Worksmart Business Advisory 
So what is The 1% Rule? Well, let me tell you… The Boss Wants More! “This year the XYZ company requires a 10% increase in profits” demands the boss. The sales staff begin murmuring and the sales manager scoffs saying “Where do you expect me to find the extra customers to deliver that amount of profit?” … Read more
Bob has a small, but vibrant house design business in remote Queensland. He’s been operating in the region for almost 20 years and has built a strong, ethical business with reach far into the community. Like many remote communities Bob’s competition has moved to the busier realms of the city so he has become the … Read more
A quarter of CEOs who have experienced a business failure cited lack of leadership and management, and lack of planning and execution as the key reasons leading to failure. The findings come from the Australian Centre for Business Growth, which asked 650 CEOs of medium and small companies in a four year longitudinal study if … Read more
In a recent TAFE Qld business survey the highest risk for 66% of SMEs surveyed was that they did not have a plan in place so your business can operate without you. You can overcome this by engaging with your staff, giving them a purpose and clearly outlining their role in the organisation. I can work with you to create the right culture and … Read more
A shortage of toilet rolls isn’t the only reaction to Coronavirus. People and businesses are going to be more wary of spending until a solution to this pandemic is provided. Your customers may shy away from you, unless of course you have an illicit stash of toilet rolls to sell!You will have to become smarter … Read more
TAFE Qld recently surveyed SME business and found that 59% did not have a documented plan to grow their business with another 9% unsure if they had one! Why is it important? It gives your business direction and maps out the strategies to achieve your goals while also helping you to manage the bumps in the road. Business plans should be simple, achievable … Read more
For a business to be a success you need to stand out from the crowd… Be a Zebra among the Horses. I can help you identify your ‘A’ Grade customers and what you need to offer to appeal to them. Using the 3 Important Elements of Targeting, I will show you how to find your ideal prospects and where to promote … Read more
A recent survey by TAFE Qld showed that one of the greatest concerns to business was a lack of planning. Having a business plan doesn’t have to be an exhaustive exercise. I believe business plans should be simple, achievable and celebrated when completed. It’s no use setting goals that are so high that they can’t be … Read more
One problem that affects many business owners is team productivity. Sometimes you can feel like you’re the only one pulling on the rope. It’s difficult to focus on what you want to do because you’re worried about others not doing their job properly. As for getting time off…what’s time off! I faced this same problem. I tried … Read more
Every marketing consultant says that you need to be different to stand out from the crowd. That can be true, but being different without offering a practical use your clients can relate to won’t improve your business. Here is a great example of presenting an absolutely different concept to a very practical necessity… a pedestrian … Read more