Internal communication can mean the difference between having a team that thrives or plummets. Businesses with effective internal communication experience higher levels of productivity, have stronger working relationships and a positive workplace culture. Here are a few ways to ensure effective internal communication in the workplace: Regular check-ins Regular communication processes, such as a daily…
Creativity is the cornerstone of innovation. Flourishing businesses place a great deal of emphasis on encouraging creative work environments to seek out new ideas and opportunities for business growth. Creativity is not reserved for the creative industry alone; most businesses can incorporate creativity into their workplace to improve problem-solving skills and become leaders in their…
Having a group of employees that work as a team is a strong asset for your business. Individuals who are used to working as a team and feel comfortable doing so are more likely to be strong problem solvers, resourceful and supportive. The following tips can enhance the way your employees interact with each other:…
When developing a business or coming up with a new idea, there will always be people that focus on the negative: they tell say you can’t do it, that something will go wrong and you’re too ambitious. If everyone listened to these people who tell you it’s safer not to take risks, great achievements would…
Business meetings can be really interesting, or they can be extremely boring, particularly for employees. There are ways to make business meetings engaging and productive where no one is twiddling their thumbs or fighting back yawns. Consider the following tips for running productive business meetings: Have an agendaStrategically plan out what areas you wish to…
Do you often feel tired or run down at work? Does the afternoon hit and you start getting distracted? Luckily there are behaviours you can practice to help boost your energy levels naturally, thus improving your workplace performance. Get a good sleep Getting a good sleep is important for productivity. Ideally, you should be getting…
It is inevitable that at certain times, you are going to be busier than normal. It is these times that require careful planning in order to complete the tasks that need completing promptly while ensuring the quality of your work remains at a high standard. Consider the following to avoid becoming overwhelmed. Prioritise When your…
Rapid growth for your small business may sound like a dream come true but it can be the achilles heel that sees your business fail. Rapid growth can stretch you, your resources and your finances to the extreme and can result in countless stresses. It is important that when you visualise your business growing, you…
While there have been no tax cuts for individuals in the Budget, the Government has introduced concessions in several areas addressing the cost of living. Downsizing retirees From 1 July 2018, Australians over the age of 65 can contribute the proceeds of downsizing into their superannuation. A non-concessional contribution of up to $300,000 can be…
The Budget sees the Government place emphasis on generating ongoing employment opportunities for all Australians. A focus on good debt/bad debt allows for investing a sizeable portion of the Budget into infrastructure; creating in excess of 50,000 jobs directly and indirectly from 2017 to 2030 and onwards. Major projects include: – Western Sydney Airport –…