How to change bad business behaviour
Bringing good behaviour back into business is a matter for the masses to take up. Encourage those around you to take the lead.
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Don’t let the need to study hold you back
Have you ever thought about studying at TAFE or Uni, but just don’t really have the time to fit it in? You may be able to get recognition on prior learning and get the qualification you need anyway.
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9 apps every entrepreneur needs now
Seems there’s an app for everything these days. But which ones are actually useful for the small business owner? We’ve done the hard work and research for you, and picked our 9 favourites.
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What makes somewhere the best place to work?
We’re used to hearing about the big corporates winning ‘best workplace’ awards but when a small Sydney recruitment firm did it recently, we wanted to know more about how it made the illustrious list.
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How to use online to reacher a bigger audience
Calan Stanley first established his graphic design and print business, PrintTogether, 12 years ago in London. Four years later when he moved back home to Australia, Stanley made the strategic decision to launch the business here online – and is now reaping the rewards as a result of some savvy online marketing.
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Don’t get sidetracked by unnecessary innovation
Maintaining focus on your key competencies is important and sometimes the need for diversification is required – after all, innovation is good. However, it’s far too easy for organisations to become sidetracked with unnecessary innovation, in the wrong areas.
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What’s the best way to incentivise staff in tough times?
Great staff are hard to find and even harder to replace. How do you keep them happy when you can’t really afford to give them more money? If you’re struggling to think of some creative ways to reward your staff, read on.
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How great branding creates a memorable event
Cultivating a memorable experience is often a key concern when planning events. And as leading planners have known for years, the fastest way to grab the attention of your attendees is with a core-branding image. So when your goal is to create a lasting memory, there’s no faster way than with a quality event logo.
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3 ways young entrepreneurship is affecting hiring
I.T and social are presenting a clearer platform of knowledge sharing and networking for our younger generation. As a result, entrepreneurial opportunities seems to be whisking our youngest off their feet, presenting a range of recruitment and retention risks.
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Email continuity can help you survive an outage
For most businesses, email is the No.1 communication tool. Being without it for an extended period of time is simply not an option – not having email access is akin to missing a vital organ. This is where email continuity comes in.
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Against the odds: Success in the face of bankruptcy
Each week we’ll feature a business that’s endured an incredible challenge. Here, Stella Gianotto explains how she was forced to rebuild her business when it was inches away from closing.
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5 common workplace enjoyment errors leaders make
Would your company perform better if everyone in it truly enjoyed what they were doing? One expert looks at five key workplace enjoyment areas where small business leaders are getting it wrong.
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Why you should never use marketing to mislead
In our extremely over communicated marketplace, brands deliver a multitude of messages in an attempt to talk to prospective customers. This makes it all the more important to practise what you preach, or risk your message not matching what you actually deliver.
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Succession planning isn’t negotiable in partnerships
There are benefits to running your business in partnership with a friend or family member, this could mean it was established with only the bare minimum of documents. Though this may not currently present an issue, it can cause succession headaches later.
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Spring clean your finances in 6 steps
As anyone running a business will know, it’s all too easy to slip into bad habits when it comes to financial management. So, just as you’d spring clean your house, September is also the time to revisit your finances.
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6 ways to maximise the sale of a business
The sale of your business is the culmination of many years of hard work, so you’ll want to ensure you do everything possible to maximise its value in the lead up to this point. Consider these six tips now, as you continue to work toward its eventual sale.
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Why recording and reporting are vital in workplace safety
Good documentation of workplace safety data helps leaders keep their fingers on the pulse of organisational safety by recording and reporting claims and premium data, which can have a positive flow-on effect on the premiums they have to pay.
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5 simple ways to recycle more
Recycling has been a hot topic for many years, but it is only recently that offices have jumped on board. If your workplace hasn’t joined the trend, here are few ways to get you on the right track to being environmentally friendly.
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3 ways to analyse customers for the benefit of profit
Being able to delve deeply into the behaviour of your customers can bring big rewards. The more you understand who your customers are, what drives their choices and what they expect from you, the better.
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Are your contracts leaking like an old tinny?
Have you completed your proper due diligence on your business contracts? It’s crucial to plug the holes in your business contracts before you find yourself sinking.
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