Despite this, many small business owners hesitate to invest in an employee bonus program, fearing it will have a negative effect on their bottom line. However, with a carefully calculated program, you can show your employees how much your value their work and motivate them to step things up, making it worthwhile. This article will provide you with a comprehensive insight into what an employee bonus is, what type of programs are available and how to choose the right program for your company....

To minimise the risks, you must carefully consider which legal business structure will best suit your needs. For example, suppose you are running a not-for-profit business. In that case, you might consider setting up a charity or social enterprise. Businesses for profit usually fall into four main categories: sole trader, partnership, limited liability partnership (LLP) or private limited company (PLC). Your chosen structure will have an impact on: The authorities you must notify that your business exists The tax and National Insurance contributions your business will be liable to pay The records and accounts you must keep Your financial liability for the business The methods your business can use to generate capital How management decisions can be made...

We’ve got you covered. When it comes to jewelry, a trusty chain is often overlooked. We think this is a mistake. Since chains come in all shapes and sizes and work with any look, they go with everything! Consider the Quality When buying a men’s chain, consider the quality first and foremost. Much like any other jewelry, you want to look for a chain made with a higher-grade metal, such as sterling silver or gold, so that it will last....

First, the quality of your professional relationships contributes to how much joy you take from your job. Imagine a working culture where everyone was out for themselves, and hard work and dedication went unrecognized. That environment would become hostile, potentially even toxic – somewhere that you would not look forward to going to every day. By contrast, taking the time to build a rapport with your co-workers and show your support for their endeavours is a step towards making your workplace a welcoming atmosphere....

Blogging is really a proven way to make money. I’ve been making a decent income from blogging for over 10 years now and I can say that anyone with hard work can make money blogging. If you are one among them who wants to make the most out of their free time, blogging is a great way to not only make money but to boost your online influence. So if you are looking for ways to create a free blog, this detailed guide is for you....

There are plenty of things you can do to keep your brain healthy and make sure it functions the way it should at every age. Keep reading to learn 4 of the most important tips everybody needs to know about on how to keep your brain healthy. Let’s get started! 1. Make Sure to Exercise Regularly There are many ways to keep your brain healthy, but one of the most important is to exercise regularly....

Last year alone, my blog BloggersPassion generated around $225,000 in revenue (check out some of the interesting stuff in my blog income reports). Not just that, my blog has been earning $10,000+ per month for several years. The best part? Most of that income comes from affiliate marketing. So if you’re someone who is new to affiliate marketing and looking to earn $10K+ per month from it, this guide is just for you....

Before becoming part of the fleet, however, all applicants must undergo a rigorous testing procedure. If you’re applying to be an officer in the Royal Navy, this begins with the Naval Service Recruiting Test (NSRT). What Is the Naval Service Recruiting Test? The Navy uses the NSRT as part of the comprehensive selection and testing process that would-be officers undergo. This test is a broad psychometric test. Ostensibly, it’s a test of your overall academic intelligence, but it also implicitly tests several other critical skills the Navy is looking for....

The most commonplace is mobile phone phones. We must acknowledge that stationary telephones are now almost extinct, and is used very rarely. The second method that is becoming outdated – SMS. With the spread of mobile internet, sending simple text messages has become just a way to track money in your bank account or talk about promotional offers in shops. Now let’s move on to the most interesting part. Communication on the internet, which goes unnoticed by us, through a variety of different services: – Messengers (which each smartphone users has at least 3-5); – Social networks (and this is not only Facebook but also Instagram, YouTube, Tiktok, Twitter and dozens of more narrow-profile ones); – Forums on a variety of topics from technology and repair to medicine and pets; – Dating sites aimed directly at building relationships and finding a partner; – Online video chats, not only standard ones like Skype or WhatsApp video but also a variety of chat roulettes where you can “live” chat with thousands of strangers around the world....

You’re Ready to Put Down Roots If you’re ready to put down roots and know you want to stay in the same place for at least a few years, buying a house might be a good option. Renting is a good idea if you want to try out several different neighbourhoods before committing. You Have Good Credit While your credit doesn’t have to be perfect to get approved for a mortgage loan, your credit score should be at least 640, and the higher, the better....

This question is to force you to engage with a five-year plan. This plan details your goals, educational prospects and the position you have in your career. The five-year plan is not the end goal, and it is not designed to give you all the answers. Instead, it is a tool that can be used to help you progress. The plan can also help you understand what steps you need to make to succeed....

Back in June, I cracked open my mini warehouse with the goal of rearranging my cars. When I got the unit, I sort of just shoved cars in there without thinking about optimizing my use of the 39-foot space. As my fleet is constantly changing, I always have a need for just a little more room. So, I started getting obsessive over how to use the space to its maximum....

That car is a March 83G, built by a British engineering company and using the 3.5-liter engine from the BMW M1, the same car that Andy Warhol used as the canvas for his famous BMW Art Car. Later the team, led by Dave Cowart and Kenper Miller, switched to a 3.3-liter air-cooled turbo flat-six from the Porsche 935. More importantly for this particular little post you’re reading right now, though, is that the March 83G had a pair of huge pontoon fenders that were ideal for painting huge lobster claws on....

If my name is familiar to you, chances are you’ve seen my work on that German lighting site or perhaps on Opposite-Lock, where I’ve called myself Miss Mercedes for years. I’m incredibly happy to be here and am even happier for what is in store. I hope to not just spread the joy of all things with an engine, but to tell stories that make you feel all warm and fuzzy, and not because there’s an ATF-fueled fire going on in your engine bay....

Instead, you’re a self-taught web developer seeking your first web development role. So, how do you answer the interview question, “Tell me about your educational background”? ‘Tell me about your studies’ is quite a common interview question. This article will go through what a potential employer is looking for when they ask it. Spoiler: it is less a detailed history of your every achievement, and more an understanding of your knowledge, commitment and decision-making skills....

As such, employers commonly ask recent graduates about their time at college during the recruitment process. These questions may arise during interviews for entry-level jobs or graduate schemes. Students applying for internships should also expect to draw heavily on their college experience at interviews. Why Do Employers Ask Questions About College? Questions about college can illuminate employers on: Your subject motivation and career goals Your character and personality The skills and competencies you gained through study...

Welcome to The Morning Dump, bite-sized stories corralled into a single article for your morning perusal. If your morning coffee’s working a little too well, pull up a throne and have a gander at the best of the rest of yesterday. Kia Goes All-In On NFTs  Are we seriously still doing this? Kia’s updated the Soul crossover and needed to put out a new commercial, so the South Korean brand has decided to go with NFTs on this one....

Did you know #1 part in building a profitable blog online? If you said, web hosting, then you are right. Whether you agree it or not, web hosting plays #1 role in your website’s success. Web hosting directly impacts your: website speed SEO user experience security of your site above all your overall sales So if you’re using a cheap or free hosting, you’re killing your site all by yourself....

Anyway, onto the car news for Friday’s Morning Dump: We’re talking about Mercedes-Benz’s new EV charging network, BYD’s new luxury brand, and Tesla’s new discount offers in China. Let’s get this knocked out before the FBI shows up at my house with a warrant. Mercedes Puts Its Money Where Its Mouth Is Say what you will about Tesla, but I believe there are a few things that company has done extraordinarily right over the years....

Many employers use Microsoft Word as their office’s word-processing system, and hence expect team members to be proficient in the use and understanding of it. As such, job candidates can be tested in their Word proficiency as part of their job application. In some instances, a practice task may be provided for candidates to take part in, or a Microsoft Word test may be provided for candidates to complete as part of the interview process....