Trying to start your own small business can be very rewarding but also very difficult to start out. You want to be able to talk with others well. To do that you have to have a lot of patience starting out. To learn a lot of patience to start a small business of your own would maybe be getting into telephone sales. starting out with talking to people over the phone about what your selling. This is a perfect way to start out a job. Many of us have had situations to why we couldn’t work or didn’t have to work for one reason or another. You now see you have to make more money and would like to start a small business maybe out of your own home where you would feel more comfortable working. I get very nervous myself having to go out in public working because of a disability I have.you may be the same way. But you can start out maybe doing phone sales for someone who needs that kind of help. That can certainly start building of your self esteem and confidence to start a small business of your own. And you don’t have to have experience doing phone sales.

I started out 25 years ago just doing simple phone sales now I learned so much about what I was selling in those years that I was able to work from home doing my own small business that I learned years ago selling the product for someone else. After several years of selling the product and seeing that businesses were very interested in the advertising I was offering them I decided I knew enough to start my own small business. Now I had to think about how do I buy the material I need for what I’m selling? How can I cover my expenses starting out? How can I pay others to represent my product. You can start to talk to maybe a close friend or a family member to maybe help you get started with your small business for a certain percentage. The best way to hire others starting out is to get them to work off a co mission basis.

They actually can make a lot more money for themselves and you by working on commission. maybe start out giving them 25 percent of their sales or whatever you feel would keep them working for you and make a good profit for your small business. Since you know so much about the business you can figure out what percentage would be profitable to you and your workers. Some things you really need to consider is Don’t get over your head starting out. You may know several people that know a lot about your product and could sell the product which would defiantly make you money but can you fill the orders just starting out your small business.

You may have several people selling your product but if you don’t have the income it takes to fill the orders you need to think of a different strategy. Don’t think that maybe you can take from your bill money and put it towards the orders you have without a down payment from the customer. They may sound honest but it doesn’t mean they are. They can most certainly fool you or your telemarketer’s by making a large order and not paying for it. Do not deliver the product and let them send you the money for it unless it is a company you are familiar with. Especially if it is a company out of state.

Once they have the product and have not paid you up front for it, it will be very difficult to collect your money for your small business. Don’t make the mistake like I did telling them that you can give them a good price because it is just yourself and maybe a family member starting out the small business. They will take advantage of that and try to scam you. Remember you have to pay your suppliers whether your customer pays for the product or not so really think about who your selling the product to without any money up front for what you are doing for the customer.

Being to friendly over the phone can me a disadvantage also. Try to keep it in a business aspect. I have made the mistake of talking to the customer to friendly about other things then the product itself and then realized that customer knew way to much about my personal life and can use that against you. So just remember to be very cautious about starting out a small business of your own. The more you know about the product your starting your small business with the better it will be for you.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 250,000 serious hand, finger and wrist injuries occur in the private industry annually. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also estimates that approximately 111,000 workers with hand and finger injuries lose days away from work annually - second only to back strain and sprain.

Hand injuries are no light matter, especially in industries where hand tools play a predominant role in the day-to-day operations of a business. In fact, OSHA statistics indicate that more than 10 percent of all on-the-job injuries involve the use or misuse of hand tools. While hand tools are common, many workers do not appreciate the possibility of injury when using them.

Researchers at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, in collaboration with colleagues at the Harvard School of Public Health, conducted a study of occupational acute hand injuries. The risk of a hand injury was significantly elevated when working with equipment, tools, or work pieces not performing as expected, when using a different work method to do a task, doing an unusual task, being distracted, and/or rushed.

When addressing the task of reducing the risk of lacerations, employers should consider two elements: the tools and the person using the tool. While the use of tools, such as box cutters or utility knives, can and does heighten the risk of injury in the workplace, it’s most often the worker’s behavior that contributes to the injury. Nothing can replace solid training with hand tools to help prevent future injuries, as well as an attitude of vigilance when enforcing workplace safety.

To begin, employers and managers should ensure that the workplace environment has been made as safe as possible. Equipment and products should be inspected for sharp hazards on a regular basis. Managers should also eliminate, pad, or guard edges and surfaces that present a risk to employees. Above all, good housekeeping and organization should be maintained at all times.

When it comes to tools, employers and managers should also do their homework when it comes to providing hand tools to their employees. Workers should be provided with a variety of hand tools of which they can try out. After a trial period, employers can get feedback on which tools operate the best and those that were not as useful. Employers can then make informed choices on which tools will be most functional in the workplace.

It’s also important for employers to consider what personal protective equipment (PPE) will be most suitable for workers. For instance, managers should provide employees with suitable sheaths or belts for those workers who need to move around carrying knives. Additional PPE for those working with knives include footwear, gloves, gauntlets, and aprons.

The third piece of the puzzle to a safe workplace is the employee. Worker behavior, training and understanding of hand tool safety is imperative to reducing incidences of injury. Firstly, it should be clear to workers which knives are the proper choice for cutting operations. Additionally, all employees should receive at least basic training on the correct way to use, carry, store, clean and maintain a safety knife. Knives should be kept sharp and regularly inspected for damage or wear. Above all, other implements should not be substituted for the use of a hand knife, and safety knives must be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

Safety Knife Tips:

• Select the right tool for job
• For tools equipped with a guard, ensure it is in place and working correctly
• Choose tools that fit the hand and body and are comfortable to use
• Discard broken tools
• Use tools correctly - push knife away from body
• Keep hands and/or other body parts away from the point of operation
• Use a tool box or tool belt to carry tools and keep sharp or pointed edges away from body
• Avoid using excessive force or awkward postures when cutting with a knife

When accidents do unfortunately occur, responding to the injury in a timely manner is, of course, mandatory. But first, employers need to take a little inventory to ensure their first aid services are adequate and that the proper training has been provided. First aid training courses should include instruction in general and workplace hazard-specific knowledge and skills. OSHA suggests that when setting up first aid services within a company, it’s a good idea to appoint a person who will be responsible for choosing the types and amounts of first aid supplies, and for maintaining those supplies. The first aid contact should ensure that first aid supplies are adequate, reflect the kinds of injuries that occur, and are stored in an area where they are available for emergency access.

When it comes to first aid treatment for hand lacerations, the person treating the injured employee must first protect themselves against infection through contact with the injured employee’s bodily fluids. Any equipment, clothing or surfaces contaminated with blood must be cleaned by a person trained in the proper cleaning and disposal methods per the company’s bloodborne pathogen transmission prevention policy.

For treating minor cuts, the cut should be washed with mild soap and water. Direct pressure should be applied to stop any bleeding. Follow up with an antibacterial ointment to coat and protect the wound. Once the wound has stopped bleeding, cover it with a bandage that will not stick to the injury. Based on the severity of the wound, outside medical treatment may be required.

Employers concerned with providing their employees with the most effective cutting tools should seriously consider purchasing one of the many available styles of safety knives.