Author Archives: Barbara

Hiring practices in the hospitality industry

By Barbara | Published: May 11, 2012
Now that Easter has finished, it’s a good time to review hiring practices in the local hospitality industry.
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New national business names registration service

By Barbara | Published: May 7, 2012
A new national business names registration service will replace current state and territory services by the end of the month.
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The Six Rights

By Barbara | Published: April 27, 2012
One of the world’s most successful retailers, who also cares about people, is now established in Australia. Their company code includes the Six Rights of Merchandising and the Six Rights of People.
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Honesty in business

By Barbara | Published: April 13, 2012
Get naked in small business. That’s the latest news from Patrick Lencioni, management consultant, whose book Getting Naked talks about honesty and bravery in the business world.
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Flying solo takes passion and time

By Barbara | Published: March 30, 2012
Cropping up all around are fashionable and funky incubators and co-working spaces where shiny laptops whirr alongside takeaway lattes, smartphones and single speed bicycles. Is flying solo all its cracked up to be?
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