Everyone’s always complaining about staff retention, but the secrets to keeping staff happy aren’t farfetched and impossible to implement; in fact, they’re quite simple. Try the following, and watch for the changes: Be involved in your business: staff often enjoy working for someone who cares and interacts with them. This is also a great way […]
You didn’t spend countless hours building your business, to watch it be destroyed by lax security. So make sure you do the research, and take all of the necessary precautions; even if it means keeping updated by attending security awareness training. Here are a few security tips to get you started: Back everything up! Treat […]
For many, creating a website is a daunting process, which is why so many evolving businesses ignore the importance of an online presence. But if you’re not online, you’re literally missing out on millions of potential business opportunities. Here are some facts that might change your mind: Annual website costs can be relatively low, with […]
Flexibility is becoming the norm when it comes to retaining staff, but how about offering free time? Rather than giving away leave that might go towards running errands, encourage creativity in your staff by allowing them to use company resources to develop their ideas. Some of these ideas may feed back into the business, but […]
When you’ve been running a business for a while, it can be hard to see where to make improvements or how to take your business to the next level. Temporarily removing yourself from your business, and even your industry, and taking a look at other businesses in other industries can help you see your business […]
The advantage of starting a business is you have an opportunity to develop things off a clean slate before bad habits become entrenched. Whether you are a sole trader or have staff, standardised communication makes your interactions with people more professional. You might think of standardising: Telephone greetings; Voicemail greetings; Email signatures; Prospective correspondence, e.g. […]
Spokesperson for the World Health Organization (WHO) Fiona Fleck has clarified reports about the swine flu, by stating that the only reason the new virus was called swine flu was because “the largest component of this new virus was actually swine flu virus.” As demand for pig products drops, WHO have announced that the swine […]
Australia has ranked as the ninth easiest nation for entrepreneurs to obtain capital, out of 122 countries, according to the Milken Institute Capital Access Index. The Los Angeles-based institute measures a country’s macroeconomic environment, financial and banking institutions, the development of the equity and bond markets and alternative capital sources such as venture capital, credit […]
Airlines and other travel services are operating as normal while awaiting government advice on how to act to prevent the spread of swine flu around the globe. Spokespeople from both Qantas and Virgin Blue have said they will work closely with Australian and international authorities to monitor the signs of outbreak. “There are no specific […]
Want to be a good leader? Don’t we all. Well, believe it or not, social skills are key. If your employees don’t like you, or trust you, then your chances of succeeding are limited. But there’s more to being a good leader, and successfully managing your business, than just being nice. For starters, confidence goes […]
