The secret seven – the biggest issues in business
Seven key issues consistently hold businesses back. The good news? Every problem has a solution. Here’s what to look out for, and how to shift from stuck to thriving with clarity and strategy.
When to break up with a client
In business, client relationships play a pivotal role in driving success, but not all client relationships are everlasting. Recognising when it’s time to part ways with a client is crucial for maintaining the health and integrity of your business.
How to Assemble Your Dream Business Team
A well-assembled business team doesn’t just perform tasks; it drives your business towards success. But how do you create this team, and what do you need to have in place to ensure they achieve their goals? Here, we look at how to assemble your business dream team.
The Makeup of a Release – An excerpt from my Book of PR Tips.
Embarking on the creation of a media release marks a pivotal moment for you and your business—it’s your chance to amplify your voice and expand your reach. As you embark on this exciting journey, I’m thrilled to share an excerpt from my Book of PR Tips, designed...
Guest Posting and Article Contribution – What should I look for in an opportunity?
Being a guest or a blog or contributing an article is a great media win, but there are some things to look out for when accepting that media opportunity.
Guest posting is a great way to reach a wider audience, establish your credibility and build your online presence, but it’s more than just having a blog published on an external site.
How to communicate your value
In business, one of the best ways to differentiate from competitors is by illustrating the unique value proposition your business offers.
Make your headline standout with these tips and tools
A headline can be the make or break of your media release, so it is key/essential to make sure your headline stands out and grabs the reader’s attention.
The formula of a headline is short, snappy and attention grabbing. It should include points from your release or post, and sum up your subject and why it is newsworthy.
In short it the headline needs to stand out and say read me or your readers will want to read me!
How to assemble your dream team in business
Hire the right staff and they will not only support you in your business, they might even provide the acumen and skills to take it to the next level. How? Well as a leader, you don’t want to be the smartest person in the room, you just need to have assembled a team...
The most important questions in business
When it comes to business, too often business owners become bogged down in the day-to-day running of things. We get caught up in the operation but fail to look at the big picture of what we hope to achieve and how. Success can be whittled down to a number of factors by answering some pertinent questions. These are the questions a business owner should be asking in order to achieve success.
How to Listen
Listening is a very important skill in business and is essential to every conversation we have. Good listening skills allow us to hear what is actually being said and open up the door for even more communication from the person we are conversing with.
Verbal communication involves both speaking and listening. listening is key to effective working relationships among employees and between management and staff. Listening skills also impact a company’s interaction with customers and other businesses.
So how do we make the most of our communications and listen to what is being said and not said, when having conversations in business.
How Business Strategist can help you grow your personal and leadership skills
Business ownership requires the wearing of many hats. There’s staff management, customer relations, administration, and forward planning, but not all roles come naturally to all people.
If your forte is the fine print but not the finer details of staff negotiation and leadership, here’s how a Business Strategist can help you build your personal and leadership skills.
Who’s the boss?
Right about now, it’s easy to feel things are beyond your control as the owner of a business. After all. Covid-19 has brought us an extended period of uncertainty capped off by an announcement that Australia is entering a recession.
