Operations management

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Operations Management | July 2009

How to successfully avoid outstanding debts

Of course, companies also tend to pay more slowly when their own financial situation becomes precarious. This allows contractors to avoid payment defaults.

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Operations Management | July 2009

Important changes for payroll

Since January 1, 2010, the German Pension Insurance (DRV) has been responsible for company audits for audit periods beginning in 2009. The accident insurance institutions remain responsible for audit periods prior to 2009.

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Operations Management | July 2009

"Heat-free": Anyone who simply leaves risks a warning

In summer temperatures, the challenge of staying motivated and performing at peak performance at work increases. However, those who take time off due to the heat can expect consequences under labor law.

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Operations Management | July 2009

Capital-forming benefits for trainees

Anyone starting their apprenticeship in the fall should keep in mind: Many employers pay capital-forming benefits (VL) in addition to the usually small apprentice salary.

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Operations Management | July 2009

18 years of compulsory tradesman insurance – and then?

After 18 years of making compulsory contributions to the statutory pension insurance scheme, you are faced with a choice – do you continue to pay in or not?

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Operations Management | July 2009

Where it says master craftsman, there must be a master craftsman inside

Master craftsmen must work as managers in their company and fulfill their respective duties there. The Federal Labor Court points out this.

Operations Management | July 2009

The mini-GmbH is not popular in the craft sector

Half a year of mini-GmbHs: Since November 1, 2008, almost 11.000 of these limited liability companies (UGs) have been founded nationwide, according to a study by the University of Jena.

Operations Management | July 2009

Undeclared work: What tradespeople and customers should know!

"Do you need an invoice?" There are supposedly some tradesmen who ask their customers this question. But caution is now advised: controls are being tightened.

Operations Management | July 2009

Even if withheld, the discount can remain

Customers who pay quickly are good customers. Therefore, businesses often offer discounts to encourage customers to pay more quickly.

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How to successfully avoid outstanding debts

Important changes for payroll

"Heat-free": Anyone who simply leaves risks a warning

Capital-forming benefits for trainees

18 years of compulsory tradesman insurance – and then?

Where it says master craftsman, there must be a master craftsman inside

The mini-GmbH is not popular in the craft sector

Undeclared work: What tradespeople and customers should know!

Even if withheld, the discount can remain