In business, everyone should have job-related goals, from the front-line staff to those occupying the highest levels in the organisation. In all cases, the more specific the goals (as opposed to abstract objectives like “boosting sales”), the more effective the...
What Is A Mastermind Group And How Can It Help Small Businesses? A mastermind group, also known as a peer advisory board, is essentially a group of peers who meet, interact, and help each other with advice and support. These groups allow you to brainstorm ideas,...
When you last strolled around your workplace, did you notice any difference in the environment? Did you get a sense that your employees felt stressed out (or more so than usual)? Were people less friendly than in the past? Was some sort of “siege mentality vibe”...
When was the last time you thought about changing the design of your workplace? If you feel there’s potential for greater productivity among your employees, take a close look at how your office or workspace is presently configured. This design might just be limiting...
With the global outbreaks of COVID-19, came situations the world wasn’t prepared for. World leaders imposed nationwide lockdowns, flights came to an indefinite halt and the global workforce had to shift from working from their offices to work from their homes. ...
The Queensland Government has been rolling out grants to aid small businesses by providing financial and professional assistance wherever needed. Our team at The Alternative Board helps small businesses with grant applications and proposals, as well as investment...
Among many things the COVID-19 pandemic changed in the world, the concept of business meetings has undergone a dramatic transformation. For many businesses, meetings that take place on Zoom or other online platforms have become the default choice of venue. For other...
It can seem a great idea to start a business venture with your spouse or significant other. It enables you to work together to a common goal, share interest and enjoy profits together. But it can also go wrong. Recently, Bill and Melinda Gates announced their...
Terminating an employee isn’t something business owners and CEOs relish. When the situation demands some drastic action, however, it’s necessary to follow through for the good of the business. The unpleasantness takes on an added dimension when the person being...
For many business owners, the first year of operations (or first five years) often presents the greatest challenges. Whether it’s fine-tuning and introducing new products or services, coping with elements of the competitive landscape, or simply finding new customers,...
There may be only 24 hours in a day, but with effective time management strategies, business leaders can get a lot done within that limited timeframe. The key is taking steps to eliminate clutter and distractions, improve focus, and be more disciplined in how you put...
Creating an effective company culture has been shown to reduce turnover, increase productivity and have overall happier employees, but it can be tough to maintain when workplaces are shifting to remote and online environments. Whether your staff has been working from...
Stress is an integral part of many occupations—firefighter, brain surgeon, politicians and NRL front-rower—and it’s certainly a key element in the lives of CEOs and business leaders. Those who most successfully grapple with stress are keenly aware of their personal...
Some CEOs and business leaders have an innate ability to manage their time efficiently. But many others have to learn new habits of time-management and work hard to reinforce these habits in their daily lives. If they don’t do so, they lose irreplaceable quantities of...
In today’s marketplace, there’s no room for “rogue” operations or any one individual insisting on going it alone. The challenges and demands facing businesses require a culture of open and productive relationships between the CEO or business owner and their team....
Work-life balance is something many entrepreneurs and small business owners struggle with. [column_wrapper][two_thirds] Obtaining a better work-life balance is possible, with strategic planning. There’s nothing more exciting than breaking free of cubicle life and...
[column_wrapper][two_thirds] Are you tracking Key Performance Indicators for your business? Why are Key Performance Indicators important? How can Key Performance Indicators grow my business? There are no standard Key Performance Indicators to measure company...
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