At a certain point in business, you will find that you are struggling to do everything yourself. When this is the case, you may find that it’s time for you to take on some staff. However, where do you start with this? And what do you need to keep in mind?
Business Management
What’s in a Manager? Or Why You Might Need to Fire Yours
I can’t stress enough how important a good manager is for a business and if yours is failing, then your chances of success are slim to none. Of course, there might be other reasons for a team to be unproductive, but while analyzing their work you should assess the manager as well. Look out for […]
Going from an Employee to Being the Boss: Mistakes You Must Avoid
Being a boss is hard, and being a woman and a boss is even harder. And you’ll discover another dimension to this challenge if you transition into this position after spending years as an employee (either by opening your own business or getting a promotion to a management position). If you are going through this […]
4 Small Areas That Can Make a Business Fix Major Productivity Problems
Our business is like a finely tuned machine once we get the hang of it. Perhaps we’re looking for ways to be more productive or we need to find ways to work faster, but when we make the goal something as arbitrary as this we may not get to the core of why the business […]
How to Work the Magic of a Christmas Bonus for Your Employees
Giving Christmas bonuses to your employees is a great way to boost morale, loyalty, and productivity. But you should also know that this isn’t an easy thing to do as you can’t just get this money out of nowhere. That’s why you should start planning for Christmas bonuses when you set up the budget for […]
Don’t Let Your Business Stagnate, It’s Time to Go Big
For most businessmen and women, there is a certain point they tend to reach when it’s thought that all that can be achieved from the business has been. The majority of the time, this is not the case at all, and there are some changes that can be made that will really get things flowing […]
Tips to Help Staff with Their Mental Wellbeing
We all have our mental health, and we all cope with it very differently. For some, we may not suffer much at all, but for others, it could be a daily occurrence. And when you’re not fully aware of the signs or how much someone is struggling, worse things can happen as a result.
Simple Ways to Look After Your Staff in Business
When running a business, you probably have a number of staff working for you that contribute a lot to your company. They’re the glue that keeps your company running and continuing its success. So in order to maintain that level of success and improve it, your staff always need to come first. Here are some […]
Avoid These First Employment Fatalities
Finally being in a position to employ can feel incredibly exciting. Many would even argue that this is when success finally starts. Sadly, a hell of a lot could still go wrong at this stage. While a definite milestone on your way to business success, first-time employment, and employment in general, does pose a fair […]
Things to Do When You Start Employing Staff
If you’re reading this and you have decided to take the plunge and employ staff, congratulations! It means that your business is obviously thriving, and you are unable to do everything yourself. Taking on a team that will be able to help you every step of the way, means that you will be able to […]