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PreventionIn an ideal world you'd want to be paid on time by every customer. Of course, there's no guarantee that you will achieve this, but use this checklist as a precaution to ensure you are not saddled with having to chase up too many slow or non-p... Read more
13 Aug 2009
What should your terms and conditions include? This checklist includes all the essentials of a contract (needed to protect your position) and several that you can include to suit the needs of your business. ... Read more
24 May 2009
How to discipline an employeeFrom time-to-time, you will need to discipline members of staff. There is a right and a wrong way of going about this. Use this checklist to ensure you do things the right way. ... Read more
20 Apr 2012
Choosing a supplier It might sound obvious, but it's vital you choose the right supplier - otherwise you might be stuck in an agreement that you can't get out of. ... Read more
28 Jun 2009
Dos and don'ts with clients and customers The customer is always right! Actually, they're not. But following our basic dos and don'ts should help ensure a trouble-free relationship. ... Read more
02 Sep 2009
What is a patent and how is it protected? Patents exist to protect things you've designed or made. Using this checklist will help ensure that all your hard work doesn't end up in someone else's hands. ... Read more
11 Feb 2009
How should we fund the purchase?How you fund the purchase will depend on a variety of factors. Use this checklist to consider the basic options. If nothing else, it might help to eliminate them. ... Read more
20 Aug 2009
How to handle complaintsEffective complaint handling is essential to ensure a good business reputation and a strong order book. Done well, it can even lead to fresh sales. ... Read more
16 Jul 2009
Hours of work, rest breaks and holidaysAll these areas are covered by legislation known as the Working Time Directive (WTD). Make sure you know what the WTD says and that you keep proper records so as to avoid getting into problems and disputes with ... Read more
15 Nov 2009
Inducting your new employeeInducting someone into the workplace is all about introducing them to the business, meeting their colleagues and clients and generally helping them settle in as quickly as possible to make them feel welcome. It's all about c... Read more
10 Jan 2009