Many employers were anti-working from home for their staff. Their logic was often that if staff are not at work, they won’t be productive. However, with COVID and lockdowns, many employers had no choice. They sent staff home to work … and I think many were pleasantly surprised. Many (good) workers are so much more…
Communication is a somewhat intangible thing, and yet it can be very powerful and effective. Communication covers so much, from team management, through to marketing and sales. Oil isn’t what makes a great business a well-oiled machine; excellent communication is. Below I’ve listed a heap of reasons why communication in business is so important. I’m…
***Guest blog post by Lisa Nardone, Director, GrantsPlus Consulting Pty Ltd – on Business Grants If business grants give you a headache, don’t worry, you’re not alone. There are many different types of grants out there for businesses and so much information and red tape to navigate, that most business owners get a headache…
Business is often hard enough without adding the additional layer of personal relationships to the mix. Small business is often run by partners or business couples. The partners can be a whole range of people; husband and wife, siblings, parents and children or business partners who don’t have a family connection but who may be…
Congratulations! You’ve sold your business – but your job doesn’t stop there. You still have a few more things to do. Tips once you’ve sold your business Prior to settlement make a list of everything you need to go through with the business owner; it will include a tonne of things including: Handing…
Well, in my view, the simple answer is NO! Here are some examples and why not doing these things will adversely affect your business. Good manners ARE relevant in business, although sadly are not always front and centre in some businesses. It starts with a simple please or thank you … but goes far beyond…
***Guest blog post by Lisa Nardone, Director, Grantsplus Consulting Pty Ltd – on Business Grant If you’re a business owner looking for a grant to help your business, it’s possible that you’re having some trouble finding a good fit, right? You want that ‘Cinderella moment’ – where you and the grant just ‘fit’ and…
***Guest blog post by Lisa Nardone, Director, Grantsplus Consulting Pty Ltd – on tendering If you’ve never written a tender before, it can be daunting just to even think about where to start. The tender information looks overwhelming; you know the competition will be extreme and you’ve got no idea what to put into…
As I’m talking to my business coaching clients around marketing, often enough the question comes up “what do I post on social media?” A great question and I thought it might be helpful to give you a fairly decent list of ideas. Many businesses are on social media these days, whether that be Facebook, Instagram,…
When it comes to having a great online business, there are some core traits and characteristics of a business which is likely to do well online. As an expert business coach, I’ve worked in many industries, including online businesses. Here are my views on what a great online business looks like and frequently does…