5 employers with an awesome company culture
If you ask most voluntary job seekers what they’re looking for in their next employer, one of the first things they’ll list is probably organisational culture. And if you ask most CEOs what the most...
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Working from home is expected to become increasingly prevalent over the coming decades, as is already a commonplace option for small business owners, the self-employed and employees working from home....
View ArticleEpisode 7: Top 10 productivity apps for your business life
Megan Iemma is a tech geek and productivity guru. With a background in training and coaching, she founded Tech Coach HQ to work with businesses to improve their processes and boost productivity by...
View Article4 proven ways to work smarter, not harder
Time is money, and small business owners understand this better than anyone else. They are used to working on a tight budget, and do as much work themselves to reduce costs. This is why it’s important...
View Article5 software and process tips for new business owners
If I had a time machine and I could go back in time and correct all the mistakes I had made when I first went into business, things might have turned out very differently. Like any new business owner,...
View ArticleFive ways to boost employee engagement
MYOB’s Head of People and Performance, Alla Keogh, recently spoke to The Australian Financial Review about employee engagement and satisfaction. Here are her suggestions for boosting employee...
View Article6 tips to make the most of each work day
If you can free up an hour a day, you’ll create at least an extra month a year for yourself. If you’re a business owner, that could be a revelatory thought. What would you do if you were able to free...
View Article7 small steps for big changes this year
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Centuries ago, the Greek philosopher Aristotle reflected on the fact if we can do something consistently then the habit...
View ArticleTop six apps for hospitality businesses
Running a busy business in the hospitality industry? Staying on top of staff, stock and systems can be overwhelming. If you’re in the hospitality industry, your main goal is to have a convenient,...
View ArticleDiscovering French wine with MYOB’s Gift of Time competition winner
In life, detours can lead to all sorts of mischief and adventure. In our Gift of Time competition major winner Helen Underhill’s case, it led to a whole new career in the aromatic world of French wine....
View Article7 small steps for big changes this year
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Centuries ago, the Greek philosopher Aristotle reflected on the fact if we can do something consistently then the habit...
View ArticleTop six apps for hospitality businesses
Running a busy business in the hospitality industry? Staying on top of staff, stock and systems can be overwhelming. If you’re in the hospitality industry, your main goal is to have a convenient,...
View ArticleDiscovering French wine with MYOB’s Gift of Time competition winner
In life, detours can lead to all sorts of mischief and adventure. In our Gift of Time competition major winner Helen Underhill’s case, it led to a whole new career in the aromatic world of French wine....
View ArticleInbox tips to change your life
Do you come back to an overflowing inbox after holidays and weekends? Worse still, do you spend holiday or weekend time handling emails to avoid the ‘inbox shock’ on your return? If you let emails...
View ArticleTechnology, gadgets and apps for your business
Technology is an always-evolving buffet of choices, and it can be highly tempting to jump on every trend as it emerges to grab an early-adopter advantage. As with any business decision, a little...
View ArticleGetting the right technology fit for your business
A recent study conducted by Brother International revealed that 63 percent of small businesses felt overwhelmed with the number of technologies available to run their business. In fact, small business...
View ArticleDo you have a KPI dashboard in store?
Key Performance Indicators are the drivers for your business. There are a lot of similarities between a business journey and a road trip. Every business needs a map, which we call a business plan,...
View ArticleHow to get the most out of your employees
Alla Keogh, our head of people and performance, provides her insights on how to create a positive work culture by recognising and rewarding your staff. We all know the drill. Wake up, go to work, come...
View Article7 steps towards saving your precious business time
When we are in business for ourselves sometimes we get so busy doing things that we forget why we’re doing them. We don’t take the time to think about whether there are ways that we could be doing...
View ArticleKeeping your team productive on the road
Staying productive on the road isn’t just about issuing your staff with fancy gadgets. It’s about finding the right tools so you can make the most of every work day. Work as a team It’s tempting to...
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