Advisers and accountants would benefit by focusing on themselves and their practices – that is, you should be your number one client, writes Anne Fuchs.
HR is often seen as dealing with “warm and fuzzy” issues that lack a tangible link to revenue generation. And in small business, revenue-generating activities are the primary focus.
Businesses talk a lot about staff or team engagement but not many do it really well.
I was sitting in a conference once and the speaker – who was a HR expert – was talking about engagement. His organisation’s research showed that the industry benchmark for staff engagement is 65 per cent.
As business owners, it’s probably a fair assumption that we all want growth. But is your business really ready for the next step?
As our players in The Transformation Series discovered, and those of you who watched at home, ineffective management or a lack of preparation can leave you, your staff and clients a little bewildered.
Crafting new ways to grow your business is something all leaders enjoy. Knowing that you are set to sail your business into uncharted waters is an exciting, yet daunting, concept. While I always get a thrill when building out a new strategy or direction for my company, I know that implementing change is a challenge often avoided by the faint-hearted.
We have all heard the saying that the definition of insanity is doing things the same way, and expecting them to be different.
Are you currently on a recruitment drive but finding it hard to unearth the ‘next generation of advisers’ that will be right for your business? If the answer is yes, don’t despair – you’re not alone.
Finding a more efficient, streamlined and cost effective way of doing business will require a few changes, writes 9rok Consulting’s Kim Payne.
The financial services industry often talks about the challenges of talent shortages and how they will impact the future. However, this talk often baffles me, for there is an abundance of talent waiting for your beck and call, writes Alisdair Barr, founder of Grad Mentor.
Allowing your team to take greater ownership of their daily tasks and responsibilities will ensure that all staff members remain goal orientated, motivated and happy at work, writes Vanessa Stoykov, creator of No More Practice.
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