Here are ten ways to make sure that you continue to drive through each business quarter with purpose, vision and the courage to super-charge your business. 1. Eliminate distractions: Time is the scarcest resource and biggest killer for most businesses. When we get busy we can also get distracted and focus too much time and energy […]
Have You Got A Plan For Growth In Your Business?
Growth doesn’t need to mean more risk, more hours and more headaches. It may be as simple as identifying where the opportunities for growth are in your business and industry. Once you’ve done this you can establish what you and your team are going to have to do in order to maximise these opportunities, and […]
Top 8 Things To Outsource In Your Business
If you’re looking to scale your business, you’ll need to spend more time working on it than in it. Finding ways to leverage your time is critical, and outsourcing your least favourite tasks is a great way to do this. Things you should consider outsourcing in your business: Digital marketing. From your content strategy to […]
Understanding Your Strengths And Identifying Opportunities
The more you understand about your business, your market and your competitors, the better prepared you are for the business journey that lies ahead – and this is where a simple SWOT analysis can be an invaluable tool in your strategic armoury. But what exactly is a SWOT analysis? Building a detailed picture of your […]
How To Scale Up Your Business
Scaling up isn’t just a case of letting organic growth take its course – genuine hypergrowth means achieving accelerated 20% growth over a 3-year period. A big ask for any company! So if you’re planning to make the transition from established startup to ambitious scaleup, what are the foundational elements you need to get right? […]
Modern Award Annualised Salary Changes
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) late last year has varied a number of modern awards that include annualised salary provisions. The decision has also introduced the provision for annualised salaries into some other awards for the first time. Whilst the actual specifics of the annualised salary provisions vary per award, there are some significant changes […]
Set Your Business Up For Success With The Right Structure
The structure of your new business has repercussions in terms of tax, costs and the protection of your assets. When you decide on what structure you’ll use, keep in mind your future plans, because this may impact your decision. There are three main structures you could consider. Sole trader: If you’re operating on your own, […]
Getting ready to exit your business?
When you sell up, you want your business to have as much inherent value as possible – so you get a good price, a great return on your investment and the best possible payout. So, how do you take yourself ‘out of the business’ as the founder, add the best value and set up an […]
Addressing Performance Niggles In Your Team
Performance niggles often fall into one category: Attitude, Skill, Knowledge, or Support. This is also known as The Performance Matrix. It’s up to us as leaders to develop an individual’s knowledge through training, coaching and systems, and to support an employee as they undertake their work, especially at the beginning of their employment. But knowledge […]
