How well does your brand stand out in a crowded market? Do people know who you are and how you’re different to others in your industry.?… Read more

If you find you don’t ever have enough time in your day, it might be because you are saying yes to everything that comes your way.… Read more

One thing that most staff look forward to is the Christmas party at the end of the year. It’s an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and come together without the deadlines and other work-related stresses.… Read more

In the post-pandemic world, it’s time to ditch small business breakfast networking events and move into the big time.… Read more

It’s sobering to consider that if you retire at the official Australian age of 66, you could live another 20-30 years and while retirement and succession planning might not be on the top of your priority list, it should be.… Read more

Making important decisions in an uncertain environment can not only be crucial to the success of a business but it can also play havoc with the decision-maker’s personal state of mind.… Read more

As the pandemic swept the nation and Melbourne became the most locked-down city on Earth, one small businessman managed to retain his five CBD eateries.… Read more

A lot of people in leadership positions, including business owners, don’t learn to be good managers. They just get on with it.… Read more

The acronym UGRs stands for Unwritten Ground Rules. UGRs drive people’s attitudes and performance in the workplace – but they’re seldom talked about openly and you may have no idea what’s going on behind your back unless you actively check those UGRs out.… Read more

Despite rapid changes going on all around us, many businesses still cling to the 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday routine of full-time positions.… Read more