Upskilling or Reskilling your Employees

As a result of the emerging new business climate in a post-Covid environment, many jobs have had to adapt into a new structure. Since many businesses have found themselves in a more digitised environment or in jobs that have been retrenched, there’s a growing need for skilled individuals in other sectors to step up. A…

How to respond to difficult employees

Every now and then, you might come across an employee who is particularly difficult to handle. A difficult employee could be one who is incompetent, doesn’t follow instructions, behaves rudely in the office or some other behaviour alogether. However, as a business owner or manager, you must maintain professionalism when responding to such an employee.…

What to do before you buy a business

Buying an existing business can be a great entryway into being a business owner – but it does come with challenges. Following these steps might make it easier for you to make sure that the business you buy is right for you. Understanding if you are ready for business: This doesn’t just involve the financial…

Business management styles you should avoid

The business management style you adopt will depend on the needs of your business, what motivates your employees, and your style of work. Therefore, you do have some flexibility when it comes to the choices you make and how you manage your business. However, there are some which you should always avoid due to the…

The types of benefits businesses should consider for their employees

n Australia-wide survey asked employees what benefits they would most want from their employers.  The following are the top 10 benefits: Flexible working Discounts on electricity, gas and water Continued education options Petrol discounts Free meals Supermarket discounts Mental wellness initiatives Subsidised massages, yoga, and gym memberships Special company deals on loans, mortgages, health insurance…

Types of partnerships

There are three types of partnerships. The partnership type you choose will depend on what best suits the partners involved.  General Partnership (GP) All partners involved will be equally responsible for the management of the business. Each member has unlimited liability (personally liable) for the debts and obligations that the business incurs.  Limited Partnership (LP)…

Preserving your customer’s confidentiality

Customers trust businesses with a lot of personal information and it is the business’ responsibility to maintain confidentiality. Businesses should take relevant precautions to ensure that the privacy and personal information of their customers is not compromised.  Encrypting the information you receive from customers: There are programs available which encrypt information that customers send to…

Responding to negative feedback

The internet and social media have made it all too easy for customers to relay their feedback to businesses. This can be a great thing because it shows other customers or potential customers why they should choose your business.  However, this also means that if a customer has a negative experience, then their public feedback…

Collaboration to grow business

Businesses can gain a lot from collaboration, regardless of the industry they are in. The following are some reasons why businesses should care about collaboration. Get inspired As a business, it is important to build a routine and figure out day-to-day operations. However, this might mean that you stop trying different techniques which could be…