Setting Clear Standards in Your Business
It is important that you set clear standards in your business and communicate them to everyone involved. As a business owner, you would already have some expectations in your head of how you want things to be. But the question is – have you ever taken the time to write them down and share them […]
The #1 People Mistake Small Business Owners Make
One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is that they create a people-dependent business. This happens when you hire and promote people based on their personalities and skills… resulting in your business relying heavily on individuals. This can cause problems when someone leaves or wants to take a […]
When is the right time to hire your next employee
Hiring your next employee is a big decision. By hiring the right person at the right time, you can save time, effort and money. But rushing the decision to hire can cause more problems than solutions. So, how do you make this critical decision? Start by considering these four things, you can make good decisions […]
5 Keys to Building a Winning Team
Building a high-performance team is crucial for the success of any business. To unlock the full potential of your team, it’s important to understand what separates great-performing teams from poor-performing ones. By implementing these 5 keys, you can create a cohesive and motivated team that drives your business forward. Let’s dive into each key […]
How To Delegate Effectively
Are you sick and tired of your staff not doing things the way you want them to? This can be avoided by setting things up right from the start. You see, delegation isn’t as simple of saying ‘ Hey Bob… you are now in charge of X’ and leaving them to it. This can only […]
How to Deal With Poor Performing Staff
Do you have a staff member that is underperforming? Are you ignoring it or tackling it head on? I find it all too common that a business owner holds back dealing with poor performing staff. They are worried if they push them too much it might lead to conflict or that the person may leave. […]
How to Stop Getting the Same Questions from Your Staff
Are you often getting interrupted with questions from your staff? Are they often asking the same thing over and over again? These questions can cause interruptions in your day and also stops your staff from getting on and doing the job that they need to do. Often the root cause of this is the way […]
How to Motivate Your Staff and Get More Out of Them
Do you ever feel that your staff are not performing at the level you would like? Would you like your staff to be more motivated, productive and treat your business as their own? Here are four keys that can help you motivate your staff and get more out of them… 1) Treat Your Staff as […]
Processes and People In Your Business
Get your business humming along with these two key areas. Businesses fundamentally run on some key processes. For example, the process of acquiring customers, or the process of getting a specific task completed. Processes enable your business to run smoothly if they are followed consistently. Without them, it would be difficult to achieve repeatable and […]
How To Effectively Conduct Staff Performance Reviews
Are you frustrated that your staff members are not performing as well as they should? If so, when was the last time you actually conducted performance reviews of your staff? It is essential as a small business owner that you review your staff performance regularly and effectively to maintain productivity and efficiency in your business. […]
