Managing

As flexible working becomes a reality for many businesses around the country, SMB owners should know their legal position in regard to employee requests for changes in work arrangements.

Businesses that quickly deliver personalised, relevant content using the channel customers prefer — whether print, email, web, mobile or social networks — can capture greater loyalty and reduce the chance customers will take their business elsewhere.

One expert is speaking out about how holidaying can inspire business success, after recent MYOB research found a third of SMB owners haven’t holidayed since starting their business.

Are you one of those control freak small business owners with so much on your plate you don’t have time to breathe? You need to learn the art of delegation.

You might think life as one of Sydney’s top interior designers would be all glamour and tantrums. Not so. Behind the scenes there are the same cashflow and staffing issues as any other small business.

Australia is one of the most underinsured nations in the developed world in terms of Personal Insurance, and sadly, many small business owners are not much better when it comes to insuring themselves and their businesses.

A nation-wide survey has found one third of SME owners are sacrificing holiday time with family and friends, in order to keep their businesses up and running.

CEOs are suffering sleepless nights thanks to five recurring issues, according to new research, which has highlighted some of most stressful aspects of running a business.

Awareness of mental illness may have increased, but Australian businesses are still failing to recognise and manage mental health risk in the workplace, according to new research.

Bosses are too busy ‘shock proofing’ their business against sudden impact events to focus on important internal business issues, which is leading high numbers of dissatisfied employees to hunt for new jobs.

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. Part one looks at tackling shifting priorities and interruptions.

Thanks to ever-advancing technologies, businesses are increasingly able to offer their staff flexible working options. Some have even gone as far as to embrace the working from home concept – or ‘teleworking’ as it is becoming known. Here’s a look at how offering employees the opportunity to work from home offers considerable benefits for both parties.

What you see on the surface is not always what you get, especially when it comes to other businesses. Here’s why doing your due diligence is an important step in a business relationship.

The reference-check is often the final hurdle in a candidate securing a job and has long been a trusted process, but a recent study has found an alarming amount of references provided are actually fabricated.

Company culture is the key to creating and maintaining an engaged and productive workforce, according to a new study, with employee engagement most boosted by coaching, buddy programs and company outings.

A global survey has found that employees are ready to embrace remote access and mobile PC solutions – so why aren’t all businesses on board?

Half of all Sydney businesses are making changes to their operations as a direct result of worsening traffic congestion in and around the city.

The national Small Business Support Line, which provides information and referral services to local SMBs, is close to receiving its 50,000th call.

The Bakers Delight franchise is thriving when many businesses are struggling, and the boss of this organisation is sharing its secrets to success.

Whether holding a meeting for employees or clients, they’re often met with a certain amount of negativity and lack of enthusiasm. Use these ideas to help you think outside the box when running your next meeting, and see an immediate boost in engagement levels.