The definition of ‘suggestion’ according to the Cambridge Dictionary is to mention an idea, possible plan, or action for other people to consider. Whilst there is nothing earth-shattering about the concept of making suggestions, business owners who recognise the value of other people’s input and implement their suggestions where appropriate have greater levels of… Read more »
Business coach Simone Milasas writes that there is no shortage of content available when seeking advice or information on how to create, manage, and operate a successful business. As a serial entrepreneur, I continuously familiarise and educate myself with much of it, but not from the perspective of putting into practice everything I read. Rather,… Read more »
Do you ever find yourself bored with your business? Have the systems that you have set up, whilst they may successfully fulfil the needs they were designed for, somehow become stagnant? Are you frustrated with employees who never seem to fully understand your vision and priorities no matter what you say or do? asks… Read more »
Are you asking for more for you and your business in 2024? Do you have a growth plan; a business strategy for how to get where you would like to go? asks Simone Milasas. As we enter into a brand-new year, it is common for business owners, managers and senior executives to do an… Read more »
When challenging situations arise within the workplace, how do you handle it? When revenue is declining, employees are bickering, project timelines are behind, how do you approach getting things back on track? asks business coach Simone Milasas. Many business owners and managers function from the point of view that solving problems is all about… Read more »
Discussions regarding stress and overwhelm in the workplace are not new and are of interest to business owners and employees alike. In recent years, many companies have invested in stress management education and/or practices for their staff in an attempt to create an environment that promotes well-being. As a business owner and personnel manager, I… Read more »
As a business owner, creating and maintaining a sense of wellbeing for yourself as well as your staff, is of high importance and currently a topic of much discussion, reports Simone Milasas. The Australian Human Rights Commission has stated the following: A total of 3.2 days per worker are lost each year through workplace stress… Read more »
Have you ever been faced with an important business decision, and rather than having confidence in yourself, trusting your awareness, and taking swift action, you hesitate? asks Simone Milasas. Has that hesitation ever cost you in some way? Maybe you lost a contract, or an exceptional employee quit. Or perhaps you missed out on bringing… Read more »
As an owner of multiple businesses and a facilitator of business classes worldwide, a common topic of interest and often of frustration is dealing with employees, writes Simone Milasas. How do you motivate your staff? Incentivise them? What inspires them to care about the business and its success as well as their own personal success?… Read more »
If you are the owner of a business, even if that business currently consists of just you, growth and expansion requires the hiring of people. Even the savviest business owners on the planet can struggle with knowing when to hire, who to hire, how many to hire, how to attract and keep top talent… Read more »
If you have ever made a choice in business that resulted in significant financial loss, if you’ve had a product or project end in disaster, or if you have had to close a business due to an overall lack of success – you may disagree that there is no such thing as a bad… Read more »
High inflation, increasing interest rates, the weakening of the US dollar, recession is a hot topic as of late. The media, politicians and economy experts are sounding the alarm with discussions of the severity of it all. If you buy into the fearful narrative, remaining optimistic can be a challenge, writes Simone Milasas, business mentor… Read more »
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