Business owners must always provide a safe working environment regardless of the number of employees they have. This is an important step in retaining workers, ensuring their health and improving productivity.

Creating a safe workplace may involve some investment on safety equipment and other tools but the benefits are for the long term. Additionally, the beneficiaries go beyond your staff as they can also include your customers and the general public.

When a work environment is safe, business owners can also prevent injuries and diseases and promote the well-being of their workers. [Read more…] about How Businesses Can Ensure a Safe Work Environment

Many couples passionate about providing products and services that meet people’s needs are often successful in running their own business. Although they may assume different roles, their support for each other keeps the business in good condition. Those who work as a team are more likely to sustain their enterprise for the long term.

In the U.S., about one-third of all family businesses are managed by husband-and-wife teams, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. But analysts warned that difficulties are part of this kind of business situation notably as couples need to juggle between their work and personal life and face the trials that come with operating a business. A study done by a North Dakota State University small business specialist revealed that stress is a major problem faced by “copreneurs” and this has led to the closure of their enterprise and the end of their marriage. [Read more…] about Relationship Risks Couples in Business Face