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It Takes a Village

March 21, 2013 | Lisa Rubinstein

Inspired teams with strong leadership build dream businesses.

Whether you are a solo operator, leader of a large multi-national corporation, or anything in between, you still depend on a team to build success. While it’s a lot less visible if you own your own business, you still have a team working with and for you. To what degree do your people support your [...]



Control the Controllable in Customer Service

January 23, 2013 | Terri Mitchell AKA The Profit Frog

If you don't know the needs of your customers it becomes almost impossible to offer excellent customer service.

Recent global surveys on customer service have revealed some valuable insights into customer expectations. While on the ‘complaints’ list in almost all cases were rudeness, long telephone hold practices and disinterested staff, a more challenging issue was raised regarding customer ‘expectations’. But one customer’s idea of customer service might differ markedly from that of another. [...]



4 Ways To Make Your Office More Motivating

August 8, 2012 | Michele Connolly

Is your office a motivational disaster? Use these 4 tips to whip your office into the productive space it should be.

Your office should be one of the few areas in your life that you can focus completely and utterly on the tasks at hand, but unfortunately this is not usually the case. Use these four tips to turn your office into the productive space it should be.



Why People Enrichment Works

July 27, 2012 | Lisa Rubinstein

Find out how to stay more in tune and attentive to your employees and you will be amazed by the results.

Do you have a member of your time that is falling behind and not performing like they should? Read on to discover what might be happening and how to resolve the issue.



Small Business FY13 – What You Should Be Doing Now!

July 17, 2012 | Danielle MacInnis

Use these helpful tips to get your business going in the right direction despite the slow economy.

Despite the overall feel of the economy, Australia is holding up quite well. Find out what your small business can be doing in this climate to not only make ends meet, but thrive.



5 Tell Tale Signs Your Strategic Alliance is Failing and Needs a Revamp!

May 8, 2012 | Robyn Henderson

5 Tell Tale Signs Your Strategic Alliance is Failing and Needs a Revamp!

As most people know, in business, it’s not what you know, it’s who you know. That is why you have carefully put together strategic alliances, but when was the last time you had a look at those alliances and if they are benefiting everyone involved.



Tips to Managing a Rebrand of Your Business

April 27, 2012 | Jane Toohey

Give your customers something to be excited about with your re-brand.

Rebranding any business is a daunting task. Jane Toohey offers tips and examples on how your business can make a smooth transition to a completely new brand.



How To Double Your Sales Instantly

April 13, 2012 | Jenny Cartwright

There are many ways to improve telesales calls, one of which is to cut down on admin tasks for your call staff. Find out how you can optimise your calls.

Telesales are an excellent form of marketing and sales strength when used correctly. When used incorrectly you can just be wasting company time and money.



Forensic Networking: The Tool For Serious Networkers

March 26, 2012 | Robyn Henderson

Learn how 'Forensic Networking' can help you swoop up those big clients you've been dying to get your hands on.

Getting to know your potential clients on a personal level could be the best way of snatching them up. But how do you go about getting to know them when by all appearances you have no link to them? The answer: Forensic Networking.



How To Work With An Assistant To Boost Your Productivity

March 21, 2012 | Michele Connolly

Hiring an assistant to share some of your work load can be a scary Learn how to maximise your work load with a little outsourcing.

Learning to trust a new employee can be a difficult task, especially when it’s your business on the line. However, the benefits you can reap in time saving and quality of work may just be the bonus you are looking for.