2015

The Best Carpets For Your Business

Business Blog

You own a business, and one of your greatest hopes is that your carpet will experience high volumes of traffic! It's important that you choose a carpet that is attractive and durable. Commercial Carpet Types There are two basic fibers used in commercial carpets: Olefin – Olefin is the less expensive of the two commonly used commercial carpet fibers. It makes for attractive carpeting with its wool-like appearance. This fiber is most suited to areas such as offices or regions with light to moderate foot traffic.

21 July 2015

3 Common Mistakes That Are Damaging Your Copier

Business Blog

You probably know that your office copier is an expensive piece of equipment, so you probably do what you can to keep it in good shape. However, there is a good chance that you are doing things to damage your copier without even realizing it. Make sure that you avoid these common mistakes so that you can help prevent the need for copier repair or replacement. 1. Placing Your Coffee Cup or Drink On Top of the Machine

14 July 2015

Applying Epoxy To Your Garage Floor

Business Blog

If you have a cement floor in your garage, consider adding epoxy to help protect the surface from cracking. Epoxy is a great way to spruce up a boring floor, as it leaves a high-gloss shine. Here are some instructions for you to follow if you would like the benefit of a nice-looking floor that will last for years to come. Preparing The Surface Before adding epoxy to a floor, it will need to be free of all debris.

26 June 2015

3 Tips To Speed Up Your Hiring Process

Business Blog

Does your company need to fill a large number of positions in a hurry? Are you worried that your hiring process is too long and will keep you from filling the positions in a timely manner? Having jobs unfilled can be a big problem for many businesses. It could cause a bottleneck in your processes and it may cause you to miss customer deadlines. If you're taking your time with multiple interviews and to check references, that may only compound the problem.

12 June 2015

How To Communicate Internationally

Business Blog

As small businesses grow they find it increasingly important, even necessary, to do business across cultural and linguistic borders.  Our world is becoming more and more cohesive, so it is important to know how to relate to people in other countries and cultures in your business dealings.  Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind. Differences in Culture and Custom It might be obvious to you that you should learn about a country's customs before traveling there to do business.

25 May 2015

Avoid a Nightmare: Tips to an Enjoyable Move

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Oh no! Moving day is quickly approaching and whether you are a first-timer, or a seasoned vet, moving is time-consuming and stressful. Here are four tips to avoid a nightmare and make your move an enjoyable one. 1. Planning Is Everything As with anything, planning is everything. The sooner you start the better, as a plan can save you stress, time, and money. Nothing makes a move more difficult and nightmarish then running out of time and going over budget.

8 May 2015

3 Ways To Know That Your Front Door Is Keeping Your Home Safe

Business Blog

Your front door is the place to start when evaluating the effectiveness of your home security. You wouldn't go out of town leaving the front door to your house open. You also want to make sure that the closed and locked front door doesn't give easy access to a burglar breaking in. Here is how to make sure that your front door keeps your home safe whether you're home or not.

20 April 2015

3 Tips for Protecting Your Server Room With a Fire Extinguisher

Business Blog

Setting up a server room for your company can free you from costly remote hosting services and give you more control over how your system runs. Unfortunately, all that equipment and the electrical lines powering it come with quite a fire risk. Prevent small fires from getting bigger by installing the right fire extinguisher and adjusting your other suppression systems around it. Pick a Computer-Safe Product Start by finding an extinguisher filled with either an aerosol mixture or the liquid known as Halotron.

8 April 2015

Don't Let Your Printer Ink Jam Up Your Business! How To Find The Problem And Fix It Yourself

Technology Blog

When you start seeing ghostly letters and streaks of color on your printed documents, you know it is time to change the ink in your printer. However, other problems with your printer can cause the same printing issues. If you do not have a printer that lets you know when ink is low, it is absolute guesswork. There are a few common problems with printer ink that you can fix yourself and save on printer repair costs.

30 March 2015

CDL Job Search: How To Have A Successful Phone Interview

Business Blog

If you have a commercial driver's license (CDL) and are currently applying for trucking jobs, there may come a time when the hiring manager calls you and performs a phone screening. This is a type of phone interview that screens applicants so they can decide who to call into their office for a regular interview. When hiring managers or staffing companies like Montu Staffing Solutions receive hundreds of job applications, it can be difficult deciding who should be called in.

10 March 2015