NEWS & ARTICLES

Why accurate leave management is so important
Taking a relaxed approach to leave management can put the health of your employees and business at serious risk. Here are the leading reasons for diligently tracking, managing, and paying leave.

Contractor or employee? How to get it right
Knowing when a worker is a contractor or an employee can be tricky, but there are penalties if you get it wrong. Learn the key differences that will help you understand the real nature of the employment relationship before you enter into it.

How to thrive and adapt in a changed world
Lockdowns, closed borders and uncertainty mean small businesses are still struggling with the effects of COVID-19. Xero’s recent survey uncovered some common strategies for success in a crisis.

Who are your competitors? And what do you know about them?
Knowing who your competitors are, how they compare, and what their competitive advantages are is vital business intelligence. Do your research, talk to customers, and find your point of difference. #businessadvice

Staying afloat and thriving through a downturn
When the future looks uncertain, what can you do to prepare and strengthen your business? Recent times have certainly shown us that the future path

Learning Style: Knowing your team is good for business
Everybody has a different learning style, whether it’s visual, aural, written or learning by doing. In your business, you can optimise performance by increasing the communication channels.

March 2021 Newsletter
Inside this month, why some businesses are voluntarily returning JobKeeper to the ATO. We also look at an issue we would not normally cover – COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace – but they are the questions we were asking ourselves. And, as the end of the FBT year approaches, a review of FBT with a focus on how COVID-19 has changed the ATO’s compliance approach. Finally, the Bain & Co research that shows the pandemic has broadened the productivity gap between top performing companies and others.

Performance: Bring your A game (not your O game)
Stop playing the ‘O game’ and undermining your team’s performance and start bringing your ‘A game’ to achieve impressive results! #Appraise #Allow #Acknowledge #Success #BusinessResults

Relax: Building a Better Business Step 10
What activities fill your ‘well of happiness’? Set aside time regularly to do those things that help you reduce stress, improve resilience, and restore energy. Happiness is essential to your success! #BetterBusiness #10Steps