For business’ sake: The top three sacrifices SMB owners make
Here’s a great lesson from June 20 on what sacrifices you might have to make as a business owner.
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‘Tis the season for expense reports
SMBs brace yourselves. The receipt race is coming. As the holiday season draws closer and SMBs prepare to shut down over the break, they could find themselves confronted with employees eager to be reimbursed for their expenses they accrued over the year.
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The risks we face at Christmas
Among all the fun and celebrations, the festive season brings a number of serious risks of which business owners need to be made aware.
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The power of setting business goals
If there is one thing that sets the difference between high performers and low performers in business it is setting written goals.
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Make fire training a priority for your business
Protecting against fire should not end once a fire protection system is installed. It’s critical that anyone working within a facility knows how to respond to a fire emergency and knows how to use the fire equipment onsite.
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How to change your business culture
An excellent business culture can attract, motivate and retain employees. Here are four ways to improve your business culture.
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My best mistake: Missing the price point
When Jeremy Levitt started his business in 2007, he knew he had a great idea but kept hitting roadblocks when it came to pricing his product. With the business growing, this was an issue that he needed to solve quickly.
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How to handle conflict in a franchise business
Being aware of what causes some conflicts is the key to being better equipped to handle rising tensions and smooth issues over in more efficient and effective ways.
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How a life challenge inspired business resilience
As the founder of a life-coaching business, Geraldine Moran knows how to motivate people to achieve their goals. But while she was helping others move forward, she also had her own challenges to overcome.
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Don’t get caught out this Christmas by retail legislation
As Australian retailers gear up for the Christmas shopping season, they must be diligent in ensuring their compliance with the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
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5 lessons from the race that stops a nation
Tomorrow is Melbourne Cup Day here in Australia, and it’s a big deal. The entire nation stops what it’s doing for four minutes to watch this great race, and businesses begin leveraging off this event weeks in advance. So what can organisations learn from the Cup? Here are 5 key lessons.
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SME confidence and conditions recover
After falling to its lowest level in three years, SME confidence has improved in the September quarter, and is now in line with larger businesses.
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How to ensure everyone’s committed to workplace safety
It’s important to engage all of your employees in workplace safety so everyone knows what their responsibilities are and what to do in an emergency. If you’re looking for a simple way to involve your staff in this important area, read on.
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Navigating traffic congestion with your fleet
Traffic congestion is a major issue in our busy cities, and it’s only going to get worse. So what do you need to be aware of when organising your business’ fleet?
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The best way to manage fixed costs
Fixed costs can be a killer in any business – they can creep into any organisation slowly and choke it like a pervasive weed. Here’s how one specialist suggests you manage these difficult expenses.
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Why employee engagement is good for business
The cost to the Australian Economy of employees who are not engaged by their work is estimated to be $42.1 billion a year. This is pretty staggering isn’t it? What it goes to show is that staff are the linchpin to most, if not all, businesses.
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When last did you spend quality time with your business?
Growing a business is a lot like raising children: it will need a lot of nurturing and care to be healthy and self-sufficient. So, when was the last time you sat down to spend some quality time making plans for your business?
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IKEA launches new service dedicated to SMBs
IKEA has launched a new service to help Aussie businesses create better working environments for their employees.
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Build a sustainable business with your IP
IP encompasses all registered or unregistered design rights, trade marks, patents, copyright, confidential information, trade or business names, database rights, know-how and technology. IP rights are inherently invisible, but can be very valuable assets if they are properly identified and protected.
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3 ways to make working capital work for you
There are very few forms of capital in this market, so don’t discount the one that’s right under your nose: your own working capital. Here’s some expert advice for making the most of what’s available to you.
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