Managing People
Business systems are the key to consistency
Business systems, like billings and balance sheets, may seem the dullest subject you’ll encounter as a business owner. But they are also the single most crucial aspect of building business foundations. Without business sy... read more >
How to hire right
14 October 2009 - Looking for good staff can be a search for a needle in a haystack. And what’s worse, search methods are often... read more >
Employee treasure
12 August 2009 - Let me tell you a tale that every business owner should learn something from. Behind every strong and successful... read more >
17 interview questions
20 July 2009 - In what kind of job do you think you perform the best? Why? When do you perform the least well? Why? Have you had to... read more >
Blow me down
20 July 2009 - With some major corporate scandals rocking the business world in the past five years, you have to wonder whether... read more >
A manner of speaking
28 June 2009 - Have you ever been invited to an important business meeting at a restaurant of your choice (and you’re not... read more >
Age is no barrier if attitude is right
28 June 2009 - How do you really feel about employing older people? Many people in business are reluctant to employ anyone over the... read more >
View from the top
28 June 2009 - In the age of increasing competition and a labour market as tight as the proverbial drum, the highly enlightened... read more >
Counter rage
23 June 2009 - Consumers are fed up and they won't take bad service any more. The Council of Small Business Organisations of... read more >
An unwanted delivery
30 April 2009 - Staff wearing uniforms or dealing with customers are an important link in promoting a business. Millions of dollars... read more >
Australian Business Investment Partnership announced
28 January 2009 - The federal government is set to establish a $4 billion Australian Investment Partnership to support the commercial... read more >
Age is no barrier
26 September 2008 - It’s attitude, not age, that you should be paying attention to when canvassing for future employees How do you... read more >
Sacking made easier for small business
06 September 2008 - When introducing Australia’s new workplace relations system earlier this month at the National Press Club in... read more >
Dad's Army
29 August 2008 - Family businesses often take the family to work and bring the business home. Remember this: you should run a family... read more >
Getting your formula right
10 February 2008 - How do you know when you have the right business? Richard Shrapnel, director of strategy and planning at... read more >
