Teleworking has been around for quite a while. In 2009, the census did a teleworking survey and found that of the organisations that had implemented teleworking previous to 2009, 82 percent found that it was a positive affect on... read more
If you’re tired of fighting traffic and forcing yourself to listen to yet another round of office gossip, technology might provide just the reprieve you need as more and more jobs can be done from home using a computer... read more
As business owners, it is hard to differentiate between our business results and where we are on a personal level. For the decisions we make, the image we project and the areas that gain focus, come down to what... read more
Last month I went mad-ninja on my technology. It was long overdue. Emails were getting lost. Saving and finding files was frustrating. Switching between my desktop and laptop computers was an ordeal, because they were set up differently. So... read more
Like most Australians, I’ve spent the last few weeks in awe of the talent and determination of our elite Olympic and Paralympic athletes. Apparently exercise rates soar every four years — according to Deloitte, almost half the participants in... read more
An important part of your public relations strategy should be your PR presence on your own website. Many business owners are not aware of the importance of ensuring their website is media friendly. Often, when the media has received... read more
I’m not really one for math, but here’s a thought… instead of slogging away at driving more traffic to your site, why not have a go at getting more conversions from the visitors already on your website? Let’s say... read more
What do you do when you see a competitor featured in the media? Do you get mad and wonder ‘why didn’t they ask me?’ If this is a reaction you’re familiar with, it might be time to make over... read more
I’ve been an advocate of database development and maintenance for a long time, but when I tested mine with co-hosting Sydney Business Month, I was reminded of crucial elements. Here are five core databse aspects I found essential recently:... read more
When you are running your own business, it’s always time to get in front of customers and help them buy from you. Yes it’s time to make sales. There I have said that ‘s’ word. The truth is, sales... read more
Now that you’ve given some thought to renewing your marketing message, why not complete the process with a makeover of the tools you use to communicate with your target audience? This might include a new look for your website,... read more
Many businesses, small and large, find themselves competing in an increasingly competitive talent market. What I mean by that is that good talent is not only getting harder to find, but it’s also getting harder to attract the top... read more
