New technology you need to get your hands on Head Strong It’s only little but Sagem’s new H4 headset packs in a few nifty features. With up to five hours talk time (100 hours standby) this little fella has a range up to 10 metres and comes with a built-in background noise suppressor, to have […]
Improving the financial health of your business is more than just getting more clients or more sales across the line – In some cases, growth can actually elicit problems in the business, especially if cash flow isn’t managed properly – Christine Christian takes us through simple steps to help manage cash flow and mitigate risk […]
There’s been some confusion since WorkChoices about employers’ rights and responsibilities when setting up contracts for their workers – At the minimum, employment contracts should at least meet legal requirements and be clear to both parties – Mark Dunphy and Alison Baker examine the crucial clauses and explain what a court may deem to be ‘reasonable’ […]
Recruitment can be a lottery for business if it isn’t handled correctly – astute employers use a strategic approach to attract talented people, employ innovative recruitment measures, and promote a strong employer brand, writes Charisse Gray. There is light in the skills shortage tunnel for employers who think laterally and use the raft of technological […]
A business plan is to a business what a game plan is to an athlete, or a map is to a bushwalker – It’s essential to get you where you want to be – It reflects a structured approach to thinking strategically about the future of the business, while considering the present situation, writes Charisse […]
Buying into a franchise can be a rewarding business decision – but with so many franchise systems out there, how do you go about choosing the best one for you, and then funding it? Rebecca Spicer investigates From dog washing and home maintenance to juice bars and fitness gyms, the list of franchise models in […]
The multi-function device has come a long way from the compromise it once was for consumers with very tight budgets – Helen Bradley samples a range of machines from entry level to seriously expensive, and what you need to know to make the right choice. Multi-function devices are experiencing a resurgence in popularity. This time […]
Simon Crowe always knew he wanted to run his own business – taking educational detours along the way, he’s on track to making the Grill’d name synonymous not only with guilt-free healthy burgers, but also a devoted workforce – By Cameron Bayley Now on the way to building a national business from his solid foundation in […]
In an effort to boost trade in Japan with Sydney businesses, the Japanese Government is funding a free seminar on 3rd October run by Austrade, the Australian Government’s export development agency. Austrade’s Sapporo-based Trade Commissioner, Sally Phillips said outside of Tokyo, in Japanese regions such as Kutchan, local governments are implementing strategies to assist investment […]
Question:I’m in the wellbeing industry and I am looking to expand my business by taking on more practitioners. I read your articles that talk about getting the processes and systems in place to manage growth, but what do your experts recommend I should be looking at – what are the areas that have been most […]
