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A workspace that is hygienic promotes better productivity, reducing the chances of becoming ill or passing on illness, than one that is germ-ridden. Take a look at the state of the things you touch – your mouse, keyboard and telephone are good starting points – and make a point of cleaning them once a week […]

Invest your latent cash in a high interest account; you’ll be surprised at the difference even a couple of weeks makes compared with an ordinary transaction account. Most banks have a no fee, high interest online account that will allow you to transfer money to your transaction account, which means your cash is still accessible […]

One good way to boost your website’s ranking on search engines is to have quality links leading to your site. There are plenty of link sites out there that merely require you to submit your business name, url and a little bit of information about your business. While not worthless, it is better to aim […]

Search engine optimisation for your website is not just about having other sites link to yours but about making sure you promote the most relevant parts of your site so people can find it. * Make sure the text on your site contains words and terms that people search for. If you call yourself a […]

Try the following debtor management tips, from Dun & Bradstreet, to ease your cash flow: *Set clear policies at the outset of a credit agreement. *Get a signed contract. *Always conduct a credit check prior to the extension of credit. *Issue invoices promptly. *Monitor your accounts receivable on an ongoing basis. *Gradually escalate pressure on […]

An energy audit is the first step towards reducing energy consumption, energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. It allows you to adopt a strategic approach to managing your energy use and helps you prioritise the energy programs that need to be implemented. An energy audit will determine: *Where and how energy is being used in […]

If you’re looking for a way to loosen the restraints your business is facing, start by easing your cash flow. Dun & Bradstreet offers the following debtor management tips to get you started. *Set clear policies at the outset of a credit agreement. *Get a signed contract. *Always conduct a credit check prior to the […]