Today’s soft skills are the hard skills
Every year, Indra Nooyi, the CEO of PepsiCo, sits down to write a letter… in fact, 400 of them.
Read MoreMarket commentary
Several years ago, towards the end of 2012, there wasn’t
just a decline in the NSW mining market, there was a cliff and
Ampcontrol took a tumble. Like many others in the Hunter
region, the swiftness of the downturn coupled with the almost
immediate cessation of work, meant our business had to take
stock pretty quickly.
Managing performance: Helping staff to close the gap
With the beginning of a new year, has your business been through a performance review process for your staff?
Read MoreHunter retailers face tough road ahead – with franchisees in for greatest pain if they fail to evolve
Many Australian retailers in the Hunter region are in for a bumpy ride in 2018 – and the franchise sector, in particular, is one to keep an eye on.
Read MoreThe rise of the Chief Ethicist Officer
As we race towards what is known as The Singularity and we make exponential leaps in medical research, there is an executive position re-emerging; Chief Ethical Officer.
Read MoreDrones and your workplace
According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), more than 2.3 million workers die every year as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases.
Read More2017 HBR December Issue
As well as containing all your Hunter business news and advice this issue featured Women in Business and the Mining and Energy Update.
Read MoreHow to win the holiday battle as a small business owner
As the holiday season quickly approaches, many Australian small businesses find themselves under increased pressure, due to increased competition, staff holidays, supplier shut down periods, cashflow headaches and unforeseen outgoings.
Read MoreFive things I have learned since opening a Burger Urge franchise
After discovering Burger Urge on a family trip to Brisbane, I became curious about the brand and decided to open my own franchise.
Read MoreAre you drowning in the content of your business?
A colleague of mine, after reading a few of my recent articles, commented that from these no one would know that I am an accountant. After my stereotypical response of, “why would you want anyone to know you’re an accountant”,
I replied that first and foremost I am a leader in our business and the articles are meant to be contextual.