Published on 20/03/2020 by Anna Hammond

From finding the right tools to allow employees to stay productive at home to adjusting workflows, these free software resources will help ensure business continuity during a time of uncertainty. The concept of remote working... Continue Reading

Published on 20/03/2020 by Anna Hammond

Storytelling is arguably the most powerful form of communication. It captivates us in novels, movies and, yes, down the pub. It might sound obvious, but the reason stories are so effective is because they have a logical flow; A... Continue Reading

Published on 19/03/2020 by Anna Hammond

Across the globe, governments are responding to COVID-19 by suggesting people practice social-distancing and self-isolation. For businesses, this means allowing their employees to carry out remote work and revising their... Continue Reading

Published on 09/03/2020 by Anna Hammond

Remote working is increasingly shifting into the norm for Australian small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs). According to our most recent survey, 60% of Australian staff working in SMEs are allowed to work outside of the... Continue Reading

Published on 02/03/2020 by Anna Hammond and Lucca Rossi

The topic of cyberattacks often makes headlines around the world. Companies like PlayStation, eBay, Yahoo and JPMorgan have already spearheaded news on the subject by becoming victims of cybercrime.  In the case of Travelex, the... Continue Reading

Published on 26/02/2020 by Anna Hammond

It’s been six months since the hard deadline for businesses with nineteen or fewer employees to switch to single touch payroll reporting. Since then, more than 462,000 firms have signed up for STP-enabled software.  However,... Continue Reading

Published on 20/02/2020 by Anna Hammond

For many businesses, Instagram is a vital part of their marketing strategy. The platform is perfect for companies that want to use visuals to connect and engage with their audiences.  Using Instagram correctly will allow you to... Continue Reading

Published on 14/02/2020 by Anna Hammond

Competing with big-budget businesses when you’re a small, local company is challenging. However, it’s not unachievable.  Together with a focused content strategy, local SEO presents a fantastic opportunity to reach customers... Continue Reading

Published on 13/02/2020 by Anna Hammond

“I’m not a naturally creative person.” We’ve all said it, haven’t we? If big ideas don’t come easily to you, planning projects can be a nightmare. Luckily, mind maps are a great way to bring out the creative side in anyone. With... Continue Reading

Published on 06/02/2020 by Caroline Rousseau and Anna Hammond

No business feels indifferent toward customer reviews—especially, SMEs. Positive or negative, it’s hard not to have an emotional reaction. From the consumer’s point of view, it is a way of ensuring that they make the right choice... Continue Reading

Published on 03/02/2020 by Anna Hammond

Spend enough time in any modern office, and you’re bound to hear these two acronyms: ERP vs CRM. The concepts are often used in tandem because they both refer broadly to the same thing—business software systems that help with... Continue Reading

Published on 28/01/2020 by Anna Hammond

They say that when you buy from a small business, a real-life person does a happy dance. The same goes for when they receive their first online review—unless, of course, the review is negative. In this case, it’s hard for small... Continue Reading

Published on 22/01/2020 by Anna Hammond

Payroll processing refers to the steps taken to pay employees for each pay cycle. It takes into account the employee’s salary, working hours, bonuses, benefits, and tax remittance.  On the surface, that may sound quite... Continue Reading

Published on 14/01/2020 by Anna Hammond

When you boil it down, a sales team and a marketing team have the same basic goal: To increase revenue. Both teams focus on bringing in new business, retaining existing customers, and spreading the word about your products and... Continue Reading

Published on 12/01/2020 by Greg Savage

It may feel obvious, but a successful leader relies largely on his or her ability to communicate well with their team. What you say, how you say it and when you say it matters enormously. Even more so? What you don’t say. ... Continue Reading

Published on 06/01/2020 by Anna Hammond

It’s been a strong year for software companies in Australia. Despite industries battling against turbulent market conditions, it’s forecasted that information technology spending will grow by 4.6% in 2020 (from an estimated $93.7... Continue Reading

Published on 23/12/2019 by Anna Hammond

When I first heard that my previous employer had hired a Head of Internet of Things (IoT), I thought it was a joke. I questioned: ‘How can someone’s job title be about ‘things’ on the internet?’  I quickly learned that... Continue Reading

Published on 16/12/2019 by Anna Hammond

If your staff is the lifeblood of your business, then the Human Resource (HR) department is the heart. They’re charged with keeping all the different extremities in good health and working order by selecting and retaining the... Continue Reading

Published on 09/12/2019 by Anna Hammond

Is your business still relying on clunky spreadsheets and ancient systems to manage the purchase order process? If so, you’re potentially wasting valuable time and money that could be better spent helping your business grow. ... Continue Reading

Published on 04/12/2019 by Anna Hammond

Happy, motivated employees who feel engaged with company objectives are crucial to a flourishing business. But no matter how content your staff are, there are always ways to boost job fulfilment a little further. In this article,... Continue Reading

Published on 28/11/2019 by Anna Hammond

Looking to help your team work through their to-do lists quicker? We’ve got you covered. In this article, we reveal the best task management apps for speeding up team projects. What is the best way to manage tasks? Every employee... Continue Reading

Published on 19/11/2019 by Tim Verhoeven

Recruitment is one of the most important issues in today’s labour force. The less we manage to present ourselves as an attractive employer, and find the right employees, the greater the competitive disadvantage. This raises the... Continue Reading

Published on 14/11/2019 by Maria Augusta Orofino

Cultural transformation can be understood as the act, the effect or the way of cultivating something, but also as the complex pattern of behaviours of the institutions, the artistic manifestations, the beliefs, among others, that... Continue Reading

Published on 11/11/2019 by Anna Hammond

We’d all like to believe that we’re immune to bias in recruitment—but science will disagree with you. It’s not that we’re actively prejudiced or inclined to discriminate against others. However, implicit bias is a natural part of... Continue Reading

Published on 05/11/2019 by Anna Hammond

Ever written an epic blog article, only to find nobody reads it? It’s incredibly frustrating, especially when you’re not sure where you went wrong.  More often than not, your content doesn’t receive the standing ovation it... Continue Reading