Ever held on to a bad employee? Because you were afraid of an unfair dismissal claim? Without human resources teams behind them, small business owners can be left unsure how to terminate or mange a troublesome employee without ending up…
As a first-time business owner and boss, managing a team can be a new and different experience. You may not yet understand what employees expect or what you owe them as their employer. Employees expect certain things when they come…
Motivation and enthusiasm present themselves as interest and desire, and is a driving force that pushes you to take action to pursue your goals/dreams. However, it often happens that you have the desire and interest, but you lack the key…
It’s something we all did as children, research has now discovered the simple act of colouring in may be the key to reducing stress in the workplace and unlocking creative thinking in your employee’s / business. As colouring books for…
As an entrepreneur, there is usually something fighting for your time and stealing away your attention. It’s difficult, you have a lot going on. And you need to learn the multiple aspects of your business as you keep moving forward.…
We all negotiate every day. Whether you’re discussing dinner options, seeking a pay rise or striking an international business deal, most of our daily interactions with each other involve joint decision-making. A fundamental issue in any negotiation is who should…
Adobe Systems is once again stepping up its cloud document game, this time with a mobile-friendly twist and a dash of Photoshop magic. The global software giant today announced its latest cloud computing product, Adobe Document Cloud, a new, streamlined…
While it is always important to reach out to and attract new customers, it is likewise imperative that you work to maintain your existing customers. Customer loyalty is essential to any successful business enterprise, even more so when you are first…
Trailblazers in their industries, determined, hardworking and inspiring: these are Australia’s top 30 female entrepreneurs for 2015. Each year SmartCompany publishes its list of the top female entrepreneurs ahead of International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. This year the…
When pitching to a potential client, how do you stand out from the competition? Small business owners often find themselves competing against larger companies for potential clients. The CLAP acronym can be used to help stand out from the noise…