Posted by David Carpenter on Jun 30, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Marketing often presents visible (and invisible) pitfalls that even the most experienced of marketers can fall into; holes in your marketing strategy that can end up derailing your entire campaign. We’ve identified four marketing risks that can bring an end to your marketing campaign - we’ve also listed the lessons that you can learn from them!
Read MorePosted by David Carpenter on May 26, 2016 9:30:00 AM
If the numbers from the Australian Business Statistics are any indication, now is the most opportune time for business owners and HR specialists to shape up and improve their recruitment strategies. According to the latest figures from ABS, there is a 2% increase in employment in the country this year compared to last year. With stricter competition ahead, is it possible to increase headcount without compromising the professional capabilities and credentials of the recruits? The simple answer is yes. But first, it is imperative to seek out virtual business consulting in order to map out the best practices for recruiting the best candidates. Here are some recommended tips to get your recruitment program right on track:
Read MorePosted by David Carpenter on May 12, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Employee turnover is a concept that can be interpreted in many different ways. For a startup business owner, employee turnover could be nothing more than a little bend in the road. However, for a seasoned employer it may mean a different story altogether. This involves calculating costs that are both directly and indirectly associated with hiring new employees including the costs of job advertising, recruitment agencies and payment for training and onboarding sessions. To steer clear of these, strengthening your employee retention policies is a good call. Start small by reading the following recommendations of how to retain your best employees:
Read MorePosted by David Carpenter on Apr 21, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Imagine pouring hours and hours into a project, only to lose all of your work due to computer malfunctions. Nowadays we have alternative ways in which to store data (such as the cloud), enabling us to minimise the risk of this happening.
Read MorePosted by David Carpenter on Apr 14, 2016 9:30:00 AM
IT has undeniably changed the way that today’s business owners and managers take on project management initiatives. The impact is immense, and it is clearly evident how strong the influence of IT is in the planning and execution phases of project management.
Read MorePosted by David Carpenter on Apr 7, 2016 9:30:00 AM
Is it really possible to juggle a number of tasks at once without compromising the quality of your output? The answer is yes, but only with effective project management.
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