Business Skills

Developing people at work is crucial for building high-performing, resilient, engaged and future-ready teams. Yet, many in leadership positions overlook workplace coaching as a valuable way to achieve these outcomes. Or they may believe they’re coaching when they’re managing. Both are valuable leadership skills, but they serve very different purposes. In this blog, we explore workplace coaching, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional management, helping you achieve greater potential in your team or organisation. What Is Workplace Coaching? Workplace coaching is a mutually beneficial relationship, focused on achieving personal and professional development. It’s generally a process where…

If you’ve ever dreamed of launching your own business and have a passion for beauty, let this list inspire you to turn your skills into a successful enterprise! Whether you’re a beautician, hairdresser, nail technician, makeup artist, or have any other beauty know-how, with your business brain engaged, you can make your dreams an entrepreneurial reality. Why Start a Beauty Business? So, let’s start with why you should start a beauty business. If beauty’s your passion, that’s a great enough reason to pursue your own business. But, as a bonus, it’s also a booming market with so much potential. The…

In the face of the ever-increasing cost of living, it’s inspiring to see many people turning to side hustles to make ends meet. With hard work, dedication, and some creativity, these extra income streams can provide financial relief and open up new opportunities for personal and professional growth. Let’s explore some side hustle ideas that can help you navigate this challenging time. 1. Freelancing Offer your skills on a per-project basis. Whether you’re a graphic designer, writer, editor, or website developer, freelancing allows you to work flexibly and earn extra money. 2. Pet Sitting and Doggie Day Care Consider offering…

Considering 20% of businesses fail in their first year and 60% within the first three years, it’s easy to become disheartened. But while it’s a grim figure, don’t let that stop you–those with an entrepreneurial spirit can overcome all odds! Plus, if you create one of these easy-to-start small business ideas, you’ll be up and running faster than you think. So, what type of small business would you like to start? A passion or hobby often expands into a lucrative business idea, but sometimes, you need a little inspiration. That’s why we’ve listed 15 small business ideas that are relatively…

The job landscape has changed dramatically over the last few years, particularly with the advent of COVID-19. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2.1 million people left or lost a job, and 1.3 million people changed jobs. That’s the highest annual job mobility rate since 2012. The types of in-demand skills have also changed. The World Economic Forum (WEF) projects that nearly half of the world’s workers will need to re-skill in one way or another over the next five years. Their 2020 Future of Work report has identified “the potential scale of worker displacement due to augmentation and technological…

According to the Oxford dictionary, networking is “the action or process of interacting with others to exchange information and develop professional or social contacts”. It doesn’t always have to be business-oriented — hence, the words “social contacts” in this definition. According to LinkedIn, it can be as simple as “making new friends”. It can be a way of getting better acquainted with others outside of seeking success or professional gain. Along the way, it can also give you insights into yourself and your future life and career goals. Here are some tips on how to network successfully. The Life Skills…

You might have a master’s degree in management, but if you’re lacking in the soft skills that make strong leaders great, you’re bound to fail. But before you concede defeat, contrary to popular belief, you can learn to be a better ‘people-person’ with the right training. The soft skills that make strong leaders include superior communication, emotional and social intelligence, delegation skills, and flexibility, teamwork and problem-solving abilities. If these don’t come naturally, then soft skills training for managers courses, like those listed below, can help you rise to the challenge when your job depends on it. Communication skills A…

Ideal for entrepreneurs and those who are thinking about starting a new business, our Develop New Business Ventures course will give you insights into planning and developing a new business venture for an existing organisation or for a business generating self-employment. In this course, you will explore how to investigate new business opportunities by analysing new trends and market information, and gather essential data and source information that supports business concepts and ideas. You will also discover how to develop and present professional business proposals, communicate risks to stakeholders, and understand standards, legislation, policies, procedures, codes of practice and resource…

Communication is at the heart of everything we do, and good communication skills are critical, particularly in the business world. Ideally, it should be a two-way process. While one person is providing information, the other should not only understand what is being said, but show they are receptive to it. The ability to communicate effectively requires strong verbal and listening skills, but also the ability to recognise non-verbal cues. Our Communicate with Influence course is valuable professional development for managers and office professionals and will help you choose the right communication method to convey your message, improve your interpersonal communication…

Marketing is a diverse and creative profession, and there’s never a dull moment. So, if you’re considering a new career that will ignite your imagination, this might be for you. However, if you are serious about a career in marketing, there are many skills that you must acquire to secure your first job in this ever-evolving and exciting industry.   What is Marketing? Marketing involves many tasks and processes that combine to build a business or brand by understanding customers, identifying needs and developing products of services to meet those needs.   What Skills Do I Need to Work in…

There are five skills that give small business owners the best chance of success, according to Jacob Aldridge, Director of Strategic Advisory at businessDEPOT . “In my experience, the top five skills are sales, technology for efficiency, self-drive, perspicacity, and an innate sense of value,” says Aldridge. Sales Every business is a sales business, says Aldridge, and business owners that thrive are those willing to win clients in the early days. “Inbound marketing efforts like social media, blogging, and videos are invaluable for acquiring clients in the long term, but for a start-up business most sales activity needs to be…