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Hybrid work-from-home arrangements for employees: What employers need in a remote work agreement
Having employees that work a mix of in the office and at home or from a co-working space, is more prevalent than ever since the pandemic and it has changed the way workplaces need to operate. Businesses are becoming more open to employees working outside of the office (remotely) or even working from a combination of in the office and at home each week.
Keeping it confidential: When to use a non-disclosure agreement
Non-disclosure agreements (NDA’s) are much more common than you think and asking someone to sign one is often a completely appropriate request. While very common in the United States, they are also widely used in Australia to protect confidential information owned by a person or a business.
In this article, I break down what a non-disclosure agreement is and look at common examples of where it is used. I also let you know what a mutual non-disclosure agreement is.
Website Developers: What you need in your client contract for web development
If you already build websites for clients, you are bound to have thought that there must be a simpler way to reach the desired outcome for both you and the client. One of the main concerns I see come up time and time again is that website developers find it hard to get the information required to create the website from their client, within the agreed timeframes. When you are relying on clients to provide photos, logos and copy, timings can start to slip and expectations from both sides can become problematic.
How to start an online business
Do you want to start a small business online? When starting an online business, you’re entering a whole new world, with a new set of rules and procedures. While you may have plenty of experience working as a business owner or employee, it’s hard to know where to start and end when it comes to setting yourself up for online success.
Setting up a Coaching Business this year - legalities to consider
Is this the year you embrace something new and set up your coaching business? While there’s plenty to consider when setting up a coaching business, the importance of getting in place your processes and legal formalities should not be underestimated. By getting the foundations sorted from the start, your business will be seen as credible. Plus, you’ll ensure you are personally protected should things go wrong.
How do I get my service business online?
There are many reasons why moving your bricks and mortar business online could be a positive step. In response to the current COVID-19 pandemic, many businesses around the globe had to close their physical doors overnight, with little foresight into when (or how) those doors may reopen.
Whether you’re closing your physical business during this current crisis, as a method for reducing costs and overheads or to scale up, there are opportunities for growth and ease that might not be possible for an offline business. And, moving forward perhaps the best combination is a physical and online business to provide for a safety net if there is another covid-19 spike.
4 Essential Tips on content marketing for small business
The phrase ‘content marketing’ has come into the spotlight in a major way in very recent years – but what is it and how would it benefit your small business?
When content marketing for small businesses is done well, it can have the power to:
Introduce or reinforce your brand story and messaging
Build stronger and more meaningful relationships with your customers
Communicate promotions and new marketing activities
Build your reputation and authority