business
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Why You Shouldn’t Judge Nonprofits by Their Overhead Costs
How do you choose which nonprofits deserve your money or volunteer hours? Nobody wants their donations to enrich some overpaid CEO’s pockets, so we’ve often been told to steer clear of organisations that spend too much on overhead. Our own charity-giving advice has cited the rule of thumb that 20% overhead is plenty — but…
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Managing People
Every wage-slave has looked at their boss at some point and thought, “anyone could do that job.” But once you move into the big role yourself, you quickly realise how difficult management actually is. Your employees are only responsible for their own conduct and performance, after all, but you are now responsible for everyone’s conduct…
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15 Awesome Women-Led Businesses Worth Your Attention 365 Days a Year
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’d like to throw our support behind some stand out women-led businesses. Happy shopping!
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What Not to Say When You’re Buying or Selling a Home
While buying or selling a home can bring up a lot of personal feelings, it’s ultimately a business deal, and it’s best to keep your cards close to your chest. Expressing every thought you have or sharing every detail about your situation could backfire, making you less competitive, compromising your leverage, or losing you the…