I’ve been lucky to experience a job and a career in my lifetime. What is the difference between the two and which makes the most sense for you? A chance to trial what works and what doesn’t A job is usually denoted by doing a task over and over again in exchange for money. It […]
Spending too much time sussing out the competition can be a distraction, but when I do, the insights are often important to my SME and my direction as a leader and innovator. This information is occasionally acted upon or at a minimum, it influences my thinking, my team and my business. In a world where the focus is increasingly on collaboration rather […]
Hey, this is life Jim – and it is just as you know it! Yes, get used to it. As a business owner you’re always going to be taking risks, whether it’s hiring someone new, taking a lease on a new office, or something as simple as taking out advertising space for that new product launch. […]
“Hard work spotlights the character of people: some turn up their sleeves, some turn up their noses, and some don’t turn up at all.” Sam Ewig Running a business for over 20 years provides a wide ranging perspective on hiring, firing and the movement of people. We’ve seen all levels of skill, experience and commitment; […]
Where is cash when you need it? Here’s an in-depth look at the art of raising good debt over bad in a world characterised by a number of emerging new trends.
For the most part, businesses run well, employees love their job, and employers are good people. But when it goes wrong, it can go badly wrong for both. The threat of legal action has greater consequences than you think – let’s put it in perspective.
A simple soccer game can train you to run a business effectively. Not convinced? To win at soccer, you need purpose, direction, strategy, team, performance, crowd support, satisfaction, results and much continual learning. The same goes in business, so here are eight ways to turn your organisation into a match-winner.
Growth is a continual driver for business owners, but how are you supposed to know when and what to grow and what will work best for you?
After a difficult year for many small businesses, 2012 will be the time of innovation and reinvention in the sector.
There are four main social media characters – where do you fit in? And is social media really for everyone?
