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Business casual: How to make small talk

How many times have you attended a networking event only to find yourself talking exclusively to people you already know?  Knowing a few simple social rules will help liberate your gregarious side rather than restrain it. Here are some tips that may help you overcome your hesitation to break the ice and start building a relationship.

A well-designed office increases productivity and employee satisfaction

The next time you walk into your business, challenge yourself to see it through fresh eyes. Do you see a well-organized office with focused employees working comfortably? Studies show a well-designed, aesthetically pleasing office has been proven to increase productivity.

How to know when it’s time to expand your workforce

Now that your ingenuity and hard work have proven successful, the decision to grow your employee base is unique to each business. Here are a few tips that will help you make the best decision for your small business.

3 things to consider before moving your home office to a commercial space

If your home office has overgrown into your personal space, here are a few things you need to know before making your next move.

3 ways nurturing company culture can boost your bottom line

Happy employees are productive employees.  Here are a few tactics used by the world’s biggest companies to foster a positive, productive corporate culture and ultimately improve their bottom line.

Four reasons rate hikes aren’t all bad

It almost comes as an instinctual response to groan, huff or recoil at the prospect of increased interest rates. Believe it or not, a rising rate environment may present benefits for you and  your business. Here are a few potentially positive impacts of an interest rate increase.

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