An Ethical Business for You

Business ethics are the system of moral and ethical beliefs that guides the values, behaviours and decisions of a business organisation and the individuals involved within that business. These ethics are important to business as many of them are tied directly into the law, and breaches of these can be punishable as an offence . Though…

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What to do before you buy a business

Buying an existing business can be a great entryway into being a business owner – but it does come with challenges. Following these steps might make it easier for you to make sure that the business you buy is right for you. Understanding if you are ready for business: This doesn’t just involve the financial…

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Business management styles you should avoid

The business management style you adopt will depend on the needs of your business, what motivates your employees, and your style of work. Therefore, you do have some flexibility when it comes to the choices you make and how you manage your business. However, there are some which you should always avoid due to the…

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The types of benefits businesses should consider for their employees

n Australia-wide survey asked employees what benefits they would most want from their employers.  The following are the top 10 benefits: Flexible working Discounts on electricity, gas and water Continued education options Petrol discounts Free meals Supermarket discounts Mental wellness initiatives Subsidised massages, yoga, and gym memberships Special company deals on loans, mortgages, health insurance…

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Types of partnerships

There are four types of partnerships. The partnership type you choose will depend on what best suits the partners involved.  General Partnership (GP) All partners involved will be equally responsible for the management of the business. Each member has unlimited liability (personally liable) for the debts and obligations that the business incurs.  Limited Partnership (LP)…

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Preserving your customer’s confidentiality

Customers trust businesses with a lot of personal information and it is the business’ responsibility to maintain confidentiality. Businesses should take relevant precautions to ensure that the privacy and personal information of their customers is not compromised.  Encrypting the information you receive from customers: There are programs available which encrypt information that customers send to…

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How you can improve your company’s shipping department

Effective shipping is essential in a world where online shopping is so popular. Businesses can suffer if their orders are not being shipped on time or if they are not regularly updating their customers. The following are some ways you can improve shipping. Improve your communication with your shipping facility: Communicating with your warehouse and…

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Responding to negative feedback

The internet and social media have made it all too easy for customers to relay their feedback to businesses. This can be a great thing because it shows other customers or potential customers why they should choose your business.  However, this also means that if a customer has a negative experience, then their public feedback…

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