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6 myth-busting facts about entrepreneurship and poverty

Work Life

People who start businesses learn how to organize production, manage cash, serve customers, set prices and coordinate logistics. But while off-the-books businesses may not be legal, the informal sector represents 50% or more of the economy in many developing countries, and as much as 20% in some developed nations.

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The anatomy of a live chat conversation

Ruby

Scenario #2: The worried legal client A legal client is worried about a financial matter in their pending case. Let me gather your contact details and I’ll share the information with your legal team right away! Okay, let me gather your contact details so our sales team can put together some information for you to review.

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6 ways to combat workplace incivility

Insperity

Incivility may present itself as eye-rolling, interrupting or talking over someone in a meeting, making dismissive comments, or speaking disrespectfully while not saying anything that could cause legal action. He brings in all the big sales, so we have to put up with it.”. It’s happened to all of us. Welcome to the club!”.

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The No. 1 Tip for Hiring a Successful Summer Intern

Insperity

The young person should also be invited to attend departmental and company meetings, sales calls and vendor presentations. The legal issues around unpaid work can be complicated, so consult your human resources department if you genuinely have no room in the budget for a small salary. The safer solution is to pay your interns.

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What is a business continuity plan?

Ruby

A business continuity plan is how a restaurant chain like Waffle House is able to stay open in the midst of hurricane season , or how a company like Amazon realigns its logistics to manage supply and demand in a pandemic. Your essential assets might include legal and financial documents, data, equipment, and/or intellectual property.

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dog rampage in the office, temps accused me of bullying, and more

Ask a Manager

You could talk to that person, explain how disruptive the dog is, cite the specific problems he’s causing (biting should be at the top of that list since that could create legal liability for the company), and ask if they can talk to Pepito’s owner about keeping him at home (or at least getting him training).

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my boss threatened to sue me when I quit, Netflix on work laptops, and more

Ask a Manager

I’m just an office staff member and they have never required any of us to sign them, only the sales force. Also, do I have to finish out my two weeks notice with someone who’s threatening legal action against me for quitting? I asked if he was going to pursue that in court, and he said he hadn’t decided yet. This is not a thing!