Google has launched a free training platform to help small businesses develop the digital skills they need to grow and thrive online. According to John Ball, Head of Google Marketing Solutions Australia, The Digital Garage includes 90 training modules covering a range of topics including website design, search engine optimisation, online marketing including social media, […]
Take a look across the skyline of any Australian capital city and you’ll see the hallmarks of a healthy building and construction industry. Hundreds of tower cranes busily feeding materials to teams of contractors working together to bring the architects’ futuristic multi-story tower designs to life with extreme precision. These complex multi-billion dollar projects, run […]
Australians are expected to spend $46.7 billion in retail stores this year in the lead up to Christmas, with analysts predicting a solid, but not spectacular, Christmas shopping season. Many retailers spend several months preparing for the Christmas rush by upgrading systems, training staff and planning promotions. Regardless of what steps you’ve taken to get […]
Regardless of which industry your small business is in, there’s no doubt that the calibre of your sales team is key to the success of the product or service that you’re offering. Finding the right people who are properly qualified and skilled enough to deliver what you need is only the very beginning of what […]
The global business community is an ever-evolving environment due to the fast-paced world we live in. Keeping abreast of current technology and business practices can be challenging due to schedule overload. Online training provides a broad range of business skills and is a perfect option for motivated employees who are ready to enhance their skills […]
The accessibility and advancement in technology is increasing the scope of learning strategies within small business. As a result, there has been a conscious shift away from traditional learning techniques that were often perceived as dull and boring.
Prone to losses from shoplifting, burglary and internal theft, keeping your stock and staff safe within your business should be top priority.
When you look at your people, what do you see? A team? A set of individuals? If you’ve ever watched a Formula One team in action, you’ll see a master class in teamwork.
The recruitment, training and retention of staff in today’s highly mobile workplace has been identified by medium sized Australian businesses as a key factor in meeting future challenges. A new report by Bankwest shows that medium sized businesses consider the effective management of staff members, implementation of motivational strategies and the bridging of the generational […]
The Australian Mines and Metals Association (AMMA) has urged the Federal government to invest in training, skills, and employment initiatives to ensure the sector can reach its workforce needs.
