cannot always be totally mitigated, but they can be controlled and monitored, and procedures can be put in place so as to minimise risk in the workplace. Risk management should be conducted by everyone in the workplace, not just managers, so read on to see what you can do to reduce risk in your workplace. [Read more…]
Government Loans and Non-Profit Lenders
Are you looking to get a loan but cannot seem to find a lender willing to take on your project? As a small business or an individual seeking a loan you may be surprised to learn that there are thousands of non-profit organizations around the world that help in various ways, including grants and loans to those that qualify. [Read more…]
5 Tips for Entering the Workforce
Entering the workforce can feel daunting at first. Everyone else seems to have more experience, more training, and more references. But there are plenty of ways you can improve your chance of landing your dream job. Just stay patient, stay committed, and follow some of the suggestions below, and before you know it you will be a proud member of the workforce. [Read more…]
Cheap Activities to Do This Summer
When you are living on financial assistance, finding ways to have fun can feel overwhelming. Most people have the mindset that if you do not have money to spend, you cannot have fun. This simply is not true. There are many ways you can have fun this summer without spending much (or any) money. Low Income Financial Help has provided a great list of proven fun activities that everyone can enjoy without a hefty price tag. [Read more…]
High Interest Loan Alternatives
Payday loans are the most expensive personal loans you can get, some companies charging as much as 400% APR (annual percentage rate) on their loans. Even in jurisdictions where payday loans are not allowed, some micro-lenders get around the regulations with “admin fees” or other nefarious hidden charges. Ensure you know the entire cost of the loan before you agree to them, consider these alternative loans and benefits, and avoid payday loans where you can. [Read more…]