Managing
We’ve all encountered a workplace monster. They’re not always easy to spot as their behaviour isn’t clear in the beginning – as many a monster befriends their target, lures them into their web and then starts their attack when it’s least expected. If the bullying monster is rife in your workplace, use these tips to stamp it out.
Many businesses struggle to find the right visuals for their marketing campaign or website, even when they use professional graphic designers. This can be frustrating and although it may be tempting to blame the designer, the problem could be more to do with you…
There’s no denying technology has improved many aspects of our daily lives, especially in the ways it’s made running a business easier. But it also means we’ve become much more contactable, and created a number of other challenges that need to be met.
The ongoing productivity debate is on course to become a perpetual merry go round. While industry, unions and the government debates the impacts of legislation, the perceived laziness of employers and the militancy of unions, one factor stands out: Employees are stuck in the middle of all of it, which does nothing to improve their motivation.
In a five-part article series, we look at the 10 most common ways small business owners waste valuable time and offer some solutions for combating this damaging behaviour. In the fifth and final installment, we tackle poor business systems and inefficient meetings.
Business is all about decisions. And the speed at which you can make them effectively has a direct impact on the growth and stability of your business.
How well do you track and monitor employee expenses? Could your organisation be one step away from a media scandal? Here’s some expert advice for managing this responsibility.
According to research, businesses enjoy an average ROI of 700 percent from coaching programs. Now, imagine the strength of your business results if your leadership teams were also coaching their teams effectively and your organisation adopted a coaching culture.
A fleet might seem like a great way to increase productivity and reduce transportation costs, but it can quickly become complicated and expensive. Avoid these top 10 pitfalls on your road to better fleet management in your business.
From flight delays and accommodation mix-ups, to civil unrest, disease and natural disasters, business travel involves exposure to a certain element of risk, and this risk must be managed by employers. Here’s how.
The carbon tax is almost upon us, and yet many business owners are still dazed and confused about what it means for their business. Fair enough too, it can be a fairly complex topic to get your head around, but these tips should help.
A business owner learns many lessons over the span of their journey, from the need to be open to opportunities to not taking things too personally. One 35-year veteran is sharing the seven most important lessons she’s learnt over her many years in the workforce.
There’s no quick-fix to creating a harmonious workplace, no one size fits all approach, but these seven steps could get you pretty darn close.
Many businesses end up with excess stock through no fault of their own, and converting these overstocks into cash is extremely important to keep profit margins healthy and free up the cash in investments. Here’s four ways to get the best price for surplus stock while keeping your business integrity intact.
There’s a lot of good advice out there about how to start a business on a shoestring. A topic that gets less attention however, is building a bigger business on the same premise. Here are some ideas every established business can act upon.
The end of financial year is not far away and for most businesses, it’s a time for planning. This year the task is complicated by the business environment: it’s a difficult one to predict and this makes it hard to put together a realistic IT plan.
It’s nice to enjoy a few perks when you have a successful business, and a Platinum credit card can help you treat yourself to the little luxuries you work so hard for. It is important to consider though, if those treats eat into your profits, especially during a time when every dollar counts.
Can’t say no? Never manage to get your diary in order? These two dangerous time-wasting behaviours can be overcome though, all it takes is a bit of self-confidence and forward thinking.
Any business that loses customer records, financial data or even a day’s worth of orders will experience some degree of productivity loss and may also face potential non-compliance penalties, missed sales opportunities, damage to reputation, and weakened customer confidence. Here’s how to protect your business.
With all the political, economical, social and technological change taking place around us, how important is cultural fit in 2012 when recruiting to fill roles within your business? Very, says one expert.
