Management Matters
News, opinions and advice on managing business systems and people.
Be a leader, not a boss: why the difference between the two could just be...
Many bosses look to shift responsibility, while others may be classified as bullies. Often, they are completely unaware of how their actions and words affect those around them, including team members and clients.
Hey guys, how come nobody is talking about multiculturalism in the startup sector?
Gender-diverse companies are 15% more likely to perform better financially but those that are ethnically diverse are 35% more likely to perform better financially.
Looking to spread your wings out? Here are five tips for diversifying your business
Meagan Redelman co-founder of Redsbaby hares her experience of going from prams to nursery furniture
What do comic books and business compliance have in common? A few things…
In Aurecon’s latest Just Imagine blog post, John Callaghan, Global Director, Major Projects argues that although the business world today is increasingly complex, in the face of complexity, our solutions need to stay simple.
Is your business having cash flow problems? Here’s how technology is the answer
As technology advances and screen time becomes more popular than interpersonal face time, businesses using older cash management techniques are scrambling to meet demands and handle cash flow issues.
We’re seeing the highest minimum wage increase since 2011 – what does this mean...
...all Modern Award rates will increase by 3.3 per cent (with weekly wages rounded to the nearest $0.10) and the National Minimum Wage will increase by 3.3 per cent to $18.29 per hour (and $694.00 per week for a full-time employee), an increase of $0.59 per hour.
Research reveals that most small businesses still don’t understand the $20k tax break
New research has revealed that 78% of Australia’s small business owners (SBOs) don’t fully understand the $20K tax break, with 67% of them not making the most of the opportunity in the lead up to June 30.
Here are 7 tips and insights to keep in mind if you want to...
H&R Blocks’ Director of Communications, Mark Chapman in partnership with Officeworks has provided small businesses with tips to help prepare for the end of financial year.
Here are ten important questions you need to ask yourself before buying a business
The prospect of owning your own business is an appealing one, especially in the current environment, where discussion of entrepreneurship is frequent.
Why it’s just business as usual – an entrepreneur’s 2017/18 budget wrap-up
Scott Morrison delivered his second budget in May and there is barely a ripple in the water. No huge sweeping reforms, no budget emergencies, it was almost a non-event.
Sustainable social responsibility: Why doing good in the community is good business
Like many businesses, when we started out, social responsibility wasn’t on our radar. Our focus was just chasing the sale and hoping that something stuck!
Does your business have an organisational culture? It’s important to your customers
Organisational culture is an intangible entity. As such, it is important to identify observable behaviours that indicate your organisation’s culture, as well as its alignment to your customer strategy and objectives.
Every employer needs to start preparing for these EOFY workplace relations changes
Business owners need to be ready for wage rate increases and Award changes, as well as penalty rate changes coming into effect on 1 July 2017.
Need more productivity? Here are 3 steps to getting the most out of your...
Productivity is now looked at as overall human capital productivity. It has become the assessment of human and business efficiency – and, in particular, the focus is on workforce productivity.
Have startups fallen off the radar? Here’s what they think of the 2017 federal...
StartupAUS, Australia's peak advocacy group for startups, acknowledged support for fintech in the 2017-18 Federal Budget, but noted there was a lack of focus on innovation or entrepreneurship.
Why companies of all sizes should give international student interns a shot
With 22.3% of students at Australian universities being international students, it’s important that they aren’t disregarded for employment, especially if they are receiving the same education as local students.
How leaders can keep their people focused and engaged during uncertainty and change
The good news is that the ability to lead through uncertainty is a learnable skill. In fact, it is perhaps the most important skill for leaders today to master. And the place to start is to become expert in managing ourselves.
Here are four ways how consultants can improve your product development lifecycle
All industries bring new products to market – whether they be new product categories, markets, segments, or industries. But not every company gets it right.
Why are we still putting up with payroll tax? Australian businesses deserve better
Who can justify having Australian businesses pay over $22 billion annually in payroll tax to the individual States for the sole reason that they are employing people?
This startup breaks down stereotypes and creates a fair go for international graduates
Alongside internships, Outcome.Life help their clients to choose the right Professional Year provider, ensuring that students not only kickstart their career, but also achieve permanent residency status where appropriate.
