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Succession planning: 5 things to consider

As they say, failing to plan is planning to fail and lack of a succession plan can greatly impact a business for the worse.  Become a...

Are you making your staff suspicious?

The increased use of surveillance of staff by their employers may be engendering a cycle of mistrust, according to a report in the Harvard Business Review. ...

Managing pay/leave issues over the festive season

Many businesses find the Christmas period is one of quiet trading and so will close part, or all, of the business temporarily, for a couple of...

Lifestyle over money

It seems it’s not just a happy wife that leads to a happy life – more and more Australian workers say they are happy to give...

Warning signs things aren’t right

Warning signs are useless if you don’t notice them. You must have easy access to your business metrics and review data regularly.   Become a Member and...

Small business to exporter – case study

Vekta Advanced Automation, Malaga  Robotics engineer Ed Serrano took a punt on his business — making saws that cut timber for building houses — because he...

Be aware of personal time and how not to lose it entirely

How do you know if your work/life balance is seriously out of whack?  Become a Member and get unlimited access to Business Toolbox today Our range...

Checklist: What skills do I need up front?

Starting your own business from scratch can require an incredibly broad range of skills. Some would say the most important is the skill to recognise what...

My early business mistakes – Bindoon Bakehaus

When award-winning pastry cook Anne Maree Hagge and sales executive Leanne Phillipson took over the Bindoon Bakery in 2000, it had just four employees. Today, the...

Sausage man not ready for the chop

John Percy has an exit strategy for the business he created more than two decades ago — but he’s not activating it just yet.  Become a...

My early business mistakes – Carbon Group

Jamie Davison and his partner Nathan Hood have had a meteoric rise in the business world, picking up a slew of awards, merging with 13 businesses...

Cyber attacks a risk for every business

With businesses increasing moving to the fluid digital landscape, the problems Australian businesses face are also shifting, prompting insurance companies to follow by offering cyber insurance....

What can I do about an injured or ill employee?

An employee with an illness or injury can pose some challenges for an employer. Become a Member and get unlimited access to Business Toolbox today Our...

Flight path for good leadership

Captain Richard de Crespigny – who successfully steered flight QF32 to safety after the Airbus 380 suffered sudden engine failure over Singapore in 2010 – understands...