Management Matters
News, opinions and advice on managing business systems and people.
7 ways to inspire your employees
If someone asked you for a good synonym for inspiration, what would you say? You might answer that stimulation is a good substitute. You might choose influence or encouragement. But, by and large, when people think of inspiration, the word that usually comes to mind is motivation. Terry Barber explores seven ideas to get your staff striving to the best of their abilities.
How much did Google earn in the last second? How about Facebook? [VIDEO GRAPHIC]
This is a nifty little display of tech company wealth, developed by World Pay Zinc, a secure chip and pin provider in the U.K.
There...
How to raise your game when the world’s energy is falling
Life is fueled by energy, frequency and vibration so it's safe to say COVID-19 is a potent energy depressant. The onus is on leaders to take this challenge head on.
How to keep your employees motivated in this modern age where money alone is...
Getting the best out of your employees is essential to the success of your business but gone are the days when you could just throw more cash at them
Google’s top searches reveal glaring hole in small business planning: Backup
Possibly the least sexy aspect of running your own business, backup and data security are nonetheless fundamental to the operation of any enterprise. Think about it: what would happen if you lost all your files and contacts? Catastrophe, for sure – but this won’t ever happen to you, right?
Why is this guy deliberately not selling directly online unlike his major competitors? And,...
We’ve all heard it a million times before: you have to sell online!
However, for Prime Mover Workwear, the decision to resist online selling and...
Business Lessons from Antarctica Part #1: How to recover from a ‘kick in the...
I met Jeff Wilson moments after a huge defeat. Sixty minutes into our 90 minute flight across the Drake passage, the captain delivered a grim message. The fog had returned. The window had closed. It was no longer safe to land and we would be returning to Punta Arenas. In the words of Jeff, 'nature had kicked us in the nuts'. So, what has this to do with business?
Don’t just show consumers charity: show them your conscience
In his last article, marketing consultant Steven Howard argued that businesses must invest with a social purpose to win back the trust of consumers. Here, he continues his analysis of a recent worldwide survey on consumer preferences.
Should employers dictate how much time we spend on social media at work?
123educateme has found that if an employee spends more than an hour a workday on non-work tasks, it could cost their employer more than $6,200 a year. If that figure is expanded to account for the population of Australia, the amount of lost productivity could amount to a staggering $5 billion.
Blue Ocean strategy myths: ‘Its just strategic marketing repackaged’
As the term ‘Blue Ocean’ gains currency, there’s an increased opportunity for the underlying methodology to be misused, mangled and misunderstood. And, trust me, it often is. Even by some who have read the book, but more often by know-it-alls who haven’t.
This is an article about nothing. Well, nothing other than some storytelling tips from...
It took Jerry Seinfeld two years to write one of his routines. It was about Pop Tarts. And chimps. While it shouldn't take two years to write a business pitch, Seinfeld's insights into writing and storytelling are invaluable.
Five essential tips to help you connect with any audience [VIDEO]
Whether you're creating a video for your company, presenting at a conference or, speaking with investors, there are things you need to do to...
How COVID-19 has exposed the cracks in Australia’s offshoring strategies
COVID-19 exposed the cracks in offshoring strategies and demonsrated how unprepared companies were to support ongoing operations in the face of widespread labour shortages. Could digital workers be the answer?
Lessons learnt this year = more profit next year
There is an old saying: "If you aim at nothing you will hit the target with amazing accuracy." If you want to improve the results in your business, you need a target to aim for and a system for monitoring progress.
Does your business need a new financial year makeover?
Are your sales declining, fewer prospects or more competitors in the marketplace? Maybe it’s time for a business “makeover”.
How smartphones have change our world in just a few short years [VIDEO]
You know what? I don't think I'm going to write much about this video.
I simply suggest that you watch it.
Then, make of it what...
What’s drawing circles around your business and stopping your progress? [VIDEO]
You may have seen this video already.
A guy, bored at work, messed with a bug trying to crawl across a piece of paper. The...
Your online store only offers PayPal? You have no idea how much money you...
A recent survey of online merchants conducted by Australian payments platform eWAY has found that Aussie e-commerce stores are losing out on a huge...
Should we blame Twitter for the rolling coverage of every disaster? What should television...
Is the real-time coverage of every natural disaster an attempt by television news executives to try to be meaningful in the era of social media? If it is, then I don't think the strategy is working. Personally, I blame Twitter.
Calling female entrepreneurs! Springboard your business into success. Step up and dive!
Are you an innovative female entrepreneur? How does a chance to get hands-on business coaching and opportunities to raise capital sound? Nice huh? Well,...
