Many managers don’t ask the right questions when they are interviewing for new team members. Even experienced managers get caught in the trap of talking too much and asking superficial questions. Behavioural questions are best for recruitment interviews Recently, during a coaching session with … [Read more...] about Recruit the right staff using behavioural interview techniques
Why your managers don’t manage… and what you can do about it
"I just wish my managers would manage!" Have you heard that before? Or maybe even said it yourself? It’s no surprise that as a business grows you have to rely on your managers to make things happen. But often managers aren't equipped to do the serious work you expect of them. In this last … [Read more...] about Why your managers don’t manage… and what you can do about it
The secrets of running your business from a deck chair
Picture this. You are relaxing on a beach in a deck chair tapping and swiping your tablet to check the latest results from your business, knowing you can confidently manage your business remotely. Is this a possibility or a pipe dream? The reality is it is possible. But it’s not that common as … [Read more...] about The secrets of running your business from a deck chair
How to recognise when it’s time to act
Last week I was in Melbourne presenting at an industry conference. During a break I was speaking with the 2nd-generation owner of a well-established business (a financial planning business), I'll call him Mark. Mark explained the business had been founded by his father a few decades ago and they … [Read more...] about How to recognise when it’s time to act
Doors closing soon on $20,000 tax deduction
There’s less than 4 months left if you want to claim a $20,000 tax deduction in your business. If you are a business with an annual turnover of less than $10 million (this changed as part of the 2016 Federal Budget), you can claim the entire cost of an asset for immediate write off if its cost is … [Read more...] about Doors closing soon on $20,000 tax deduction
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