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If you’re looking for ideas or a little inspiration in relation to engagement, workplace culture and leadership in your small business, you’ve come to the right place. Browse our articles below.
Holding On To Top Talent: Staff Retention Tips for SMEs
One of the most common questions we are asked by the owners and managers of small businesses, particularly when we start working with them, is “How do I retain my best staff?”. If you’re running a small or medium-sized business, you (hopefully!) already know that your...
Successfully Managing Change in Small Business: Practical Tips for Owners and Managers
UPDATE/BONUS: Check towards the end of the article for a link to access your freee Change Management Checklist. Change is an inevitable part of running a business, and for small to medium-sized businesses/enterprises (SMEs), change can present both challenge and...
Introducing the Success Through People Leadership Program
Unlock the Potential of Your People The single biggest difference between most businesses and their competitors is their people. The Success Through People Leadership Program is designed specifically for small to medium-sized businesses looking to create...
Why Effective Leaders Must Have Difficult Conversations (and How to Do It Well)
The challenge of difficult conversations came to my mind this week following a discussion with a client who was dealing with a situation of apparent persistent bullying behaviour by one of their supervisors. The manager had tried to address the issues informally in...
Navigating People-Related Risks in SMEs: A Key to Sustainability and Growth
I had the opportunity this week to briefly present to around 80 owners and managers of small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs). My task was to advise them of recent changes to HR-related legislation, and potential implications for their businesses/organisations....
Unlocking Potential: Why Equipping Others is Essential for SME Business Growth
There’s little doubt that, in small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) particularly, success often hinges on the strength and capability of the team. As a business owner or manager, you wear many hats, but one of the most impactful roles you can play is that of a coach...
The Power of Valuing Others in Business: A Key to Success
One principle that stands out as a cornerstone for success in business is the importance of valuing others. For small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), this isn't just a moral obligation but a strategic advantage that can drive growth and sustainability. The "Value...
Enhancing Employee Engagement: The Power of One-on-One Meetings
I was chatting with one of our small business clients the other day, who was proudly (and rightly so) telling me of his success since implementing regular one-on-one meetings with his team. He mentioned the benefits of the meetings in terms of maintaining...
The Resilient Spider and Reflections on Leadership
The theme of resilience popped into my head the other day as I was driving to visit my elderly Mum in her aged facility. It’s about a 45-minute journey, much of it on the motorway, which means I was driving at or close to the speed limit for much of the time, 110kmh....