Gut feelings and good luck are not what achieves results in a fiercely competitive business environment. Data and information are the currency of good business strategy. Selecting a handful of indicators that can quickly take a temperature check on your business in real time gives piece of mind and if needed, an ability to respond …
Reading the numbers (not tea leaves) for business growth Read More »
We can be sure about death and taxes but when it comes to success in business, there is a lot of uncertainty. While there are many books and articles on the topic of business success, the best advice comes from those who tried, failed, got back up, learned from their actions and are still around …
We could never imagine life without our smart phone to check the weather, navigate to new destinations, take photos, pay bills, google, send emails, oh and of course, make and receive phone calls too! When it comes to making decisions about how much and which technology to purchase to support our business, we find ourselves …
IT support: one of the easiest decisions to make Read More »
How many times have you replied “that’s okay, thanks for letting me know “ when team members apologise for: Being late for work Projects are incomplete Deadlines are missed Poor punctuality While you may feel that this shows kindness, it also sends a message that occurrences such as these are not important. Indeed, they are …
Having skin in the game is workplace accountability Read More »
In a few short months, a pandemic has transformed work and workplaces in a way that change management strategies never could. Social distancing, contact tracing, working remotely and, from home are the new normal. Working and workplaces in the future will be different. As many hope to salvage pre-COVID ways of working – as though …
In an increasing digital world, brand image is first established at the point of reaching your website or connecting on LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media platform. Brand image is then recognised and reinforced at the front door on entry to your physical premises (if applicable). Whether clients are enticed to proceed beyond the website …
Showcasing your point of difference through brand photography Read More »
Before COVID-19, the call to action for leadership in a thriving business environment was to be innovative, seek growth opportunities and increase market share. In a recession, the leadership pendulum has swayed to focus on the fundamentals for survival. Now is the time to rebuild leadership muscle in a changing COVID environment. The call is to …
When people talk about the “north star”, it is the brightest star in the constellation. It gives direction as it glows brightly in the sky. Every organisation has a north star. This is its purpose, its destination to achieving business goals and not just surviving but thriving in the market. It is also a symbol …
The company’s “why” is everything during a crisis Read More »
It is the end of the financial year and in a ‘normal year’ there are two things we can count on: tax returns and stock-take sales. In the 2020 EOFY we have the multitude of COVID19 impacts to bring into the mix. There will be job keeper payments, deferred payment obligations, business operating model changes, staffing …
EOFY 20 tax planning in a health crisis…have you thought of everything Read More »
With so much uncertainty and disruption to life and business as we know it, the management theory is yet to be written on how to pivot in times of a double whammy! – health crisis and economic downturn. Adapting your sales approach requires mirroring your customers: Listen Listen to what customers are saying to you …
