Being a great boss means helping to boost employee productivity and job satisfaction through effective management. Good management techniques involve creating a supportive atmosphere where employees have autonomy and are motivated to excel. We’ve all had bad managers. Ineffective managers might micromanage, be overly controlling,
We all have the same number of hours available to us in a day, but some people are able to accomplish more in 24 hours than everyone else. The key seems to be in controlling that time instead of letting it control you. In other
The lives of many are largely set in stone from the very start. Study hard, get a job, work towards retirement, and enjoy your twilight years in comfort. In some ways the entire school system is built to drive people down this path. Then there
Miscalculated and underestimated forecasts of restaurant startup costs can be a recipe for disaster, which should make any restaurant owner wary when starting out. But understanding the factors that shape the overall restaurant cost can significantly alleviate the risk of failure and help you formulate
Money might not buy happiness, but it’s always nice to have a little more of it. The average pay check usually goes straight towards the necessities – buying groceries, paying bills, or perhaps funnelling away funds for a first home deposit. By the time you’ve
COVID-19 has boosted demand in areas of the gig economy such as food delivery, making it even more important that independent contractors working in these sectors know their rights and responsibilities. The NSW Small Business Commission has published a Doing Business in the Gig Economy
Are you looking to hire an extra pair of hands to help you get through the busy Christmas and New Year period? How will you attract staff? Finding staff has been a challenge for many businesses in 2021, particularly in regional Western Australia. The usual
The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out nationally and will be offered to all Australians. If you employ staff in your business, you may be wondering about your and your employees’ rights and responsibilities in relation to the vaccine. Here are some frequently asked questions
Small businesses across NSW can now access free online training and an informative guide to help them become “tender ready” and bid for NSW Government contracts. The NSW Small Business Commission has collaborated with TAFE NSW to launch online training as well as a written
COVID-Safe posters and signage for business: printable posters, signs and stickers to get your business ready for reopening. The Government has released a COVID-Safe business toolkit of signs, posters and stickers to help businesses and other organisations communicate the accepted behaviours and standards of etiquette that will
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