Tag: steps
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Selling A Business: Key Steps To Prepare For A Successful Sale
Selling a business is a major decision—one that affects your financial future, your employees, and everything you’ve built over time. Whether the idea has been in the works for years or came up suddenly, approaching it with clarity and intention makes all the difference. A rushed or unstructured sale can lead to missed opportunities and…
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8 Steps to a Safer Jobsite
Safety isn’t just about compliance—it’s a driver of business success. A strong safety culture reduces accidents, claims, and insurance costs while enhancing efficiency and minimizing downtime. It also boosts morale, attracts talent, and positions your company as a trusted partner. In 2023 alone, there were 62 million workplace injuries and 222,698 preventable deaths, according to…
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Extend the Life of Your Work Boots in a Few Simple Steps
Just like a tool belt and a trusty truck, a comfortable pair of safety toe work boots are a necessity for construction workers. Similar to that trusty truck, work boots need regular care and maintenance to make sure they last as long as possible. Avoid Unnecessary Wear & Tear To prolong the life of a…
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Installing a kitchen island: 5 steps from planning to finishing
Installing a kitchen island is a milestone for many homeowners – the final flourish that creates a luxurious and livable kitchen. These desirable kitchen features have been used since at least as early as the 1800s, when European households would often position a worktable in front of a hearth or stove. Today, kitchen islands are…
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How to clean a conservatory roof in 6 simple steps
A conservatory roof can lose its sparkle if you allow dirt, moss, or mildew build up. As well as affecting how much light filters into your home, a dirty conservatory may also lead to issues with drainage, damage seals, or even cause paintwork to start to peel. If you’re currently gathering conservatory ideas or planning…
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How to design an extension — the key steps to take
Understanding how to design an extension is crucial if you want to add space at the same time as boosting your home’s value – not forgetting its kerb appeal. However, the needs of homeowners building an extension will all differ, as will the style of house being added to. Then there are the not so…
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7 steps to a successful DIY bathroom sink installation
If you’re considering replacing your bathroom sink, once you’ve chosen the type of sink you want, bathroom sink installation will enhance the function and form of a space, but only if done correctly. A poorly installed bathroom sink will look shoddy and more than likely leak, leading to more unwanted issues. A confident DIYer who’s…
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Caroline Gumble steps down as CIOB CEO
The changes that Caroline Gumble brought about at the CIOB became apparent so quickly that I wrote to congratulate her just a few months after her arrival. To my surprise, she responded immediately, and I remember well the conversation we had about challenges in the construction industry in general and in professional institutions in particular.…
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PropTech Finland Steps Up – AEC Business
The previously informal network of Finnish proptech activists has now become a formalized community. The launch of PropTech Finland took place at KPMG’s Helsinki office on April 24, 2019. PropTech Finland’s mission is to unite the Finnish built environment startup community, to start and scale up businesses, and to integrate them into the global proptech…
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Reducing Everyday Business Costs: 3 Steps towards a More Cost-Effective Business Model
While Lloyds Bank recently reported a considerable dip in business confidence in the Southwest of England, overall sentiment in the UK remains positive. This is despite ongoing concern surrounding the UK property market, which remains home to significant instability and unsustainable growth. With business confidence on the rise, however, now is the ideal time for…