Team Efficiency
Good businesses build happy, productive teams, dedicated to achieving mutual success. Discover tips and advice on the technologies and team building activities that can encourage more effective teamwork.
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How creating a culture of innovation will help your business shine
It’s important to develop a culture in your business that genuinely fosters innovative thinking, whether you are looking to grow or be more efficient at the size you are now.
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Why is mindfulness more important than multitasking?
Every minute counts for small business owners, so working on three or four things at once might seem like the best way to get things done. But is multitasking actually holding ...
How to upskill on a budget: Our guide to the best online courses
Training and upskilling can be a great way to keep your employees inspired. It can also help to fill any knowledge gaps for small business owners – like you – who wear many hats. Investing in your team’s development doesn’t need to be expensive or time-consuming, either. Here’s our guide to five online courses that can help you upskill on a budget.
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Why you need to be flexible: The top 11 benefits employees want
People’s attitudes around flexible work are changing. To attract and retain skilled staff, it’s essential that your business adapts to meet these expectations.
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Five ways to create a great remote working team
Driving the performance of remote teams requires much more than simply handing out computers and collaboration tools. The key is to empower your remote staff to work effectivel...
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The control freak's six rules to delegation
Most business owners know what they want, but few can do it all in the digital age. Lisa Messenger explores how you can learn to let it go and control a successful business wit...
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5 Qualities Every Elite Business Team Has
Business trainer and former professional sports coach Kirk Peterson works with large corporations, small businesses and AFL footballers to develop leadership and management ski...
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The importance of happy staff
Staff are the backbone of any small business. And when employees are overwhelmed or stressed, the impact often carries over to the general health of the work environment and te...
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Telstra business apps: Process redefined
The idea of a ‘typical’ work environment is evolving, from the traditional offices we grew up with to a more distributed network of productivity. For finance operations, team e...
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Signs your business is ready for an intranet
Get your workers completely engaged ‑ and at the same time free your management teams from low-value tasks ‑ with astute use of an intranet. You’ve worked hard to grow your bus...
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Top tips for multitasking like a pro
Industry leaders share tips on productive moves as we head to the end of the financial year. Managing a business can be a constant exercise in multitasking. You may find that y...
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How a positive workplace can make your organisational culture great
A solid organisational culture is a differentiator between you and your competition. Jason Cunningham shares the lessons he learned in changing his own business’ culture. Any s...
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Game, set, match: Business lessons from tennis
Consistent training, determination and mental fortitude. Here’s what your business can learn from centre court. Tennis champions aren’t stars over night. It takes years of trai...
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The benefits of rewards: Improve employee morale this holiday season
Coming to the end of the year can mean impending deadlines and a huge upturn in activity, especially for retailers. That means the holiday period might feel like it’s all about...
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Managing a perfect storm with apps
Storm Electrical broke out of a cycle of paperwork by giving their staff access to modern technology and a system to manage their workflow. Storm Electrical were looking to mak...
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Managing your best assets
People are the core of any business. So how do you balance staff management with morale? You get a solid Deputy. There are lots of things that make up a successful business: gr...
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Toughen up on softer skills
For small businesses, getting employment right can make all the difference. But what do you look for outside of the right resumé? A resumé tells a story someone looking for a j...
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How to deal with a difficult employee
Dealing with difficult staff can be a challenge. Jeff Haden explains why it could be you as much as them. All the great bosses I know are optimistic – especially when it comes ...
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Signs you're approaching burnout (and how to avoid it)
When the only constant is pressure, as a small business owner you need to know the signs that indicate the need for time out. Whether you opt for a day at the spa or spend the ...
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The secrets to successful collaboration
Collaboration is one of the biggest pieces of the effective business puzzle. Experts and business owners share their tips and advice on successful collaborations and partnershi...
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4 ways to foster feedback
Having the right feedback can be the difference between a good decision and a bad one. Here’s how to get the information you need. You’re in charge. You make decisions – lots o...
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The incredible importance of body language
Body language can say a lot about a person. From how to stand to internal psychology, Jeff Haden explores the benefits of being mindful of how you act. You’re attending a netwo...
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Surround your business with experts
Business owners are often required to know everything about everything, but this is neither realistic, nor reliable. We explore where and how small business owners can make con...
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Gen Y and the agile workforce
Generation Y is a polarising generation. But as they approach the majority share of the workforce, how can business take advantage? Attitudes to Gen Y vary greatly across workf...
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Why smart doesn't mean successful
Being smart is a desirable trait. But will it get you to the top? Jeff Haden looks at why emotional intelligence trumps IQ every time.
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What's on your desk? Ryan Trainor
Ryan Trainor has sold more companies than some people work for. But for the founder of Republica Education, the motivation is his family.
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Why You Shouldn't Send That Email
The immediacy of email changed the working world forever, and overwhelmingly for the better. But with immediacy comes responsibility, says Jeff Haden.
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Why you don't need an army to be victorious
How many staff members do you need to be successful? Serial entrepreneur Lisa Messenger, CEO of The Collective, says pick a number – and then halve it. In the modern world, mor...
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5 steps to staff management
Shaping a business is reliant on knowledge. Knowing your team is not only empowering, it’s also the sign of a resilient, tuned-in leader. Meetings and workshops foster collabor...
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Team building isn't a craft activity
Looking to build bonds between your team? Jeff Haden looks at ways to create a culture without resorting to craft activities.
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Brain vs. brawn? Hitting the gym increases creativity
Whether you run a small graphic design firm, restaurant or construction business, one thing is for sure – creativity is a valuable trait. And getting fit could help you harness...
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How to build a culture of innovation
Innovation is the aim of the game for many small businesses, but is it an inherent quality, or can it be built?
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5 traits to be significantly more effective
What is the biggest difference between efficient people and effective people? Efficient people are organised and competent. They check items off their to-do lists. They get stu...
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9 bad habits that are good for business
The personality traits that bug your friends and family might just be the key to your success.
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What can the army teach small business?
Every small business owner says they want innovative, creative, collaborative, team-oriented employees willing to embrace and pursue a larger purpose.
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Smart work pods: Thinking outside the box
Jason Fremder, managing director of Harwyn, says his idea of prefabricated pods to provide businesses a little extra room for a lot more freedom came to him like a bolt of ligh...
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10 hr lessons from the healthcare industry
Australia’s medical sector is high stress and high pressure, but there’s plenty to learn as it moves to promote a better workplace.
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Want employee engagement? Show them respect
Employees who are engaged and committed are crucial to the success of a business. Yet for many business leaders, their own incivility could be the biggest obstacle to nurturing...
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Coaches: Not just for sportspeople
It’s not just Ennis Cehic champions who have coaches to help them become the best at their game. Business leaders are turning to coaches in droves – and finding both business a...
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Are you getting the best from your sales team?
The more successful your sales team, the healthier your bottom line. Here’s how to get your sales team operating efficiently and effectively to maximise profits.
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Say no, get yes
When you are passive, you risk compromising your needs. When you are aggressive, the other person might be compromised. Assertiveness is a middle ground and there’s a simple te...
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New year, new approach: 15 ways to get 90% of your work done before lunch
Want to know the secret to leaving work on time? Follow these 15 tips and you’ll be able to help squeeze two days into one. Back in the office after a fully loaded festive seas...
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Wakey wakey work awaits - 5 apps to help kick start your day
Even when you’re running your own small business, dragging yourself out of bed every morning can be hard – especially if you’re a night owl and you do your best work when the s...
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Easy Breakfast Building Blocks To Help Lift Your Business Game
Time-poor but keen to fit in an easy brekkie that ticks the boxes and suits an entrepreneur’s hectic schedule? When it comes to making a nutritious breakfast on the go, the opt...
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What to eat to beat stress and fuel productivity
Is the mad rush getting the better of you? Follow our expert guide on what to eat to lower your stress levels and get more out of each working day. If you live with a small bus...
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New hires: Experience vs. qualifications
When it comes to hiring young recruits, do you pay greater heed to work experience or university degrees? 80 per cent of the new graduates you interview have a strong opinion o...
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Standing desk guide: Say no to sitting at work all day
Stand up for your health at work with our list of budget friendly standing desk options. Our sedentary lives have hit the headlines as the consequences of spending most of our ...
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Help wanted: Survive the staffing nightmare before Christmas
Need a hand to get through the Christmas chaos? If you’ve left recruitment to the last minute, there is hope! Read on for tips on staffing your business during the festive seas...
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The computer monitors that are a sight for sore eyes
With more and more workers opting for the mobility benefits of a laptop versus a desktop, the screen that you use on a day-to-day basis is likely to be a lot smaller than 19 in...
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Staff Christmas gifts without the fringe benefit tax sting
Want to reward your staff with a cool gadget, smartphone or wearable device this Christmas? Follow our gift guide and avoid being slugged with fringe benefits tax. Tired of the...
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Is Your Leadership Style Flexible Enough?
Business owners are, by default, also leaders. But Leadership comes in many different shapes and sizes. Read on to see if you can pinpoint your own style.
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Why You Should Always Be Yourself In Business
Alex Malley believes that effective leaders should possess the courage to fail, so they are able to succeed. Here’s a sneak peek of the lessons you’ll learn in his new book and...
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Can Mozart Help You Do More? Research Confirms Music's Productivity Power
Everywhere you go, people have their earphones in, tuning out to their favourite song. But could this music-centric culture be a good thing when it comes to increasing workplac...
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5 Strategies To Make Your Instructions Stick
It’s not you, it’s me - if you constantly need to repeat your instructions, it might be time to look at the way you are leading your team.
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5 Top Ways To Get Moving At Work
The latest stats on physical activity in Australia are concerning. According to The Department of Health, low levels of physical activity is the second greatest contributor, be...
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Please don't stop the music
The right mix of music can go a long way towards improving your productivity levels. Here are the best products and services to bring music to your ears.
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5 Clever Collaborative Tools For Teams
Greater visibility, better organisation and an easy-to-follow digital trail are just a few benefits of project management apps. Find out the best services for your style of wor...
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5 Tips For A Happy Workplace
Happy people lead to happy customers which leads to happy shareholders, says top ranking businesses in BRW’s Best Places to Work 2014 survey.
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6 Apps To Expand Your Mind
Keep your brain in tip-top shape and improve your productivity with these 6 apps.
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From LEGO To Business Happiness
Why you need to ditch the rules and work together to boost workplace creativity.
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The Pros And Cons Of Internships And Apprentices
The legalities of taking on interns and apprentices explained.
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Why You Should Play To The Strengths Of Your Staff
This burgeoning area of psychology research shows what is more productive for business leaders to focus on than trying to improve weaknesses.
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Sleeplessness Can Kill: How Sleep Muse Ahna De Vena Saves Lives
The importance of getting a good night’s sleep has been drilled into us from birth, yet the reality of achieving a good eight hours a night is but a dream! Or is it?
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How To Know If Your Mentor Is Right For You
The best way to learn how to run a business and increase growth is to learn directly from a mentor who's been around the block, but how do you know what to look for in a mentor...
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6 Simple Strategies For Happy Workers
A successful business is made of happy workers. Check out these 6 simple strategies for keeping your workers engaged and happy.
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5 Of The Best Gadgets To Take The Damage Out Of Desk Work
Sore back? Stiff neck? Aching wrists? Swollen legs? These are all signs that you may be spending too much time at your desk.
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Can Thinking Like A Gamer Unlock Motivation?
Think of motivation like this – you’re playing a video game and you need to unlock the next level.
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How small businesses can hire the best talent
How does small business compete with the big corporates when it comes to hiring the best talent?
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The rod or the carrot? How to motivate staff the right way
Yvette Chegwidden holds a red-hot poker to the feet of three business leaders to find out how they motivate their staff. These experts have to say about motivating their staff ...
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Turn to technology to retain Gen Y
It takes time and effort to train up young workers, but how do you keep Gen Y happy and not moving on? Sometimes it comes down to how you arm them with technology, as Jonno Sei...
