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Owning a restaurant can be one of the most exhilarating business ventures you can take. Naturally, providing a prompt, memorable service and great food is key in making your restaurant a success. However, being the best doesn’t always mean you’re the most efficient. Restaurant costs can cripple a new business if you’re not forward thinking and proactive. These costs often make it difficult to pass savings onto customers, which can in turn affect the number of tables you fill. This article will look at some simple ways to cut restaurant... Read More

Research has shown that classroom layouts are important for academic and social student development. While the perfect classroom could not replace the perfect teacher, many researchers argue that there is no such thing as a perfect classroom layout either. Instead, different layouts can be used to encourage certain behaviours and activities. This article will look at three common classroom shapes, look at their aims and what they can help you achieve. Rows and columns The traditional and still widely used layout for a classroom is the row and column structure.... Read More

The average desk contains up to 400 times more bacteria than a toilet seat. This fact should be enough to make you think about office hygiene and how important it is. Good office hygiene is beneficial from a personal and professional point of view. Think about it, if you’re office is filled with bacteria then illnesses have a greater potential to spread among co-workers. This means that an employee taking a sick day could become several employees taking sick days, lowering productivity, revenue and morale.   In offices where staff... Read More

Research shows that customers really care about the hygiene and safety of their food when dining at a restaurant. Environmental health expert Jeremy Leach published Improving food hygiene standards-a customer focused approach in the British Food Journal in 2001. Working with colleagues, Leach presents the results of a consumer survey which found that customers were concerned mostly by: flies being kept away from food; personal hygiene issues; cleanliness of equipment, surfaces and premises; and food temperature control. A thorough deep kitchen clean isn’t really feasible or necessary after each service.... Read More

Sitting at a desk 8 hours a day, 5 days a week can take its toll on our bodies. From neck, back and hip problems, to persistent headaches, eye strain and even weight problems, there are a lot of health issues associated with the workplace. Staying healthy in the workplace can be difficult, but it’s not impossible. Follow our top health tips and learn how you can be healthier at work. 1. Get up and move Sit/stand desks are becoming increasingly popular, particularly in agile offices, and there’s a reason... Read More

Do you have a big meeting coming up and you’re not sure what to wear? Your choice of clothing can have a big impact, not just on those you are meeting, but on yourself too. Clothing is a projection of your personality, and you should go into pitch meetings with confidence in yourself, and confidence in what you are wearing. Here are a few tips to help you dress to impress at your next pitch meeting: 1. Understand the occasion Context is vital, and while you might look fantastic in... Read More

Industrial cleaning is an important role, with cleaners responsible for maintaining a safe, clean and hygienic working environment. Without this type of cleaning, industrial settings such as manufacturing facilities, factories, warehouses and processing plants could become dangerous to work in. So what does an industrial cleaner do on a day-to-day basis? Industrial cleaner description Industrial cleaners perform a variety of different tasks as part of their jobs. Like all cleaning jobs, industrial cleaners will have various light and heavy janitorial duties that they undertake. The main difference between this type... Read More

Picking suppliers is an important part of your business – not only are you picking the right products, but also the right partner too. As a result, there is a lot to consider when identifying suppliers. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right supplier for your business. What is the right supplier? The right supplier for one business may not be appropriate for another, and it is important to assess what you need from other companies. The right supplier for your business is one that provides... Read More

As we understand more about how we are affecting the environment, businesses of all types are taking greater strides to improve their green credentials. Having a more eco-friendly workplace can be beneficial in a number of ways. It can create a more efficient and productive working environment, earn your business accreditations, and even attract customers looking to buy from greener companies. There are several ways you can improve your company’s ecological footprint, from the amount of electricity you use, to office policies, and the type of products you buy. Here... Read More