Changes to casual employment laws

by Rolf Howard | Oct 25, 2021 | Learn Magazine, Legal, People and HR, Running a Business | 0 |

As of September 2021, the Fair Work Act has been amended to include a pathway for casual employees to become permanent (full-time or part time). From 27 September 2021 all employees (other than small business employers with fewer than 15 employees) will need to assess whether any existing casual employees are eligible to be offered to convert to permanent employment.

Top five tips to make your business dream a reality

by Sam White | Oct 20, 2021 | Learn Magazine, People and HR, Running a Business, Starting in Business | 0 |

It’s no secret that starting your own business is a tough and generally takes time. There is a high rate of failure when starting up your own business. Fund Squire reports that in 2019, 20 per cent of businesses failed in their first year, and a staggering 60 per cent failed within the first three years.
Before you become another business statistic, here are top five tips to consider when looking at making your business dreams come true.

How To Reset your business

by Clive Enever | Oct 20, 2021 | Business Growth, Running a Business | 0 |

If the past year has taught us anything, it’s that things can alter quickly and sometimes those changes may be beyond your control.

But with light appearing at the end of what has been a long tunnel, now might be the time to reset your business to better position it for success.

So what’s involved in a business reset? It all comes down to knowing where you want to go, determining opportunity and casting off the things that might be holding you back, while embracing the available tools that can assist.

Questions to ask before you buy a business

by Clive Enever | Oct 18, 2021 | Learn Magazine, Running a Business, Starting in Business | 0 |

Buying a business can be a great way to step right into an established venture and seize the...

5 Building Blocks to Team Motivation via Leadership

by James Cormick | Oct 14, 2021 | Business Growth, Leadership, Learn Magazine, People and HR, Running a Business | 0 |

Taking on leadership roles can be a tricky one. Not anyone can climb into the managerial role and lead a team to greatness. I feel leaders themselves should have strong values, ethics, and morals in order to get the best out of their team. They should also have goals to aim for, where they currently are, and how to fill the gap in between.

TO LEAD IS A PRIVILEGE NOT A RIGHT

by Steve Sandor | Oct 12, 2021 | Business Growth, Leadership, Learn Magazine, People and HR, Running a Business | 0 |

We constantly hear people talking about leadership these days; but what does it take to be a leader? Does it mean that they are the best at what they do?

7 Ways to Organise Your Digital Life This Spring!

by Marie Robertson-King | Oct 11, 2021 | Learn Magazine, People and HR, Process and Procedures, Running a Business, Work Spaces | 0 |

There has been a huge increase in the number of people working remotely due to the pandemic and lockdowns, and we know that the more we work online, the more ‘virtual clutter’ we create making us more distracted and less productive.

The intricacies of business funding: thoughts from a seasoned accountant

by Sonia Gibson | Oct 7, 2021 | Accounting Money and Finance, Business Growth, Learn Magazine, Running a Business, Starting in Business | 0 |

No one likes to talk about money when it comes to starting a business, but it’s the elephant in the room because you need money to make money. Finding investors is one approach, while others need to apply for a business loan. Funding your business is like putting the right kind of fertiliser around a tree when you plant it, it builds strength and resilience so that the first obstacle doesn’t defeat the business. With uncertainty in business in the wake of COVID and the subsequent lockdowns, having sturdy financial backing is even more important than ever before.

How to Build and Lead High Performing Teams

by Leah Wilkins | Oct 5, 2021 | Business Growth, Leadership, Learn Magazine, People and HR, Running a Business | 0 |

A high performing team lives and breathes the values of your business. They demonstrate these values in the attitude they bring to their work, in how they communicate as a team, with other team members and with customers and suppliers.

Maintaining Your Business Culture

by Phil Stormer | Oct 4, 2021 | Learn Magazine, People and HR, Running a Business | 0 |

Much has been said about setting a team culture, coming from heart, sorting out who you stand for...

KEEPING YOUR FINANCES ON TRACK

by Suzette Bailey | Oct 1, 2021 | Accounting Money and Finance, Learn Magazine, Running a Business | 0 |

Every small business needs sound financial management to ensure that resources are used effectively, cash flows are managed and anticipated growth can be adequately planned for. While some owners, particularly of cash-strapped start-ups, may find allocating time to financial management difficult, it is essential to get on top of your finances.