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Giving and Receiving Feedback

Feedback is an important mechanism to improve the performance of individuals, teams and organisations. This article looks at some key (as well as some challenging) ways to deal effectively with feedback. The more challenging aspects of giving and receiving feedback:…

Selecting a Payment Gateway

At some point, any small business owner that wants to set up and manage their own online payments would have to select a payment gateway. However, many small business owners do not know what a payment gateway is or why…

Networking Today

Networking involves establishing relationships with an individual, groups of people or organizations who can help advance your career or business in some way(s) . There are four elements in that, as noted: It’s about establishing relationships not just contact. Little…

How to Make a Great Presentation

It’s important for many people in business and other organisations to have good presentation skills and to be able to deliver an effective presentation. The purposes of presentations can vary, including conveying important information and messages, influencing thinking, changing behaviours,…

Casual Overtime and Minimum Requirements

Effective from the first full pay on or after 20th November 2020 Fair Work Commission revised several (97) awards in relation to overtime payments, minimum engagement periods and conversion from casual to permanent employment.These changes are (some may already apply…

Slow Down!

If you own a business or you’re in a key role or trying to get ahead in your career, you are highly likely to be moving at a fast pace. The message in this article is simple … you need…

Insolvency reform declarations due

From 1st January 2021, eligible businesses experiencing financial distress can access a new, simplified debt restructuring process that allows them to restructure their existing debts while remaining in control of their business. The reforms are intended to reduce the cost…

Instil Creativity into your Business

It’s a fact that change is deeper, broader and faster than ever in history. It’s also a fact that business disruption is occurring everywhere, meaning that industries and businesses are being disrupted by outside forces, many of which are appearing…