#Work Life Balance
How to achieve a better work-life balance
When you run a business, you can become increasingly isolated from those around you, simply because you are so determined to make it work. Although you are working hard at your business, you will be missing out on a lot in your life. That type of constant pressure isn’t good for your physical or mental […]
Three things an entrepreneur should know once they’ve decided to pursue the startup life
You have a great idea, and you know you can turn it into a profitable one. But taking the step into startup land is a big deal, and there is a lot that separates the initial seed of your idea and your first sale. With that in mind, here are three tips for entrepreneurs looking to […]
How to successfully work with your family
Starting a business with my wife and sister-in-law has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. Contrary to popular belief, working alongside your loved ones can in fact be a very beneficial experience that nurtures both your personal and professional relationships, while also providing the opportunity to grow your business. Aside from […]
The rise of the ‘Dadpreneur’: five tips for fathers looking to start a lifestyle business
The number of dads using flexible working arrangements to care for their children has doubled since the mid 90s, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Changing gender roles have meant more dads are opting for flexible work arrangements or turning to entrepreneurship, for a greater work-life balance. When I left the safety and security […]
Is work-life balance a myth for start-ups?
The decision to launch a start-up is often justified by statements such as “it was time to do something on my own”, “now was as good a time as any” or “it’s too good an opportunity to pass up”. These statements, while high on enthusiasm, are low on balanced consideration. While all opportunities carry a risk and […]
Ready or not: a pre-launch start-up checklist
Launching a start-up is exciting. The long journey from conjuring the initial, embryonic concept to bravely sharing your business idea with someone else is now ‘ancient history’. Things are different now: an early business plan has been refined to give comfort to all stakeholders. Before you actually launch your start-up, it’s wise to review a pre-launch checklist to ensure you’re actually […]
Meditate with Kevin and Nikki: the ‘zen-trepreneurs’ helping overworked urbanites
Society is moving at such a rapid pace that striking a healthy work-life balance seems increasingly impossible. We’re expected to wear multiple hats, juggle competing deadlines and deliver immediate results – yesterday. Meet Centred Meditation’s Kevin and Nikki Jankelowitz, the husband-and-wife team helping workers tame the chaos. Launched in June 2015, Centred Meditation is billed […]
Time poor and stressed? How to reclaim time and reduce stress levels effectively
The problem with the perception of time poverty and stress is the two go hand in hand. As the feeling of time pressure rises, so does our experience of feeling stressed. While we benefit from some stress to lift our game and boost performance, feeling short of time reduces our capacity to manage our stress […]
Work/life made for you
Let’s set the record straight, work/life balance is a myth. The idea that we can balance our working career with the rest of our life is just nuts. What I strive for is to create my own mix of career, family, relationships and ‘me time’. I have chosen my own path, with my own […]
Five keys to transform your business and your life
For business owners, the line between personal and business life is inevitably blurred. Managing a business is a demanding juggling act, sidelining valued relationships, resulting in frustration and a lack of control over any aspect of our lives. I’ve lived by the following five key principles to create balance in business, freeing time for family […]
Making legal practice, modern practice
Lawyers accustomed to long working days might consider it a ‘good day’ if they made that 7pm dinner appointment they tentatively arranged three weeks prior. Thoughts of week-life being any other way could only mean one thing – a new career – a daunting prospect when you have come so far down the road of […]
Overworked and time poor: Perils of SMEs
Small business owners are on average working seven hours over time per week according to a poll involving over 1000 small and mid-sized businesses by accounting solutions provider, MYOB. While 39 per cent of business owners claimed that flexibility and a balanced lifestyle was more attractive than the financial benefits of operating a business, 59 […]
Money doesn’t talk in staff happiness
When it comes to employee happiness, flexibility and work-life balance are the most important factors to Australians.
Aussie business owners in search of work-life balance
Almost three quarters of Aussie small business owners started their own business because they thought it would be the best way to manage a good work-life balance, a survey has found.
No such thing as switching off
Aussie workers are spending more time working during their holidays and personal time, according to a new survey.
New tech tools help vs. hindrance
The rise of technology and other tools was meant to make running a business easier, but it seems Australian business owners are more worried than ever.
Oz lagging in work-life balance
New research has found that work-life balance in Australian companies has actually worsened in the last 12 months.
The entrepreneur transforming corporate life
After spending almost 10 years in corporate HR feeling unhappy and overworked, entrepreneur Kelly Fischl resigned and forged her own path in business taking HR to a brand new level.
Husband and wife entrepreneurs: Recipe for success or marital disaster?
Many couples go into business together thinking it’ll all be smooth sailing, only to end up bickering their way through the stormy seas of business to Destination Divorce.
Supportive workplaces key to good mental health
Though Australia sits quite high in most aspects on the OECD Better Life Index, we fall in the area of work/life balance.
Work hard for the money: staff expecting pay rise
According to a new report, up to three quarters of Australian workers are confident they will be receiving a pay rise in the next 12 months.
4 ways to work on your company, not in it
Even entrepreneurs need to take some time to think the big thoughts.
From risky business to hot property
Starting an organic men’s skincare line was a logical step for Paul Anderson, who had been clocking up an A-class list of clientele at his grooming salon MANKiND in Surry Hills since opening for business. It might sound like a dream run, but as Anderson explains in this interview, he couldn’t secure funding for what the banks considered an untested business concept – which meant taking the ultimate risk.
Improve productivity by getting into the right headspace
Are you one of the majority of small business owners who’d like more work/life balance? Wouldn’t we all? Read on for tips on how to use ‘the third space’ to get you there.