This post by Adrian De Luca, Director Pre-Sales & Solutions, Australia & New Zealand at Hitachi Data Systems. With 2010 now upon us, most (if not all) small businesses would have thought about their business strategies for the year ahead. Most of these strategies would almost certainly include plans to grow the business. Growth holds […]
When was the last time your business thought about a telecommunications strategy? For most businesses, it’s too often treated as a basic utility. But data from research firm IDC indicates that telco expenses are often a company’s second largest indirect cost. And a smart telecommunications strategy can help accelerate growth, reduce costs, improve productivity, and […]
Teleconferencing is not a new technology, but is becoming more important and seeing increased usage as businesses cut down on the high costs of transport and travel. It’s extremely convenient because you can interact and collaborate with people without having to leave your office. By cutting out travel associated with face to face meetings you […]
In today’s business climate, people need and demand to communicate and collaborate with each other quickly and efficiently. The business environment is now fast-paced and global. Keeping employees connected to people and information is especially important for small and medium sized businesses like yours. A multi-device, mobile and increasingly multi-location business environment requires you to […]
Online social networking has emerged as a new tool for businesses to infiltrate the internet. When used in the right way, online social networking can: Help businesses find new talent; Create buzz around the business; Assist business relationships by initiating interaction on a social level; Project a positive business image; Attract employees who want to […]
Unless you’re in the entertainment business, website distractions, such as ‘splash’ pages (the landing page of your site with a graphic or animation that acts as an introduction) and videos or music that start automatically, may turn people away from your site. The bells and whistles may be impressive, but they’re more likely to discourage […]
Using Flash animations is eye-catching and a must – but only if you’re selling Flash design as a service. For most businesses, having a website run on Flash is a waste. Although it looks good, there are plenty of visitors who are unable or unwilling to download the Flash program to view it, losing you […]
Managers are often told to conduct staff performance reviews but many don’t know how to maximise the feedback this process can provide. You should provide staff with: An objective, that is, what both parties should receive from the meeting; Questions to think about: how they see their role, themselves and interaction with others; Opportunity to […]
Education and training is one employee retention strategy that could also add value to your business. Staff who have received educational investment from a business are more loyal to their employer because they feel valued and are thus more likely to stay with the business for longer. There are also added benefits to the business: […]
Ensure you have the most efficient administration systems in place by following these tips: Learn to use management software properly to optimise your use of them. Set aside a block of time to tackle difficult activities instead of approaching tasks in fragments. Ask staff for an activity template if you find you’re doing repeat tasks. […]
