Business Registration Hong Kong Helps Small Businesses Gear Up for Growth

  

As the economy continues to grow, it’s time for small businesses to get ready. A healthier economy is one of the major signs that consumers are willing to spend more, which is just what your business needs! Make sure you’re ready for the incoming growth by following these tips from Business Registration Hong Kong.

A good first step for preparing your company for a business boom is to review your Business Owners Policy. Does it still reflect what your business does today? Your Business Owners Policy will help you find weak spots in protection, where you may need to increase equipment and inventory, and more.

In an age that’s becoming more and more technologically advanced, hacking and cyber fraud are becoming more frequent. Protect your data and your clients’ sensitive information by ensuring that all of your security software is up to date. Have a plan B set up by looking for a well-rounded insurance policy that can get your business back on its feet and notify customers in case of a hack. Just to be safe, backup your data on another drive! If someone does hack or cyber-attack you, all is not lost.

Check up on your inventory and supply chain. Keep your assets protected by enrolling in insurance policies that will protect you from profit loss if your supplier suffers a warehouse disaster or goes out of business. Make sure your storage is meeting your inventory’s needs, and look into better protection of your own items if need be.

Increase your employee pool before business picks up too much. Remember to leave time for interviewing, background checks, orientations, and training. Make sure your employee insurance policies and workers compensation are all up to date and up to par. For good measure, give your current employees a review session on training techniques and company policy.

Don’t get left behind as the economy continues to race ahead. Keep yourself, your employees, and your customers protected to increase brand loyalty and stay worry-free! For more information on how to improve your business, how to get started, and more, visit Business Registration Hong Kong.

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Improve Your Child’s Development With Play Therapy

  

Play time is great for children to unwind, develop social skills, and have fun! But did you know that play time can also help further your child’s development? Early Childhood Development?

What is Play Therapy?

Play Therapy allows young children to communicate their experiences and emotions through play activities. Filial Play is one type of Play Therapy that allows parents, therapists, and children to work together to strengthen family relationships and improve the attachment between children and parents. Parents use child-centered principles and skills like reflective listening, recognizing and responding to self-esteem, and organizing weekly required play sessions with designated toys.

Why use Play Therapy?

Play Therapy addresses a wide range of issues children may face during their development including: making friends, temper problems, school difficulties, sleeping and eating difficulties, bonding and attachment, self-esteem, grief, and more. Through several studies, Play Therapy has shown to provide many benefits to children. Children who regularly participate in Play Therapy are better at coping, have reduced levels of anxiety, have a more healthy self-concept, are more self-aware, and experience maximum participation. One study also showed that regular Play Therapy sessions decreased stress in parents as well.

What can you do to help?

SPRING has a variety of classes available to help you and your child make progress on developmental milestones and maximize their learning potential from a young age. SPRING is staffed by a team of passionate educators who can help you every step of the way as you set your child up for success. SPRING hosts regular information sessions for parents on topics such as Play Therapy to help caregivers in their role to be their children’s greatest teachers in life.

Play time is important for your child’s development. Learn how to help your child grow through fun, communicative activities with SPRING. See what classes they have to offer today! For more tips, information, and fun ideas, check out SPRING online.

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Staying Active Before and During Pregnancy to Reduce Birth-Related Complications

  

Pregnancy is a delicate time. In order to give birth to a healthy baby, mommies-to-be need to get fit and healthy ahead of time. Living an active lifestyle and eating the right food are a great start for any future mom’s pregnancy journey.

Being active while pregnant may seem scary to some moms. Many women tend to avoid physical exercise for fear of causing problems such as premature birth. Contrary to this commonly held view, more and more health professionals recommend maintaining physical activity while pregnant. In reality, not moving around is much more dangerous for you. Being too sedentary can lead to unhealthy weight gain, high blood pressure, a higher risk for a required C-section, and a higher risk for gestational diabetes and even type II diabetes after child birth.

Practising 30 to 60 minutes of cardio and strength exercises a few times per week offers many benefits for expectant mothers. If running (not sprinting!) isn’t your thing, moderate activity like walking will still keep you, and your future baby, healthy. Research conducted by the University of Western Ontario, Canada, has shown that prenatal walking at any intensity combined with healthy eating habits are beneficial to the mother and the fetus.

Strength training is also safe to perform during pregnancy, so long as you keep it moderate. If you’re new to strength building, make sure you consult specialists to ensure you are performing exercises correctly and safely.   During pregnancy, the body releases relaxin, a hormone that loosens ligaments to prepare for delivery. However, low to moderate strength training is unaffected by this. Maintaining a regular strength training schedule will not only keep you in shape, it will also help get rid of many of the aches and pains that come with pregnancy. Stay fit for you and baby with free weights, push-ups, and squats.

As your body changes, you may find that it’s harder to perform the exercise routines you’re used to. You’ll have good and bad days at the gym – it is most important to listen to your body and make sure you never reach the point where you are breathless and cannot speak during workouts.

Help your baby get a head start on a healthy lifestyle by being active and eating right.  Always remember to talk to your doctor before starting any new physical activity, and stay in touch throughout your pregnancy. For more tips, information, and fun ideas, check out SPRING online.

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South African President Calls on Leaders to Fight HIV to End Maternal Mortality

  

Africa accounted for nearly 70% of people living with HIV around the world in 2011. With little access to treatment, little sex education or access to condoms, and a high level of stigma, South Africa has experience some of the highest percentages of new HIV infections. South African President Jacob Zuma hopes to change this.

At the Campaign for Accelerated Reduction of Maternal Mortality in Africa (CARMMA), President Zuma joined over 15 other Heads of State to review and reflect upon past initiatives to reduce maternal mortality. With HIV contributing to 40% of maternal and child deaths in South Africa, this was a targeting point for Zuma.

South Africa made substantial gains against HIV and AIDS in 2012 by dropping new infections by 50% in 13 countries, and Zuma wants to maintain that ground by increasing access to condoms, medication, and antiretroviral treatment.

Leaders reflected on past successes, like the “Roadmap on Shared Responsibility and Global Solidarity” initiative adopted by the African Union. This initiative developed a new course in dealing with TB, Malaria, and AIDS by optimizing returns from AIDS investments, increasing the ability to manufacture medication, and strengthening accountability.

As leaders continue to publicly take a stand against HIV and AIDS, Africa continues to leave a path of tragedy to a future full of hope. To stay up to date with the latest news about HIV and AIDS, visit HIV Advocates online. Get your daily dose of advocacy stories, advice, and inspiration.

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Retain Your Employees by Starting With Your Team

  

Great employees will bring value to your company and will keep customers coming back for more. These types of assets are important to keep around, but how? Business Registration Hong Kong recommends starting at home with your team.

The first step to retention is to evaluate the team you already have. How can you improve the quality of new hires? Who are your all-stars that you want to keep around? How can you further develop those who aren’t quite hitting the mark? Being able to answer these questions will set up the whole process.

Start off the evaluation process with those who are underperforming. Assess whether the job is the wrong fit for them, whether the company culture isn’t right for them, or if they aren’t clear on the requirements and expectations of the job. Be sure to provide specific feedback, goals, and objectives along the way. If this has all been completed and the employee is still underperforming, let the person go. Sometimes jobs just don’t fit well with certain people, and now you’ve freed them to find a job more suited for them.

To improve the quality of new hires, implement a team recruitment strategy. Figure out what roles you need filled in the team, and involve those who will be working with the new recruit in the interviewing and hiring process. This can be done in the following three ways:

Employee as agent

This type of setup offers some sort of monetary incentive to current employees who help successfully recruit new team-members. This is particularly successful because current employees have a first-hand understanding of how teams work, what each role does, and what the company culture is like. Being an employee as agent gives the employee added value because they feel that their opinion matters. It also reduces the company’s reliance on external recruiting sources, saving both time and money.

Employee as contributing evaluator

This type of team-based recruiting invites current employees to weigh in on the interview process. They give their opinions of possible recruits and give insight on how these potential candidates will fit in with the team. This gives current employees a more substantial say in the company, more value from inclusion, and fosters positive working relationships.

Employee as sponsor

Employee sponsorship helps reduce stress on new recruits by giving them a go-to person who can answer any questions they might have, provide guidance, and offer additional training outside of orientation. This improves the way the company is seen by new recruits, and how new recruits are seen by current employees. It fosters positive working relationships between all employees, as well as strengthens the bond and productivity of a team from day one.

Whatever method you choose, employee retention is one of the easiest ways to keep your business ahead of the competition. Keep your team happy by including them in the hiring process and watch productivity soar. For more information on how to improve your business, how to get started, and more, visit Business Registration Hong Kong.

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HIV Organizations Team Up to “Know It, Prove It, Change It”

  

While many organizations focus on education and safe-sex awareness,  HIV Advocates knows that advocacy is crucial for the cause. This is why HIV Advocates features the accomplishments of grassroots organizations around the world and highlights advocates’ stories. A group of three organizations in Asia have come together to create a three-part publication discussing HIV advocacy.

Asia Catalyst, Thai AIDS Treatment Action Group (TTAG) and Dongjen Center for Human Rights Education and Action lead the creation of the publication, while consulting 120 Asia-based organizations for their input. TTAG is based out of Bangkok, Thailand with the goal of achieving equal access to HIV treatment for all, especially highly marginalized groups like drug users and those in prison. Dongjen Center for Human Rights Education and Action, from Beijing, China, aims to defend the rights of people living with HIV and change Chinese law to protect those living with AIDS. Asia Catalyst, based out of New York in the United States, is a nongovernmental organization (NGO) that provides resources, coaching, and technical assistance to new NGOs.

Each part of the series has a manual that discusses the steps to take as well as a trainer’s supplement that includes lesson plans, sample exercises, and templates to be used for instructional workshops. “Know It,” the first publication in the series, is rich with human rights information for HIV advocates and those living with HIV to use. The second portion, “Prove It,” teaches grassroots organizations and those living with HIV about how to properly document human rights abuses to stay legally protected. The most recent publication of the three-part series, “Change It,” focuses on helping other grassroots organizations know how to how to launch successful advocacy campaigns. It aims to educate with key terms used and case studies of creative advocacy campaigns.

TTAG, Asia Catalyst, and Dongjen Center for Human Rights Education and Action is always looking for input from other grassroots organizations. To help improve the series, email Asia Catalyst at info@asiacatalyst.org. For more HIV advocacy resources, news, and advice, visit HIV Advocates online.

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