Focus requires control. Control of distractions, thoughts and, most importantly, your time. Consider the following tips to improve your focus and concentration in your workday: Tune out distractionsIdentify your biggest distractions and plan to minimise or eliminate them while you are working on a task. This may include closing your emails, hiding your phone and…
All businesses, at one stage or another, will have to go through significant change. Change is necessary for growth but accepting the need for change can be difficult for some. Change can arise in various ways, i.e., struggling to find quality employees, a demand to change direction, targeting a new target market and so on.…
When looking to establish or improve your business saving money is a smart strategy, but trying to cut certain corners can also be a downfall. There are certain areas you should invest in and perfect, those being: An accountantHiring an accountant means one extra expense, which is why many business owners are tempted to go…
Recommendations from friends and family are more likely to attract new customers to your business than traditional advertising. However, word-of-mouth marketing is not something that can be generated; it has to occur organically. Here are three ways to drive word-of-mouth marketing: Exceed expectations Give your customers something to talk about by going above and beyond…
Happy employees are productive employees. Employee satisfaction directly correlates with employee engagement, retention and ultimately a better bottom line. Here are three ways to create a happy work environment in your business: Show you care Daily interactions, such as conversations and exchanges can significantly improve an employee’s happiness. Getting to know your staff on a…
The Fair Work Ombudsman has released a new app called “Record My Hours,” to help reduce the amount of disputes regarding underpayments between employees and employers. The app assists employees in recording the hours they work and other information about their employment for circumstances where issues about their pay arises. Employees can export the data…
Crowdfunding can provide a platform for struggling start-ups to raise capital or businesses trying to get ahead with an injection of cash into a new project. Although crowdfunding is still in its relatively early stages; it is rapidly gaining momentum. There has been a boost in crowdfunding due to the increase in the level of…
One major key to success is the ability to problem solve. Knowing how to respond to and resolve issues that arise creates stronger, more effective businesses. Whilst employees ought be highly skilled in their given fields, one trait that is truly invaluable is that of problem solving. As an employer, there are tips you can…
