Social media seems to be re-engineering the way we work across all areas of business. Whilst it has most heavily impacted on our marketing, sales and branding processes, it has for many businesses become a method of sourcing referrals... read more
Every motivational scheme that The Fortune Group encounters in business falls into one of three broad categories. At best, two of these will produce only short-term results. Only one will allow your business to truly harness sustainable, long-lasting employee... read more
Every motivational scheme that The Fortune Group encounters in business falls into one of three broad categories. At best, two of these will produce only short-term results. Only one will allow your business to truly harness sustainable, long-lasting employee... read more
10 tips to a more organised and successful, recruitment project When I meet with clients who typically manage their recruitment processes in house, there is typically one common factor which affects their ability to manage a successful and efficient... read more
Building this culture, this underlying feeling, buzz, atmosphere, that is so hard to replicate, is integral to building your brand and attracting your ideal customers. Building your small business should start with you. It has to. Understanding you and... read more
On International Women’s Day, Australia’s peak shareholders’ body said women should be appointed to company boards according to their abilities, not arbitrary quotas, according to The Australian newspaper. And Federal Opposition Women’s Affairs spokesperson Michaelia Cash restated the Coalition’s... read more
On International Women’s Day, Australia’s peak shareholders’ body said women should be appointed to company boards according to their abilities, not arbitrary quotas, according to The Australian newspaper. And Federal Opposition Women’s Affairs spokesperson Michaelia Cash restated the Coalition’s... read more
I speak to many managers who either don’t conduct systematic and regular performance reviews with their staff, or do so ineffectively. When I talk to them about why this is, they typically respond in one of several ways: We... read more
When you want to grow your small to medium business in the most efficient way possible, a well thought out plan is essential. However, sometimes s**t happens. And when it does, having a ‘commander’s intent’ is invaluable. I’m not... read more
When you want to grow your small to medium business in the most efficient way possible, a well thought out plan is essential. However, sometimes s**t happens. And when it does, having a ‘commander’s intent’ is invaluable. I’m not... read more
We all understand the costs, both monetary and otherwise, that a poor hire can have on our business. For small businesses, this impact can be detrimental as an inappropriate hire can have an immeasurable effect on your existing team... read more
Well it’s January 2011 and the most recent change to the Industrial Relations system is a big one – Paid Parental Leave has been introduced across Australia. For parents across the country this is of course fantastic news, it... read more
