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Business Ethics 101
Sometimes life provides us with character-defining opportunities that remain with us forever. If we're lucky, that is. These events, which occur in both our professional and our personal lives, are significant not for their particulars, but for what they say about who we are and who we are not. It is who we become as a result of these experiences-not the experiences themselves-that is most important. This is because these "choice points" articulate our values, clarify our character, and define our integrity.I had one such experience many years ago when I first relocated to Seattle. It's an experience that has stayed with me because it was so profound and because, to this day, I am still both humbled and humiliated by it. I had had business cards printed, and there was an error. I called the owner of the print shop and she agreed to reprint them right away. But I never returned to the printer. My finances were very tight and I'd decided it was "better" to distribute the "bad" ones rather than pay the several hundred dollars I owed her for the new version.My tainted integrity nagged at me for more than a year before I finally phoned the woman to apologize. I never got that far. Oh, she remembered me all right. So clearly, in fact, that during our brief conversation she recounted the entire ordeal and t

aws, but the rights guaranteed to the employee are far greater in number and can result in numerous legal claims that are both monetarily costly and time drains. Because Independent Contractors are not employees but self-employed business people, there are fewer laws to consider. For example, the independent contractors are not covered (at least only to a very limited extent if at all) by the following laws:

· Minimum wage laws (in some states certain jobs do have a minimum pay rate).
· Race, national origin, color, religion, gender, etc. laws.
· The right to form or promote a union.
· Family leave time.

In states where permitted, employees can sue for wrongful termination, but

GAME Your Way to Greater Productivity
There are many events outside of the workplace that can negatively impact workplace productivity. A major holiday and major sporting events (like the Super Bowl, World Cup or NCAA Basketball Tournament) are a few of these possible distractions.As people begin to think about, talk about and focus on these events, their focus may leave their work. Think about it: how many tournament brackets are filled out on office time? How much Christmas shopping gets done online at the office every year?This change of focus can lead to significant losses of productivity. As leaders we can’t remove the distractions – the events will still occur. Our job instead is to do what we can to recognize and take advantage of the situation however we can.I suggest the GAME approach to maintaining focus and productivity in the face of these outside distractions. Let me explain.G – Gauge the real level of interest.A – Acknowledge the potential distraction.M – Motivate employees by maintaining high expectations through this time.E – Enjoy the opportunity to connect with your employees.Let’s look at each of these strategies in a bit more depth.Gauge the Real Level of Interest. Don’t assume that everyone is interested or distracted! Taking a “Henny

There are many pros and cons that must be considered by those thinking of hiring independent contractors, and if those are not factored into the hiring decision, there may well be legal consequences. Of course, it is always wise to go over your plans with your attorney, so this article is not to be construed as legal advice but rather some business alerts that need to be considered before making a decision.

Of course, the first thing to do is to consider the job that is to be done, the duration of the assignment, the pros and cons of choosing a permanent employee and the pros and cons of hiring an independent contractor. Then, you need to make certain that your classification decision will hold up if it is challenged by either your state’s or the federal auditors.

Why Would You Want to Hire an Independent Contractor?

The reason that drives most companies to decide to hire independent contractors is a simple one – money. There is no doubt that there is a definite financial advantage, and in most cases, the company does save money for a wide variety of reasons. Let’s consider some of the expenses that are almost always incurred when a regular employee holds a position.

· There is the 7.6% of the employee’s total pay that will be your share of the Social Security
and Medicare taxes. Obviously, this cost is one that cannot be avoided. · There is also state unemployment compensation insurance to cover, and that amount will vary from state to state. But, it must be considered and cannot be avoided.
· There is also worker’s compensation insurance to be paid.
· If you provide health benefits, then that figure must be identified and factored into your analysis.
· Retirement is another cost that is often ignored when the hiring analysis is being done, but if retirement is offered in one form or another, it must also be considered and added into the equation.

Actually, those who have researched compensation, tell us that in most companies the compensation package often equals 33 1/3%+ of the annual salary of a given employee. This figure must also be added to your payroll cost.

Flexibility Is A Major Factor

There are a number of reasons why employers want the flexibility that staffing with independent contractors can give them::

· Seasonal work patterns.
· Fluctuating workloads for various reasons.
· Specific tasks that need to be accomplished but not on an ongoing basis.
· Freedom from legal problems if it is necessary to let the worker go.
· Workforce expansion and contraction as needed or wanted.
· Specialized skills provide greater flexibility and also immediate productivity.
· Reduction in training time and related costs.

Fewer “Rights” Issues

Independent Contractors do have protection under some laws, but the rights guaranteed to the employee are far greater in number and can result in numerous legal claims that are both monetarily costly and time drains. Because Independent Contractors are not employees but self-employed business people, there are fewer laws to consider. For example, the independent contractors are not covered (at least only to a very limited extent if at all) by the following laws:

In states where permitted, employees can sue for wrongful termination, but

Portable Toilet Hire Explained Simply
Hiring portable toilets for a construction site, an event, a concert, party or large gathering can be confusing process given that you could hire a self contained chemical toilet, chemical disabled toilet, portable mains connect toilet, disabled toilet with baby changing facilities or urinal units.This article aims to explain some of the differences between the various types and what you should look for in terms of accreditations to ensure that you have peace of mind.Most are self contained chemical toilets with either cold water handwash, warm water handwash or hot water handwash. Warm and hot water handwash normally require mains electricity whereas cold water handwash does not.Then there is the question of how many you will need. As a general rule of thumb, if alcoholic beverages are served or there is a large female attendance, increase the number of units by 13%.Disabled toilet and baby change units allow freedom for the disabled without struggling in a confined space and freedom for mother, baby and buggy to enter and use baby changing facilities in privacy.To ensure peace of mind, consider an organisation that has the following accreditations:Portable Sanitation Europe (PSE) to ensure compliance with environmental protection and health & safety legislation, disch

if it is challenged by either your state’s or the federal auditors.

Why Would You Want to Hire an Independent Contractor?

Flexibility Is A Major Factor

There are a number of reasons why employers want the flexibility that staffing with independent contractors can give them::

Fewer “Rights” Issues

In states where permitted, employees can sue for wrongful termination, but

Fire in Your Belly - Making Money From Business
Do you really really want to change your life?Do you really really want to have more free time?Do you really really want to have more money?If you don't forget reading this article.I want to share with you how the fire in your belly that you have right now can be transformed into the reality of change.Stop reading for 2 minutes right now - close your eyes and think about what it is you really want. Visualise it and feel it.It feels good doesn't it?Now you can reach for what you want in your mind you need to make it happen. How? Well if you are here you are probably considering an online business or business opportunity. Or, you have a traditional business and want to utilise the internet to make it more profitable. Yes?Good. Well I can help you with some great basics on how to make it happen.First of all lets remove the misconception you must have a website presence. That is quite simply not true. You can promote your business online through numerous classified sites without a website referral. Just think newspaper without the paper. Same deal. The other way is sell your products and services via online auction sites - there are sites out there that allow you to set up an online shop with them for peanuts.If you have a website you have double t

sation insurance to cover, and that amount will vary from state to state. But, it must be considered and cannot be avoided.
· There is also worker’s compensation insurance to be paid.
· If you provide health benefits, then that figure must be identified and factored into your analysis.
· Retirement is another cost that is often ignored when the hiring analysis is being done, but if retirement is offered in one form or another, it must also be considered and added into the equation.

Flexibility Is A Major Factor

There are a number of reasons why employers want the flexibility that staffing with independent contractors can give them::

Fewer “Rights” Issues

In states where permitted, employees can sue for wrongful termination, but

Web 2.0
The bursting of the dotcom bubble in the year 2001 was a defining moment in the global web industry. People believed that the web had been given far more significance than it merited, not withstanding that initial glitches are a common feature of all technological revolutions. The shakeouts in fact mark the beginning of new and innovative technology ready to replace the old and the redundant.The concept of "Web 2.0" thus began with a conference brainstorming session between O'Reilly and MediaLive International. Dale Dougherty, web pioneer and O'Reilly VP, believed that the web has not lost any importance; in fact with new and exciting applications coming up daily, it was assuming far more significance than it had in the past. The companies that had survived the collapse seemed to have several things in common and the collapse was actually a turning point for the web. In consonance with this theory, they agreed to coin a phrase known as Web 2.0 referring to proposed second generation web based services. They used this term as a title for a series of conferences resulting in the birth of the Web 2.0 Conference. It is hinted to be an upgrade over the World Wide Web and emphasizes online collaboration and sharing among users.Although, its exact meaning is open to debate, the last and most accepted defini

our payroll cost.

Flexibility Is A Major Factor

There are a number of reasons why employers want the flexibility that staffing with independent contractors can give them::

Fewer “Rights” Issues

In states where permitted, employees can sue for wrongful termination, but

Customized Business Forms
Starting one's own business was never so easy. Now thanks to the advancement in web-based technology, you can virtually start your business without moving a muscle. All you need is an access to the Internet and you can go about starting your dream venture. The first thing that comes to mind when you are on the verge of starting your business is the business forms. When it comes to business forms, there are forms and forms. You will be amazed at the number of forms you need to maintain for running your business successfully.One may think that most of the readily available business forms may not suit one's particular business, but you need not worry, as help is at hand in the form of customized business forms. Customized or personalized business forms are easily available online. You have got forms covering every aspect of business. Whether it is sales, inventory, marketing, or HR, you name it and you have business forms available online for the particular functional area.These business forms are more than mere forms to be filled out. Once you go through them and start using them, you will find out how valuable they are to the overall growth of your organization. Business forms help you streamline your business processes and increase the overall productivity of any organization, if properly adhered to.

In states where permitted, employees can sue for wrongful termination, but such laws only protect independent contractors if a contract was breached and that breach can be proven.

Why Wouldn’t You Want to Hire an Independent Contractor

It sounds as if it is the best of all possible words to use independent contractors instead of employees, but you need to look at the other side of the coin to be sure that is true for you and your company. Let’s consider some of elements that must be factored into your final decision.

Independence Is a Key Reason People Become Independent Contractors

Independent contractors see themselves as independent business owners, and they are. You cannot oversee their work nor dictate the approaches they use in the same way you would for an employee. Let’s look at some of those differences:

· They, not you, decide the best way to operate and perform. If you do interfere in the process, you may well have the IRS deciding that you have an employer-employee relationship with the person. Of course, that means that all of the costs outlined above are now going to be incurred for this individual or these individuals. (One of the major companies in the Silicon Valley learned this to their horror when they identified their trainers as independent contractors but required that corporate training materials be used, that the trainers maintain a given work schedule, and provided them with offices, phones, etc. The IRS stepped in and disallowed several years’ worth of deductions).

· When you enter into a contract with an independent contractor, that contract is binding on both the contractor and your company unless one or the other party violates its terms. Although you may well have a right to fire an employee, such is not the case with an independent contractor unless he/she violates the contract.

· Although you can reassess assignments, and the employee’s assignments can shift and change, you do not have that option when dealing with an independent contractor whose services are outlined and limited by the terms of the written agreement. If you decide you want other duties performed and fire the independent contractor when those duties are not performed, you may well be liable for damages.

Medical Coverage

Unless you carry a very unusual policy, it is highly unlikely that an independent contractor would be covered on your policy, yet workers’ compensation coverage would take care of any employee who is injured on the job. Of course, in return for that coverage, the employee gives up his/her right to sue you for any injuries incurred. Such is not the case with independent contractors who can sue for damages if they are injured on the job because of your carelessness. (Years ago my company was sued when the independent contractor claimed that due to our carelessness, furniture had been placed in her way cau

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The number of firms offering machining services has increased over the years, which can confuse a client wanting to avail of machining services. Machining firms often take care of this problem by quoting their machining rates on the Internet or via toll free phone lines.

Compost shredders are used produce large quantities of compost from garden waste. They help speed up the composting process. Compost shredders can shred garden plants, piles of leaves, vegetable waste etc. into instant mulch or compost. Powerful compost shredders can shred thick tree pruning and branches. Goggles, gloves, breathing gauze and ear protectors should be worn while using a compost shredder. Compost shredders are available in sizes ranging from light use models to high powered models. The output of a compost shredder is directly related to its engine size.

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