The Key To Business Success Is Increased Productivity

Time is money. It’s an old cliché that you’ve probably heard a million times, but there is no denying that those sentiments ring truer than ever. If you want to achieve great things in the modern business world, it’s imperative that you are using your resources effectively. If you aren’t doing so, then you will be left behind by your competitors.
There are many steps that can be made to improve the workflow through your business operations. Follow the follow four tips, and you’ll be amazed at how quickly your productivity improves.

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Better Staffing

The greatest resource at your disposal is the staff. However, it’s not just a case of getting great results from them. You also need to do it in the most cost-effective manner.
As a business owner, it’s important to assess your options. Outsourcing is a great way to reduce the need for bigger office spaces or special equipment. Alternatively, temporary staff are often a great way to get through busy periods. Experts at PNP Staffing Group can help you with those needs. It doesn’t matter how the work is completed. Just as long as it is done so in the most efficient manner possible.

Be Organised

When it comes to business, there’s no substitute for good organisation. Those skills are some of the most sought after from your employees. However, you will only see positive results if you provide them with the right facilities.
Many modern businesses are turning to cloud computing. These systems allow you to remove the need for mass paperwork while they can also promote better collaborations. Meanwhile, ensuring that work premises are kept tidy will also save a lot of hassle throughout the working day too. And with less time wasted, your team should achieve far greater results.

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Invest In Better Equipment

Advanced tech isn’t just used to improve organisation, though. It can actively allow you to complete more processes. Maintaining the health of your computers, for example, allow office workers to get through more work. This can only be good news.
Similarly, warehouses and manufacturing areas can benefit from having modern machinery too. If it speeds up those processes, you’ll naturally get more work completed. Of course, the exact products will be determined by your industry. Nevertheless, this is the only way to stay ahead of the game.

Encourage Communication

Good communication is at the heart of all successful businesses, and your company should be no different. The starting point for embracing these positive vibes is to ensure that your team meetings are productive. A team that knows its individual and collective duties will always be better prepared for the challenge ahead.
If your company is split across various locations, you can use modern tech too. Skype and video conferencing software can allow you to communicate without the need for travel. Hook the computer up to the boardroom TV, and there should be no issues for anyone. If nothing else, promoting better communication will also encourage improvements to customer relations too

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5 Health & Safety Secrets For Business Owners

As a business owner, you’re often preoccupied by the core aspects of business. Simply running a company and keeping the clocks ticking is hard enough. However, it’s an entrepreneur’s job to worry about health and safety too. It might seem like an inconvenience. It might even seem unimportant in your line of business. But, no matter what industry you’re in, health and safety is a crucial consideration. If anyone – an employee, a client, a customer – is injured on your premises, you are responsible. As a company owner, you have a duty of care for everyone that interacts with your company. We’ve learnt a few tricks and tips to help you out here. Let’s take a look in detail, shall we?

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1. Communication is the core of health and safety

Your number one priority is improving communication in the workplace. Your workers must feel comfortable coming to you with their health and safety concerns. Operate an open-door policy when it comes to safety worries. Communication also works the other way around. Actively ask your employees what you could do to help them. What could your business do to make them feel safer and more secure in their jobs? For advice on how to improve this communication, visit http://www.forbes.com. When the workplace is safe, your employees work with confidence. So, it’s in everyone’s interests.

2. Identify and report hazards

When you run a business day-in-day-out, it’s easy to miss the obvious hazards. Workplace hazards become second-nature to you. They become part of the office. Next thing you know, an employee trips and falls because of it. That’s why an active approach towards hazard identification is vital. It’s particularly crucial in dangerous environments like warehouses and factories. However, even a simple office has a host of potential hazards. Encourage an environment where employees are able to report any hazards they do see.

3. Put someone in charge

The safest offices, factories, and work spaces have a key person in charge of safety. That person is typically the operations manager, or designated safety officer in larger companies. If you’re a smaller company, make it your most reliable and sensible employee! Make sure everyone knows to report hazards to that person. Ensure that they themselves are on the lookout for safety concerns. When there’s a clear structure in place, it’s easy to maintain safety.

4. Safe storage

Safety becomes a concern when things aren’t kept in the correct place. It’s a particular concern when it comes to dangerous hazards and chemicals. Returning dangerous equipment to a designated place keeps it out of the way of others. Meanwhile, storing hazardous chemicals is a simple necessity. If you’re looking for safety storage, visit https://denios-us.com.

5. Independent safety audit

It’s always worth bringing in a new pair of eyes into the business. An independent audit team will spot any weaknesses or gaps in your health and safety. They provide an outside, experienced perspective, and point out things you may have missed. They’ll also give you a detailed plan for improving the situation.
That’s all for now, folks. Take your health and safety seriously, and don’t cut any corners.

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UNILORIN Notice On Implementation Of 4-Point Grading System And 45% Minimum Pass Mark

Management's attention has been drawn to the different interpretation of the Senate decision to commence full implementation of the Four-Point Grading System and the 45% minimum pass mark.

For the avoidance of doubt and for emphasis, Senate, at its 252nd meeting held on Thursday, 21st January, 2016, approved the commencement of the full implementation of the above grading system for all Freshers with effect from the 2015/2016 academic session.

Consequently, the minimum pass mark for ALL fresh students, distinguishable by their matriculation numbers and irrespective of the level, shall be 45%.

Senate also approved that returning students shall be allowed to graduate under the old dispensation of partial implementation of the Four-Point Grading system i.e. minimum pass mark of 40%.

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Five Practical Tips Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Setting out to be your own boss and realize your business dreams can be a scary prospect. The fact is, many startup companies simply aren’t capable of going the distance. However, there are ways to boost your chances of success. Here are five practical tips that all budding entrepreneurs should know.

1) There’s no substitute for a suitable workspace

An appropriate base is a must for all businesses. Exactly what this is will depend on the setup of your company. If it’s just you and you spend your days at a computer, this could be as simple as a well-equipped home office. Alternatively, if you have staff members, you might need a larger commercial workspace. When choosing a premises, make sure it’s in a suitable location and it falls within your budget. It must be well equipped too. As Calibre point out comfortable and practical office furniture is essential, and you’ll need plenty of storage. The easiest way to stock up on these resources is to shop for them online. However, if you want to be completely sure that your furnishings are up to scratch, it helps to test them out in person before you purchase them. As well as good quality chairs, desks and storage solutions, your office should have reliable phone and internet connections.

2) Your business must address a real need

Your business idea doesn’t have to be mind-blowing in its originality, but it does have to address a real consumer need. According to CB Insights, a lack of market need is one of the common reasons for startup failures. So, at the very outset of your business, it’s important to do plenty of research to see whether your products or services will be in demand.

3) You’ll have to keep an eye on cash flow

Be sure to keep a constant eye on cash flow. Highlighting the importance of this issue, a study conducted by Dunn & Bradstreet suggested that 90 per cent of small business failures are caused by poor cash flow. To minimize the risk of this scuppering your startup, you should set cash flow targets, agree clear payment terms with customers and send your invoices out quickly.

4) Micromanaging can boost your stress and harm your success

Another tip is to avoid the temptation to micromanage every aspect of your company. If everything has to go through you, bottlenecks could build up, slowing your processes down. Also, you might fail to make full use of your personnel. Ultimately, trying to oversee all decisions, even the small ones, will cause your stress levels to soar and it could harm your company’s success.

5) It pays to listen to the experts      

On a related point, it’s wise to tap into the expertise of others. Bear in mind that as well as being able to talk, you must be able to listen if you’re to fulfil your potential in business. Everything from reading advice online to seeking help from business mentors can help to boost your business’ prospects.

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KASU Faculty Of Medicine Gets MDCN Accreditation

Report reaching us has it that the Kaduna State University (KASU)Faculty of Medicine has gotten the Accreditation of Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).

Remember there has been several protest by students over the non-accreditation of the faculty and inability of the medical students to undergo the clinical phase of their training.

However with this development, the medical students of KASU can now proceed to Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital(BDTH) for their clinical phase of training.

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FUPRE Post-HND (B.Eng) 1st Batch Admission List 2015/2016 Released

Post – HND (B.ENG) programme first batch admission list of Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun is out. The admission letters are ready for collection at the Post – HND office, College of Technology.

Candidates can proceed to http://www.fupre.edu.ng/phnd/student/ to check their admission status and there after make payments (Acceptance Fee and School Fee) and register their courses online immediately.

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BSU On The Verge Of Losing Accreditation For It's Faculty Of Law

Report has it that the Law Faculty of the Benue State University (BSU) will soon lose its accreditation as the National Universities Commission has concluded plans to wirhdraw it.

This was disclosed by the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Msugh Kembe.

According to him, this is due to the fact that the faculty became necessary by the Council of Legal Education and NUC because the university has not met the professional requirement which include a well furnished mute court, law building, law clinic and library as well as proper mix of professional staff.

He further revealed that the faculty would need N119m to meet the requirements.

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BSU Addendum List Of Admitted Candidates 2015/2016 Released

The Management of the Benue State University, Makurdi has released the addendum list for admission into first degree programmes for the 2015/2016 academic session.

Candidates who applied for admission into Benue State University, Makurdi for the 2015/2016 academic session are required to:

1. Proceed to the designated banks within Benue State and pay a non-refundable admission verification fee of N400 and obtain a receipt with a pin. The designated banks are; Fidelity Bank Plc, ECO Bank Plc, United Bank for Africa Plc, Unity Bank, Union Bank of Nigeria Plc, First Bank of Nigeria Plc and Zenith Bank Plc, Diamond Bank, Guaranty Trust Bank, Sterling Bank Plc and Skye Bank Plc.

2. Candidates are to note that from Monday, 18th April, 2016 electronic payments can be made at any location using ATM’S and electronic banking facilities.

3. Visit the BSU website on https://www.bsuportal.edu.ng/checkAdmission.jsp enter your JAMB Registration or application number and submit to check your admission status. Print details if successful.

4. Proceed to the designated Banks listed in (1) above and pay a non-refundable acceptance fee of Twenty Two Thousand (N22,000) naira only using JAMB registration or application number. Obtain a Bank print out with a PIN.

5. Candidates who had earlier paid acceptance fee of Five thousand, Five hundred naira (N5,500) only should pay an additional sum of Sixteen Thousand, Five Hundred naira (N16,500) to make up the Twenty Two thousand naira (N22,000) only to enable them print admission letter.

6. Candidates who have paid their acceptance fee and have printed their admission letter should proceed to upload the following document on the BSU portal for on-line screening. The documents are as follows:
i. Original academic qualifications
ii. Original JAMB Result slip with embossed passport photograph
iii. Original Direct Entry Online e-registration printout with embossed passport photograph
iv. Birth certificate/declaration of age
v. Certificate of State Origin

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BSU Notice To Newly Admitted Students 2015/2016 On Screening And Registration

In order to enable you settle down quickly, you are requested to strictly adhere to the following steps in the screening and registration process:

i. Check for your admission on the Benue State University Portal by clicking here and print details on payment of N400 at the designated banks;
ii. Proceed to pay the acceptance fee of Twenty Two thousand naira (N22,000) non-refundable to Benue State University, Makurdi at the designated banks and print your admission letter;
iii. Candidates who had earlier paid acceptance fee of Five thousand, Five hundred naira (N5,500) only should pay an additional sum of Sixteen Thousand, Five Hundred naira (N16,500) to make up the Twenty Two thousand naira (N22,000) only to enable them print admission letter.

The documents are as follows:
a. Original academic qualifications
b. Original JAMB Result slip with embossed passport photograph. If you do not have this document, click here to get yours
c. Original Direct Entry Online e-registration printout with embossed passport photograph
d. Birth certificate/declaration of age
e. Certificate of State Origin
iv. Candidates who are yet to upload their credentials and other documents on the portal are advised to do so to enable us screen them Online.
v. Complete the screening form Online, print and sign. Your screening status will be communicated to you in the remarks column on the form;
vi. Proceed to Academic Office for documentation;
vii. Proceed to the designated banks and pay the approved tuition fees using your UTME or DE registration number as user ID. This also applies to all successful Preliminary French, Science and Vocation and Technology candidates who have been placed in various degree programmes;

The designated banks are as follows:
* Fidelity Bank Plc.
* Zenith Bank Plc.
* ECO Bank Plc.
* Guaranty Trust Bank Plc.
* Sterling Bank Plc.
* Diamond Bank Plc.
* First Bank of Nigeria Plc.
* United Bank for Africa Plc.
* Unity Bank Plc.
* Union Bank of Nigeria Plc.
* Skye Bank Plc.

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FUAM Orientation Exercise For Newly Admitted Students 2015/2016 Announced

This is to inform all newly admitted students of Federal University of Agriculture Markurdi that their orientation exercise has been slated to hold April 22nd , 2016.

Venue is Convocation Square South Core
Time is 9:00am

Attendance is compulsory for all newly admitted students.

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