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Finding Time to Manage Performance
by: Marnie Green
I wish I had a nickel for every time I heard a manager say, “I don’t have time.” I hear this line most often during training sessions on performance management. After reviewing the critical elements of managing employee performance (clear expectations, frequent and timely communication, fair and legal documentation, appropriate measurements, and objectively written performance appraisals) many man... (read more)
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The Lowdown on Structured Settlement Sales
by: Joshua Shapiro
A structured settlement is an arrangement in which an award, often from a lawsuit or claim, is paid out over time. This type of arrangement was originally designed to keep people from squandering away their wealth or fortunes quickly. They are meant to meet the long term financial needs of the person awarded the sum. Why, then, would anyone want to sell a structured settlement? The truth is tha... (read more)
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Identify your Small Business Advantage
by: Rasmus Nielsen
Small businesses usually find themselves being disadvantaged compared to medium or large businesses, because they do not have the resources available. The owner/operator is required to wear a range of different caps, which has a range of negative impact on the business. The business is managing the owner/operator, which means that the strategic perspective is lost and as a result the business is n... (read more)
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What is a Structured Settlement Quote?
by: Joshua Shapiro
When you first begin to venture into the unknown world of the structured settlement market, you may not have a clue what you are getting into. You may not know how much to expect from selling your structured settlement or the process in which you will get paid. For this reason, it is advisable to obtain a structured settlement quote to see exactly where you stand. A structured settlement quote ... (read more)
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Business Process Outsourcing for Small Business
by: Rasmus Nielsen
What is BPO? Business Process Outsourcing is hiring external businesses to deliver a task that you otherwise had to do inhouse and has been around for many years, but has with the introduction of the Internet and globalisation taken a new dimension. Many large businesses have chosen to outsource some of the activities, simply so they can focus on their core business. Companies such as Microsoft... (read more)
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Making the Most of Your Cash Payout on a Structured Settlement
by: Joshua Shapiro
The primary premise behind structured settlements is to provide for the long term financial needs of the person receiving it. Insurance companies, among others, decided people were too likely to frivolously spend any large sum of money they received, so setting up a payment structure was more secure. While there is a certain amount of logic to this, it should also be at the individual’s discretion... (read more)
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Tax – Keep It Low But Legal
by: Michael Challiner
If you are really well-to-do you could employ an account to look after your tax affairs, but for most of us this is not a realistic proposition. The resultant charge for the accountant’s services could well exceed any saving achieved, so we have to deal with the problem ourselves. This is not too bad if it is dealt with in a logical order rather than the system which is employed by many – last min... (read more)
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Reverse Auction For Transportation And Logistics
by: Electronic Logistics LLC
Traditionally, logistics and transportation are extremely important for successful operating of any company as well as the whole market at large. It is necessary to point out that, as a rule, the main goal of producers and sellers, as well as buyers, on the other hand, is to minimize costs for transportation and logistics and deliver goods to customers in possibly shorter terms. In the current sit... (read more)
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Is Your Business Producing Hazardous Waste?
by: Envirogreen
Environmental and health concerns have led to a widening of the definition of “hazardous waste”. Most people assume that this term refers only to toxic, chemical or industrial waste, but in fact all businesses are probably now producing some form of hazardous waste that needs to be disposed of carefully and legally. So, how do you know if you’re about to throw away something that’s classified a... (read more)
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5 Easy Steps to Inexpensive Letterhead Stationary For Your Business
by: Sam Smith
Much new businesses start out needing to save costs and so they skimp on some of the perceived extras. They will often try to get away without spending for things like letterhead, stationary, and business cards. However these are very important and if you are serious about your business then it is important to go to the extra effort of putting these together. Start up costs can be prohibitive for ... (read more)
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