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Should Music Be Played In The Workplace?

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Should Music Be Played In The Workplace?
There are many arguments for and against playing music in the workplace. Many people believe that its too distracting and that it takes the hinders the ability to focus on work. Others think that it can actually improve focus and thus productivity. There have been many studies carried out which cite that music can help improve concentration, but only music of a certain kind. Music that is slow paced, relaxed and instrumental can help someone to focus on a job that requires a deal of concentration. Jobs such as bookwork and accounting. However it’s common knowledge that music that’s loud, grating and distinctly uncharacteristic with the work that is being done,...
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Business

The Ideal Work Schedule

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The Ideal Work Schedule
According to Benjamin Franklin, the ideal work schedule consists of: 8 hours of work, 4 hours of play and 10 hours of sleep. Whether or not you have a schedule like this, or one at all may be something to consider. Improving the balance of your work and play can help improve your productivity, lifestyle and overall happiness. Just having a work schedule in itself is important. Keeping a schedule takes the ‘shock’ out of working. Springing a full 8 hour work day after a week of shorter work days on yourself is a sure fire way to burn yourself out and a schedule helps to alleviate that. Is it viable to do this in...
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Business

Using Zen Principles In Business

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Using Zen Principles In Business
Zen principles have been around for thousands of years. For wisdom to survive for that long it must have some clout in the world. Many successful companies incorporate Zen ethology’s. Whether its intentional or not is down to opinion but the fact remains that these Zen principles are coming back around and influencing how business works. An example of this is the simple idea of focusing on one thing. It may seem obvious, like something you would teach a child, but a concept like this can be a foundational principle that runs through the entire structure of the business. Coca Cola focuses on soft drinks. It established its name through the quality of its single product. With solid foundations...
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Business

Successful Franchising

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Franchising a business is an art in and of itself. And in the art world there’s fakes and then there’s masterpieces. If you are choosing a franchise it’s crucial you know what you are getting. A mistake here could leave you with a hit you’ll have to deal with for years. So what makes a successful franchise? And how do you find it? Joel Libava is coined as the ‘Franchise King’, he’s also trademarked it officially. For good reason too, he claims to of figured out the key ingredients to finding that perfect franchise. The answer is maybe not what or where you would expect. A lot of inexperienced franchisees enter the business...
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Business Service Management And Why It’s Important

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According to the 2011 edition of ITIL, Business service management is ‘the management of business services delivered to business customers.’ BSM is important as it is a strategy for aligning the business’ operations in tune with its customers, for a positive outcome. This strategy is commonly used within an information and communications technology (ICT) environment. Through this strategy customers may have an input on the services of the business. This is crucial if a business is to understand and meet the requirements of its customers. There can be tools within software offered to customers that support BSM. These tools can allow the customer to have an influence on the business’ services that are offered to the customer. This...
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