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Heinous public speaking crimes… and 8 tips to avoid them.
There’s a war going on out there. New victims are claimed each day in the conference centres and boardrooms of this nation. It’s time we fought to end this cruel and barbaric practice: the mind-numbingly boring presentation.
Top 10 business tips from an entrepreneur celebrating 15 years in the PR industry
9 in 10 startups fail. Monica Rosenfeld, founder and MD of now 15 year old WordStorm PR, shares her top ten tips on surviving on the business world.
Offshore staffing is game changer for SMEs: Part Two
The key to successful, dedicated offshore staffing is effective communication. When hiring local staff, would you turn them loose on their first day with little supervision, training and support? I would expect you’d have some sort of induction program in place. The same rules apply to offshore staffing.
New HR tech platform Shortlyster raises $5M in seed round to shake up traditional...
Shortlyster, an intelligent hiring optimisation platform, that helps companies make
better and more informed hiring decisions, has today announced it has successfully...
Employees first, customers second – here’s how to make the most of the greatest...
Vineet Nayar shares at least 8 simple ideas that can do wonders to your Employee Engagement scores and ensure happiness, passion and growth.
Five ways to get a pay rise
Is it time to channel your inner rap star? Nope, not the crotch grabbing, Kim Kardashian dating part, although… We’re talking about making those dolla dolla bills, y'all.
Australian Innovation: We’re doing it wrong
Last week, the Hon. Ian MacFarlane, Minister for Industry, launched the seventh Global Innovation Index (GII) report, highlighting Australia’s place in the top ten...
Here are 5 modern KPIs to build into your overall business goals [SPONSORED]
Expecting a different result from the same tired strategies should be the last thing you bring into a new decade, so start to implement some new KPIs today.
These are the top three legal mistakes you need to avoid when starting a...
Whether you are just starting a new business or have been running a business for years, everyone wishes they checked off the top 3 issues which often arise
The dangers of providing your staff with mobile phones
In a new report, Stratatel Limited analyses the costs of mobile phones to companies and organisations and reveals that the inappropriate use of mobile phone by employees may have greater consequences than huge phone bills.
Ovum’s short message: Bye bye SMS, hello social messaging
What’s 20 and already gasping for breath? That would be the SMS – or short messaging system, in many parts of the world the poor man’s email. It is still used by over two billion people on the planet, double the number of email users. But that’s all changing rapidly. Why, the SMS could even die – or probably metamorphose into an avatar of social messaging.
Expert guide on how to tackle business’ growing pains for Small Businesses.
Growing your business is a common goal for most business owners. While it seems like a natural desire for anyone who owns a business, the path to growth can be a rocky one, especially if you don’t have a few key things in place first. Successful growth comes down to five important traits: people, process, training, culture and technology.
If your product or service is so good, why is it priced so badly?
I can’t believe how many times lately that I’ve spoken to business owners who claim that their product or service is one of the best in their field. And I believe them. I have absolutely no doubt that they are right. But then when I ask them how they position their pricing, they tell me they choose to set their pricing level in the middle of the market range. Why? It doesn’t make sense.
How to prevent social media from devouring your day
If you have reached the stage where social media eats up far too much of your day, it’s time you took a step up to look at the bigger picture. Here are a few tips to help you get back on track.
Has your strategy just gone out the window? 7 ways to double down on...
Businesses that have already executed with speed and pivoted are either seeing the rewards, or have taken measures to reduce the impact on their business.
Is Australia in the mood for shopping in-store? Research reveals how bricks-and-mortar retailers can...
Changes in technology and consumer behaviour are driving major changes to brick-and-mortar stores. And if your business can adapt to these changes, you will be well placed for long-term success.
Summer is on the way, and while you huff and puff into shape once...
With summer right around the corner, it does not take a rocket scientist to predict that millions of Aussies will switch to weight-loss mode...
Running a business is damn hard. Here are 5 savvy yet ethical ways to...
Rewarding your employees just makes good sense. However, coming up with those rewards can be a problem especially if you’re on a tight budget
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How can business commercialise digital technologies
At Beca, our industrial clients are in the midst of a significant transformation thanks to digitalisation. Industry 4.0 gives manufacturers and mining...
