Business

What to look for in a great accountant

Business owners typically take an unbusinesslike approach when choosing their accountant. That may not be a problem initially, but it can hamper growth over the longer term.

December 9, 2021 12:26 pm·

How to improve employee engagement: Words from leading CEOs on what actually works

There’s abundant evidence that engaged workers are productive workers. Unfortunately, fostering employee engagement remains more of an art than a science.

November 2, 2021 1:41 pm·

AUTONOMY AT WORK ISN’T JUST A NICE TO HAVE, IT’S CRUCIAL FOR EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT

If you want employees to give their best, offer them autonomous freedoms

October 12, 2021 2:38 pm·

The four biggest money mistakes business owners can make

Business owners often fail to plan. They may not realise they are thereby planning to fail – or, at least, planning to be far less financially successful than they could be.

September 8, 2021 7:26 pm·

Why you should be excited about Open Banking

Open Banking is about to do to the ‘Big Four’ banks what Afterpay did to the credit card companies. That’s good news for long-suffering customers, say researchers from Macquarie Business School.

August 16, 2021 12:13 pm·

Customer experience optimisation: 4 ways to get to “pay”

There are few things more disheartening as almost closing a sale. Here are four tips on how to stop customers dropping their cart and doing a runner at the online check-out.

June 15, 2021 12:00 pm·

Can Digital Marketing Save Your Business?

Even the most enthusiastic digital marketing advocates understand that online advertising can only ever be one piece of the puzzle.

March 30, 2021 1:28 pm·

Are You Giving Your Customers the Best ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Experience Possible?

While all BNPLs make it easier for consumers to buy on credit, different BNPLs impose different conditions on merchants

March 15, 2021 11:09 am·

So you want to be a director

“Many first-time directors find it difficult to let go of their manager mindset and transition to being hands-off strategy setters,” she says. “Plus, directors also need to know a lot about corporate governance.”