As the financial year draws to a close and next year’s budgets are debated, there are plenty of ducks to get in a row before July 1 hits. While travel spend may not be front of mind, as CFOs we need to think differently (and strategically) about maximising time on the road and the costs […]
Over 15.8 million Australians are on social media, and 57% of them are active on social media at least once a day. Whether or not your business has a social media presence, it’s likely your employees do. With this in mind, it’s important you keep up to date with current trends and potential issues relating […]
Business travel can be the best way for your burgeoning business to network and make the most of opportunities both within and outside of your home market, and it appears that many businesses plan to grow their business through international travel this year. The recently released Amex Global Business Travel Forecast 2017 predicts that global […]
During the ‘silly season’ it can be easy for expenses to get out of control. Employees are starting to relax and may feel comfortable claiming team lunches or other entertainment expenses back from the business. At the same time, Christmas is a time for giving; many organisations buy gifts at the end of the year […]
Australia has over 2 million small businesses and every day, over 500,000 of them are playing Russian roulette with their livelihoods. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of existential hyperbole, but they’re definitely risking a few toes and they are crucial in maintaining balance. A study by the Australian government found that 26% of small and medium businesses lack […]
If the industry your business operates in regularly appears on the ‘least trusted’ list, how do you create trust to ensure viability? Without trust, it is difficult to turn a profit, let alone grow your business and build your reputation. Are you doing enough to actively foster trust, earn a client’s business and engender loyalty? […]
Melbourne Cup Day is known as the race that stops a nation. While it’s a public holiday only in Victoria, Australians around the country take the afternoon off to socialise with friends and colleagues. They participate in office sweeps and bet directly on the race and many enjoy a long lunch. It’s such an iconic […]
As we head into the last stretch of the year before the holiday period, your HR focus is probably on the end of year festivities; ensuring employees are on their best behaviour from the boardroom to the bar. The new year is a great time to introduce new habits, or break old ones and as […]
City of Sydney Lord Mayoral candidate, Christine Forster has pledged support for local start-ups and entrepreneurs in the form of grants, affordable office space and overseas opportunities ahead of Saturday’s election. “Sydney has become Australia’s entrepreneurial hub, but we are still struggling to attract, nurture and retain world-class talent,” the Liberal candidate said. “We still […]
Given that staff tend to take their cue from what management does, rather than what it says, companies that encourage questionable workplace practices from the top down can end up being their own worst enemies. By encouraging employees to take shortcuts or by demonstrating a lack of oversight, businesses can become victims and, sometimes, unwitting […]
