It’s a new year and the right time to plan new business goals or refine goals of the previous year. Setting goals is an essential task for to be successful in the corporate world, whether you are starting a... read more
We all have to do lists. And those lists act as a prompt for us to prioritise what needs to be done each day, each week, each month. Lists are great tools for productivity, but they don’t address the... read more
After you have done all the hard work preparing your resume, applying for the job, researching the company thoroughly and then completing a fantastically good interview, don’t just leave it and hope for the best! Give yourself the best... read more
Do you find your business goals lame and boring? Do you struggle to keep motivated to achieve them? Maybe it’s because they are not powerful enough for you. ‘Powerful’ is defined as having a strong emotional effect. Powerful goals... read more
Showing gratitude to members of your team is an engaging quality in a leader. We all like to know that we are appreciated and that our hard work has not gone unnoticed. When gratitude is regularly expressed, the culture... read more
Your business plan provides a framework for you to structure your thoughts and decide what needs to happen, how it needs to happen, and when it needs to happen. But what exactly should be included in this plan? Executive... read more
Heart in business is something I am incredibly passionate about and I know there are similar souls craving for businesses to embrace care and kindness. In 2012 I wrote: Is there room for Heart in Business? I was revisiting the... read more
Within your business plan’s executive summary, there are three key elements that should appear. They are: Mission Vision Goals Your vision should state where you want your business to be in the future. It is important to recognise what... read more
Shari Freeman, Business Manager of Ngurra Barna, has an extensive history in community development. She has worked with youth, Aboriginal communities and even with the Tongan government as a youth development advisor. She grew up in a country town,... read more
Often, busy business owners forget to reassess their work priorities. When you don’t put ‘first things first’ you can end up with high levels of stress, an unproductive workplace and bad time management. The solution? Find simple ways to... read more
I write a regular newsletter for Web123 and recently I decided to talk about ‘shortcuts’. I offered my advice on improving productivity and I shared some of my favourite apps too. I must admit, as I pressed ‘send’ on... read more
Opportunities come in all shapes and sizes and can be absolutely mind blowing in what they can mean for your business. But there’s a caveat. You have to be open to them and be on the lookout for them all the... read more
