Management Matters
News, opinions and advice on managing business systems and people.
2015 is the year of the DAM. And you’d better know what DAM means
In the business world, 2014 was the year of buzzwords like ‘Content Marketing,’ ‘engagement’ and ‘mobile friendly’.
This year, Digital Asset Management (DAM) Platforms...
Are you suffering from a severe case of Mondayitis? Here’s how to cure and...
Mondayitis. The Monday Blues. Manic Monday. Call it what you like, but that feeling of dread that sets in on a Sunday night is not a figment of your imagination. Mondayitis is very real, and while a mild case can result in a struggle to get out the door on time, extreme cases can result in not being able to get out of bed at all.
Are you facing rapid business growth? Focus on your people
As an entrepreneur, it is an incredible feeling when your small
business begins to succeed. Suddenly sales are up, business is booming. It...
Entrepreneurial approaches in tackling your business’ growing pains
Successful growth comes down to five important traits: people, process, training, culture and technology. If you can get these five in place, you’ll be well on your way to true, sustainable growth.
Aussie freelancers desperately plead for inclusion in the COVID-19 stimulus package
On March 12th, 2020 Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced a multi-billion dollar stimulus package to address the impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) – which totally ignores freelancers and sole traders with no employees.
Hobbies that will make you better at building a real legacy through your work
By giving back to the community, actively taking part in philanthropic causes, and providing positive social value, businesses have the power – and responsibility to make a difference and build brands that make a lasting impact on their communities and the world around them.
Hospitality post-COVID: How to remain profitable with restricted customers
Through careful consideration and planning, businesses can start to rebuild steady profits during the transition back to ‘business as usual’.
Should you work at a startup? What to consider before joining a new company
Working for startup companies sounds attractive to many people. Job descriptions often mention that there’s room for quick advancement and that the...
Can you sell ice to Eskimos? Fire to dragons? Real estate in heaven to...
All day, every day, we are pitching. It never stops. A dinner date is a pitch. Every conversation with a client is a pitch. Here are five tips on how to make your pitches more persuasive.
Managed IT services make the difference for Small & Medium Businesses future prospect
However, the demands of managing an IT department may be too much for SMBs to handle. These businesses usually have a small number of workers. The budget allocation is also limited, and workspace too.
Right on time: here’s how small businesses can go about avoiding late payments
Large Australian companies and institutions are infamously bad at paying smaller businesses on time. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission reports that nearly three quarters of all invoices are paid late.
Should businesses be ditching employee ratings?
Performance management has been one of the
hotter topics over the past years, partly because the process has caused so
many of us angst. ...
New year, new rules: Payroll expert reveals 6 crucial employee awards and legislative changes...
A new suite of major changes to employee awards and legislation will come into effect this year, with a leading payroll expert warning large organisations and SMEs that they must comply with them or face consequences by the Fair Work Ombudsman.
A digital presence is more important than ever: How to get your business online...
For business owners, the stakes are particularly high as the Australian business community battles through some of the toughest economic conditions since the Global Financial Crisis.
Trends for the changing workplace in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed us; made us question our values and re-evaluate what’s important to us.
King Kong’s Sabri Suby interviewed on marketing and how to grow a business
With a service so measurable, I just couldn’t understand why agencies were hiding behind vanity metrics like impressions and click-through rates.
Is Botox ruining the way we communicate?
Somewhere along the line it has become unappealing to let others see our emotions. More and more we rely on highly impersonal means – text messaging, social media and emails – to keep in touch but also to convey confidential information, conduct negotiations and build relationships. More and more we are talking at everyone but not really connecting with anyone.
How to get Gen X and Gen Y to buy: Give them a reason
The power of charity partnerships is becoming clearer all the time. More than three million Australians are switching brands for a cause.
Consumers particularly keen...
Is your startup operating in the sharing economy? Here are EOFY tips for you
With the rise in peer to peer business and the growth in the gig economy, it is unsurprising that the ATO is increasing its attention in this space. Just after the Federal budget was handed down, it updated its page on the sharing economy, signalling its intention to monitor this growing industry closely.
The family that stays together: Why family businesses are better at employee retention
When it comes to employee retention, family businesses lead the way. According to the Harvard Business Review, the average turnover at a non-family firm is 11% per year. Family firms, however, churn only 9% of their workforce.
