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The three things, and gratitude
We’re just over a quarter through 2020 and the world is gripped with tackling the COVID-19 Coronavirus. Its health and economic impacts are...
When should a small business add a Board of Directors or advisors and what and how many roles should it contain
Putting aside the compliance needs to be called ‘Directors’ per Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) - or the equivalent in your...
Where to find Australian government grants to help grow a small business
As outlined in last weeks’ post on funding options to grow your small business government grants can be an attractive path. The downside is the...
What are some of the funding options to grow your small business
As the adage goes, ‘cash is king. The same challenge of having enough cash when times are tight applies when you are in a phase of funding growth,...
Find out in 27 minutes flat if your team loves you.
Here is a quick people win for you. You’ll not only look more professional in less time than it takes to watch an East Enders or Neighbours episode,...
Get your small business into a meeting rhythm.
When small businesses are growing, especially undergoing fast growth, communication is critical. As I like to say: “communication is the key to any...
Running an effective KRA Managers meeting.
As we talked about previously, the KRAs (Key Reporting Areas) each have an ‘owner’. We need clear roles, responsibilities so we then have...
First or final Friday. Either way, it’s guaranteed to be fun and add value to your business.
This one is simple, effective and fun. One Friday a month take some of your ‘fun budget’ and hand it to a team member to organise an event the team...
Take 1% of your sales and invest it in a ‘fun budget’.
Yes, 1%*. The purpose of your fun budget is to ensure you invest in a vibrant environment and culture in your small business. It forces you to think...
A simple and effective employee performance and appraisal system for small business.
Annual performance reviews and on-going appraisals are usually reserved for medium and large businesses. A small business owner or manager justifies...
Where to begin? At the end.
One of the first things I ask someone when I start mentoring them is “when do you want to sell?” After a few blinks and an incredulous look, most...
Why I hate Monday mornings – I’m a High D.
As I mentioned in the post on introducing DiSC®, I’m a High D. I nearly fell off the treadmill at the gym when I was going through the Manager Tools...