Category Business

There was a time when all a prospective employer needed was curriculum vitae and resumes, and a few references, to make a hiring decision.

Well, that time is long gone.

Today, employers are looking for some kind of certainty before hiring new employees. They want to gauge how a potential employee will measure up or behave in a real-job situation before they hire them. In a word, they want to predict with a measure certainty whether a candidate will be a right fit for their company.

This is where the predictive index comes in. It is a tool increasingly used by employers to understand the personalities and behaviours of potential employees before hiring them. Where resumes and curriculum vitae failed in helping an employer understand a potential candidate’s ability to adapt to a workplace, a predictive index exercise goes many steps further to analyze a candidate’s proficiency and efficiency under a number of simulated everyday scenarios at the workplace.

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You make shipments to customers on a regular basis and want to guarantee that they make it to them on time and in good form. A large part of being able to do this is doing your research on which trucking company to do business with. The following are factors to consider when hiring a trucking company.

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As a real estate agent, you may be satisfied with the work that you do, earning your fair share of action in the market. However, you probably would not mind increasing your profits and this is understandable. One small but effective step you can consider is releasing a newsletter. Here are 5 ways doing so will help your business.

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As your business grows there will be increased pressure to handle the warehousing and distribution needs of your company. As you look to manage this demand, it is important that you still deliver the same level of service to your customers. When it comes to your warehousing needs, it is vital that you avoid some of the more common mistakes that many fall prey to. Read on to learn more about them.

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It is mandatory in most nations to install fall arrest equipment to prevent fall injuries. If your staff is working at 6 feet and more above the next highest working surface, you are legally required to install fall arrest equipment that is designed to protect them from falling once they reach that height. Failure to observe this regulation could endanger your workers and put your company at the risk of attracting hefty OSHA fines.

The most important part of a fall arrest system is the anchorage connector where lanyards and harnesses are connected. However, for it to provide the expected protection whenever a situation warrants, it must be installed correctly and inspected regularly and properly. Below are a few tips for installing your first fall arrest anchor at a job site:

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Being self-employed has many perks—you get to be your own boss, grow a business you’re passionate about, and make your own schedule. There are some downsides, however, including inconsistent income and difficulty getting a mortgage.

Some months you might be swamped with work, while others might be slow. Financial institutions believe this inconsistent income makes you a greater risk to lenders. So how can you qualify for a mortgage if you’re at a higher risk due to being self-employed? Use these tips.

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A bail hearing, especially if it’s your first, can be nerve-wracking. Knowing that a wrong turn in the hearing could send you into court custody until your trial is over is enough reason to worry about a bail hearing.

In Ontario, if your bail is denied, you will be held in custody for the entire trial period. To increase the likelihood of your bail hearing going your way, you will need to prepare properly for it. Here are a few ways you can do this.

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Flexographic printing changed the printing game, so to speak. And although it improved upon so many aspects of printing, there is still some maintenance and care involved in making sure it continues to be effective for your printing needs.

One of the most important things to take care of is the storage of your flex sleeves.

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Have you ever had to declare bankruptcy? If you are among the lucky people who have never had to consider this option, you might be wondering why some people need to go bankrupt. Here are 9 reasons that make a lot of sense.

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Many businesses know that providing excellent customer service is one of the most important things it can provide. Yes, there are businesses that do not provide good service and some can be downright rude. However, successful ones know and value what good customer service can do. Sometimes, it can make all the difference. If a company starts growing, then it can get harder to provide the same level of good customer service.

One solution to this problem is to outsource the calls to a call centre. People in a call centre are trained and can deal with the influx of calls professionally, courteously and in a timely manner. It will make a huge difference to your business, so let’s look closer at some of the reasons to use a call centre.

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You are leaving for vacation and cannot be more excited. Your hotel and flight is booked and your itinerary is full of fun-filled activities. These things have no doubt cost you a lot of money already. Therefore, you want to save as much as you possible can so you have money to spend on meals, souvenirs, and other necessities if the need arises. One way to do this is being mindful when you exchange your currency for the one accepted in the area you will be going to.

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As with any new business, you will probably need some investment to get your operation off the ground. To get any business financing, funding, grants, loans or investment to support your operations, you will need a detailed business plan. Here’s how you do it!

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