How You Can Improve Your Management Team Using a 360-Degree Feedback Survey

22 November 2019
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If you're in charge of a large and multifaceted organisation, you may have many people under your command. After all, you've got various departments within the company, and each one of these has a manager in charge of individual supervisors and other workers. As this type of arrangement is so dynamic, you will always want to ensure that your staff is well-managed, that they are doing their job to the best of their ability and that they, in turn, trust these supervisors. Read More

3 Ways That Novice Importers Can Benefit From The Services Of Customs Brokers

20 February 2018
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Even though international trade can be very lucrative to importers and exporters, it can be somewhat daunting and costly to a prospective client if left in the hands of inexperienced people. A licensed customs broker is a professional in shipping who handles all the legwork on behalf of a client regarding legal requirements, tax and duties and permits. Here are ways that importers can benefit from the services of customs brokers. Read More

All You Need To Know About a Defacto Partner Visa

16 November 2015
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If you have an Australian partner and want to unite with them in their native country, all you require is a defacto partner visa. Many people consider getting a partner visa to be a highly complicated affair but, with all the requirements, it is easy for you to get one. This paper will provide you with an in-depth knowledge of the definition of a defacto visa, what is required and what to expect. Read More

Reasons and Benefits of Enlisting the Services of a Recruitment Agency

2 November 2015
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Recruitment agencies work as a liaison between employers and prospective job applicants with the aim of matching the different potential employee skill sets with the requirements of a business organization that is currently hiring. In a lot of situations, you will find that a business will outsource a recruitment agency to act as their human resource department. Once the employment agency finds a suitable candidate for the business' needs and that individual is placed as part of their work force, the agency will receive a commission. Read More

How to Put Less Wear and Tear on Your Home’s Central Air Conditioner Unit

9 October 2015
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Using your home's central air conditioning unit during summer months keeps your home cooler and can also cut down on humidity that settles in the home, protecting building materials from potential mold and mildew buildup. However, it can be rather costly to run the unit as often as you'd like, and the more you run it, the sooner it will burn out and fail since this means wear and tear on the motor, fan, and other parts. Read More

Mary Anne's Consulting Tips for Small Business Owners

About Me

Hi. My name is Mary Anne. I have been an entrepreneur since I was a kid -- at first, it was collecting old soft drink cans, and then, it was babysitting. By the time I started my own business at 33, I thought I was a pro. However, I soon learned where there were gaps in my knowledge. Cue the consultants. I've worked with everyone from computer to HR consultants and more. Before you dive into my posts (and I sincerely hope they help you), let me tell you a bit about myself -- I love to garden and cook, and I spend most of my time with my pup Bandit.