Sickness is something that we cannot control. And being absent because we have been sick is also something which is out of our control. Most companies have a leave policy which incorporates employee sicknesses. If you have some sick leaves lying around, you do not have much to worry about, as you will neither be… Read More »
There really is no excuse to come in late to work. Many people depend on your punctuality, (clients included) so arriving late means that you are putting them all at a disadvantage. The person who will suffer most is your immediate boss. He is the one who will have to answer to the clients and… Read More »
Divorce is a difficult time for both parties but not as difficult as it was for the children involved. Children usually suffer the brunt of a divorce even if the whole procedure is amicable. What comes to mind when a divorce is finalized is child support. In circumstances where everything is being done through the… Read More »
Construction projects are huge undertakings and should not be operated on by mere word of mouth. Word of mouth doesn’t work as there are so many legalities and details that one has to look out for. Formal agreements are usually drawn up to make construction deals official but there is one step that precedes formal… Read More »
Serious misconduct on an employee’s part requires immediate (and severe) action. If one of your employees has indulged in behavior that is not acceptable, you may have no choice but to terminate his services. But terminating someone is not easy as so much depends on an employee. He may be handling an important project and… Read More »
You may have heard landlords complaining about the state of affairs at the property that they have rented out – mostly putting down tenants and their carelessness. This actually goes two ways. While tenants are responsible for ensuring that the house they have rented is kept in good repair, it is also the responsibility of… Read More »
The world is quickly moving from paper money to card – credit and debit cards are swiftly taking over from their paper and metal counterparts and things promise to be much easier with “plastic”. However, many people believe that plastic is not the future of currency – and they hold on to their beliefs that… Read More »
Travelling the world is an awesome experience. The different mediums through which we travel show us the world in a light we have never seen before. But travelling does not come without its fair share of challenges – like your luggage being damaged. Yes, whichever means you travel through, you may be subjected to this… Read More »
As a landlord, you cannot increase the rent of your property whenever you want. There are laws governing when and how much rent you can increase. Usually, the initial rent agreement holds information of yearly rental increases so the tenant is aware that an increase in rent is impending. However, it is important to provide… Read More »
Renting out your prized property to tenants has its good points – the monthly rent that comes in can be a great addition your income. But it also has its bad points. Tenants are not homeowners to whom looking after the premises is second nature. While not all tenants deliberately damage the property that they… Read More »
It is nothing short of pure pleasure to receive a check for a certain amount each month. However, renting out your property and then not receiving rent for it is quite annoying. And puts you in an uncomfortable position with your tenant, with whom you may have had a pretty good relationship up till now.… Read More »
Letters of intent, also known as letters of interest are non-legally binding documents that outline a principle agreement. When a seller draws up a letter of intent, he may do so because he wants to outline an informal agreement to sell his business. You may wonder what the purpose of a letter of intent is… Read More »