Negative gossip in the office is something that is harmful both to your business and to the employees. Whether it encourages individuals to seek work in a less toxic environment, slows down productivity, creates friction between team members or morphs into a legal problem with accusations of bullying and harassment, it is something that managers…
Starting and running a business can be a lot more fun when you are working with someone you like and respect. With a partner, you have someone to share the excitement and risks of running a company; someone to bounce ideas off of; to help shoulder the financial and workload burden. But partnerships have their…
There is no weakness in a leader who asks for help. Maintaining success in your small business requires you to seek advice from your employees on a range of matters. However, it is important to ask for help in the right way, so your team does not lose confidence in your leadership ability. You need…
Creating a new business is an exciting time for any first-time entrepreneur, but it also comes with making big decisions – one of these will be when you must choose which structure your business will take. Whether you are looking to form say a company or a partnership, it is important to know that there…
The ability to negotiate well is one of the most desirable skills in the business world. It can help you get the very best outcome from any professional deal. There are many strategies you can use to develop and master your negotiation skills, including: Having an end-goal One of the keys to successful negotiation is…
Creating a workplace environment that fosters inclusivity and belonging for all is important for the longevity of your business. When people feel safe and a sense of community, they are bound to feel happier and thus enjoy being connected to your business. There a number of ways to create this for your workplace: Appropriate training…
Launching a new business for the first time is an exciting phase for every entrepreneur. However, it is important to increase your chances for success by being aware of and avoiding common mistakes that can occur when beginning a business. Take a look at these five common errors. Being unprepared Starting a business is incredibly…
The Tax Office has released further findings that reveal cash-only businesses could be missing out on a significant chunk of revenue simply by not offering customers the option of electronic payment. An ‘inconvenience’ was the most popular word consumers surveyed in the study used to describe when a business does not provide the option to…
The key to success is remembering that everything is negotiable, and that to get a deal you must ask for one. Many people stop right there because negotiating makes them uncomfortable. They view the process as a contest of wills in which power determines outcome, each party seeks to best the other, and the little…
Has your small business hit a slump lately? It may be time to develop a growth-focused strategy that can take your business to the next level. Consider these ideas when designing your plan of attack. Re-evaluate your small business It is important to find out what exactly is hindering your business – get to the…