There is, as they say, a first time for everything. And that includes stepping into a leadership role. To help first-time managers, we hear from leadership expert Anna Marshall, founder of People Mastery and author of ‘On you marks, get set…LEAD!:… Read more

Online spending went through the roof during the pandemic, as consumers stuck at home relied on ordering goods that could be delivered to their door.… Read more

New rules have come into effect that may change the way some small businesses undertake recruitment. It’s now illegal to advertise jobs that pay below the minimum wage — or award — for every job.… Read more

If you ask questions and listen to the answers, you will learn what your customers want. Selling becomes easier and you don’t have to talk so much, says sales expert Colin Pearce.… Read more

Every business that’s looking to grow understands the importance of formulating a plan.  But, how should they create one?… Read more

Australia looks unlikely to fall into a recession, though we will experience lower growth. That’s the prognosis of our regular economics commentator, Melbourne University Professor Neville Norman.… Read more

Do you feel as if you have too much on your to-do list, both at work and at home?… Read more

Australian law has changed when it comes to secrecy provisions in employment contracts, and it’s something all business owners and managers need to come to terms with.… Read more

How would you like to be on the front page of the paper without having to pay for it?… Read more

This year’s Australia Day holiday fell on a Thursday. Some employees around the country saw that as an opportunity to take a sickie, and have an extra-long weekend.… Read more