Managing
We recently ran a survey with small business owners and we discovered that over 90% of business owners don’t keep a record of the day to day running of their business or use a diary system to track appointments or tasks they want to get gone. As someone once said to me “if it isn’t […]
One of the main challenges manufacturers and retailers have is establishing credibility with the customer. According to research the consumer is more likely to trust information received via their own research, on the web or from friends that from a salesperson. Some industries have an easier job of getting the credibility message across than other, […]
It’s a sneaky method, but it’s gaining more traction: Spotting star quality hires online. Unlike resume boards that are overcrowded with this recession right now, the social networks don’t allow people to spam the system, making contributions to these site more genuine. If you’re in the job market to get hired or as an employer […]
A study by the Chandler Macleod Group has revealed that the Global Financial Crisis and poor communication has caused employees to lose trust in their employers, leading to many contemplating other employment options. With over 70% of surveyed participants admitting to actively seeking work outside their current employment. Coach trainer and communication expert, Maureen Pound […]
The Fair Work for Small Business website has launched a Vietnamese language component to assist small business owners and managers to understand the new industrial relations laws in their mother tongue. The website already offers language-specific help in Arabic, Cantonese, Mandarin, Italian and Greek. The Vietnamese language component was launched at Asean Travel and Tours […]
One minute I am flying down Charlotte Pass, congratulating myself on my ability to keep up with my teenage children, the next I am hitting the frozen, unforgiving snow face first – taking the full force of the fall on my chest.
As by now you would be aware, 1 July 2009 heralded a new era in Industrial Relations (IR) legislation, with the Fair Work Act commencing as a national IR system. This new system covers most employees nationally, but as an employer, what does it mean for your business?
Communications infrastructure has become as critical to the 21st century as an enabler of commerce as the railways and interstate highways were in the previous century. New private data networks are keeping businesses connected in ways previously thought unimaginable.
Small businesses face the same security threats as large businesses and are just as susceptible to increasingly sophisticated attacks. Here’s how to protect yours.
Family businesses range from small start-ups to $500 million organisations. And with half of business owners expecting proceeds of sale to fund their retirement, succession planning is becoming an increasingly important issue. Below are some exit options for business owners.
Unnecessary website obstacles cost businesses millions. Browsers are time-poor and impatient and your competitor is only a click away. There is nothing worse than having a website that puts your customers off. Find out how to steer clear of website obstacles for good.
Smart SMEs today are focused on fleets that are cost-effective, appealing, environmentally sound, and reflect their core business values. The days of large corporate fleets made up of Holden Commodores and Ford Falcons are long gone for Australian businesses. With this in mind, what does your fleet say about your business?
As businesses look for more effective ways to manage their fleet, many are turning to GPS tracking devices as a way to keep an eye on all their deliveries and to ensure they run smoothly and efficiently. With so many products now on the market, it is no longer just a question of: “Should I implement a GPS fleet system?”, but rather: “Which system should I choose?”
The internet has given identity thieves a new lease of life. It has allowed them to fraudulently gather confidential information about people more easily from the vast data pool generated by the online world. The below guide is all about recognition, prevention and protection against identity theft.
In the midst of the GFC, franchising is one sector still very much growing. We look at how it’s coping and the challenges ahead for both franchisees and franchisors. Here is the latest in the Australian franchise sector.
Business travel in Australia is defying the economic downturn, according to a new survey, and more than 70 percent of regular business travellers say they haven’t cancelled trips because of the GFC. It never hurts to get the best deal though, does it?
There are all kinds of reasons why a dedicated business credit card makes sense, from separating company and personal expenses, to reward schemes, free purchase and travel insurance, credibility and more. Find out how a dedicated company credit card as well as other kinds of cards can help your business.
For many, work/life balance is an elusive dream. Australians increasingly find themselves extending their business day into their home life. Many blame the rise of mobile technologies but the truth is that any imbalances are not due to the tools at our disposal, but the way we use them.
We can negotiate well in our personal lives but we don’t always bring these key skills into the office. Good negotiating can be a powerful tool in the workplace. Here’s how you can use these skills.
Annalise Law is a superstar, no doubt about it. As managing director of promotional products company The Kanga Group, and mother to twin daughters, her ability to juggle family life with running a business, is to be marvelled at.
