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Greetings in the workplace

Are you greeting people in the workplace?  Workspaces have evolved over the last 20 years. Open plan offices have been adopted replacing high walled petitioned cubicles with reservation of separate offices for leaders within some organisations. While co-working spaces were endorsed for their collaborative advantages, the use of technology has impacted how people interact in […]

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Would you like government funding for strategic business advice?

Round 2 of the Queensland Government Business Boost Grants Program opens on 12 August 2022. The program provides financial support to businesses for the following activities: Strategic business planning for innovation or growth Implementing a governance board to guide strategic planning Exporting opportunities and requirements Compliance with industry regulations and standards Human resource management skills building

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Are rising business costs putting your profit margins under pressure?

As has been widely reported, increasing costs are having a significant effect on business profit margins. Staff shortages and supply chain issues are just some of the problems causing the increase in costs currently faced by business. One of the areas that organisations can focus on during this time is the elimination of waste within

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Is succession planning one of your priorities for the new financial year?

As we approach the new financial year, many business owners will want to prioritise the issue of succession. Business succession is a critical process for the business owner as they attempt to transition to their next life stage. This can often involve part or full retirement. Succession in a business can take various forms, including,

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Does your emerging Queensland business require funding for business advice?

Round 3 of the Queensland Government Business Basics grants program opens on 4 May 2022. The Business Basics grants program provides financial support of $5,000 to businesses to increase core skills and adopt best practice. The program funds the following activities: Training and coaching Website builds or upgrades Professional business advice Strategic marketing services Business

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Having difficulty retaining team members?

As many would be aware the unemployment rate in Australia decreased to 4% in February, the lowest rate since August 2008, with the Reserve Bank of Australia forecasting further decreases in 2022. For many businesses this will put significant pressure on their team retention strategies, as competitors and recruiters armed with new employment offers seek

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Having difficulty achieving change success in your business?

Since the commencement of the COVID pandemic many business owners and executives have attempted to implement change within their organisation. This change may have been in the form of new products, services and markets. It may be a merger or acquisition. It might also have been the introduction of hybrid work environments. Whatever the form

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