Statement of work
Statement of work – the basis for an offer
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When a company is interested in bidding for a public contract, it creates an invitation to tender based on a statement of work. This includes detailed information on the project’s goal and expected services. To make sure that the awarding entity receives suitable offers, a few points should be taken into account when creating a statement of work.

Statement of work – the basis for an offer
Just in time production
When is just-in-time production suitable?
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Is it possible to improve economic success without raising product prices or lowering quality? Companies that optimize their value chain can do just that. Just-in-time production streamlines procurement and production, enabling significant savings. But careful: the strategy is not suitable for every company and every industry.

When is just-in-time production suitable?
Bullwhip effect
The bullwhip effect
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The bullwhip effect, also known as the Forester effect, describes the phenomenon in which fluctuations in market demand can increase at every point in the supply chain. Even small changes in demand that a retailer will hardly notice can have a major impact on a manufacturing company at the beginning of the supply chain. The bullwhip effect is therefore important for supply chain management.

The bullwhip effect
Booking contributions and withdrawals
How to book capital contributions and withdrawals correctly
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If you want to use your company assets to strengthen company funds from your personal account, that isn’t a problem initially. However, you have to book these contributions and withdrawals correctly. It is important that these transactions do not affect the company’s profit or loss situation. Here’s what is important to make the right bookings.

How to book capital contributions and withdrawals correctly
Withdrawals
Withdrawals – made easy!
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Withdrawing from company assets for personal use is a matter of course for many business owners. After all, they have to live off something. This process is known as a withdrawal and is not always straightforward when it comes to accounting and tax law. What do you need to consider, what kind of withdrawals are there and is it possible to do this in a limited company? We provide the answers.

Withdrawals – made easy!
How to conduct a meeting
How to conduct a meeting
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Having to conduct a meeting is a challenging, often underestimated task. Many workplace meetings fail because of unprepared participants or showboating colleagues who talk endlessly without getting to the point. But it doesn’t have to be this way, and learning how to conduct a meeting is easier than you might think. With these effective meeting tips, a little preparation, diplomatic moderating...

How to conduct a meeting
Deferral
Deferral: When can you ask for payment deferment?
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Is your company currently unable to meet its payment obligations or attend to its private contracts? In that case, a deferral is an option to delay payments whether you’re conducting business as an entrepreneur or a private individual. We’ll show you what conditions must be met for a deferred payment and what you need to look out for.

Deferral: When can you ask for payment deferment?
Working from home with children
Working from home with children: Reduce stress on both sides
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Working from a home office with your kids around can prove to be a challenge for even the best multi-taskers. The double burden of work and keeping your little ones entertained in a confined space can push both parents and children to their limits. Our best tips and tricks can help you manage conflict and ease tension at home.

Working from home with children: Reduce stress on both sides
Insurance for home-based workers
Home office: Which insurance do I need as a home worker?
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Working from home is becoming possible in more and more industries. But how are you actually insured as an employee when working from your home office? Find out what you should know about home office liability insurance, when it pays to have insurance, and how you should behave in case of an accident in your home office.

Home office: Which insurance do I need as a home worker?
Set up a home office
Setting up your home office for safe and efficient working
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Working from home continues to gain importance as part of modern work life. To ensure that you can work efficiently and securely from home, certain precautions should be considered. Generally, employees are free to design their home office spaces as they wish. However, there are times when the employer has a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of your home office setup. Find out what your...

Setting up your home office for safe and efficient working