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Pizza Hut Franchise For Sale An exceptional opportunity exists to own this extraordinarily well operated internationally successful business franchise. » Read (361Kb) 8 Patterns of Highly Effective Entrepreneurs So you think you're an entrepreneur? Do you have a vision? Are you passionate about this vision of yours? Do you believe that you've just stumbled upon the next biggest thing since Microsoft? My View: The three secrets to business success in tough times. It is projected that times will be getting tougher in the business sector in the next 12 months. There may not be that “R” word (did I say recession?) but there will be a slow-down. What’s the best way to for businesses in North Queensland to handle this looming situation?
Australian Icons Australian Icons - Photos Darwin City Council BESB Media Release Darwin City Council shows support for Kleinhardt's Going Green program in the Northern Territory OBM Media Release for Going Green October Business Month in Darwin announce the launch of the Going Green workshops in the Northern Territory Who do you tell when you want to sell? Once you’ve decided to sell and initiate the sale process, one early dilemma you may face is who should you tell? ….And when? ….And what should you say? » Read (49Kb) Buying a Business? Buying a business can be much less risky and more quickly profitable than starting your own business from scratch, but is not entirely risk-free. » Read (66Kb) World financial crisis: Questions & answers How did we get into this situation and where do we go from here? Kleinhardt Media Release for NT Launch Launch of Going Green Workshops in Northern Territory Press Release BESB Townsville Launch Launch of Going Green Workshops in Townsville Kleinhardt Press Release BESB Cairns Launch Launch of Going Green Workshops in Cairns Kleinhardt BESB Press Release Kleinhardt has been awarded a Federal Government grant through AusIndustry to conduct a series of workshops teaching businesses how to "green" their business practices to improve profitability and sustainability. Going Green - Minister's Media Release Minister of Small Business and Tourism today announced funding of $294 680 to Kleinhardt Pty Ltd to help fund their "Going Green - Learn, Do & Save" initiative. Going Green Information Flyer Information regarding our Going Green workshop series. The One Thing You Need To Know Everyone wants sustained success. Unfortunately, only few are able to attain this so longed for success. This is not because of a lack of effort or lack of determination; if anything, a good number of people even expend large amounts of effort and display overwhelming determination but still don't quite make it there. A majority of people don't experience sustained success because they don't know where to focus their time, energies and resources on. To Start Up or To Franchise? If you are looking to start a business, you may have a difficult time deciding between starting your own business from scratch and buying a franchise. How do you know which would be best for you? The answer depends on what you are looking for and your personality. » Read (36Kb) Learning For Sustainability Practicing sustainability in business is not easy. For companies, this entails that business decisions should consider the social and environmental consequences, along with the economic impacts, of doing business. Learning for Sustainability encourages dialogue among businesses and organizations of the need to create living organizations in harmony with the natural and social world. It tells positive stories of people and organizations who wrestle with the challenges of incorporating sustainability principles in mainstream business practices. More importantly, this book will guide readers on how to build the creative capabilities critical to the work of sustainability » Read (100Kb) The Quiet Performer - Creative Industries In the search to diversify the Tropical North Queensland economy, there is one quiet performer that has been developing almost unnoticed. This is the creative industry sector, encompassing design, arts, music, performance in all its forms and multi-media. » Read (47Kb) I’m from the Government and I’m here to help…….!!.....?? I’m sure we’ve all had the experience where we have chased someone from the Government for various types of assistance and the response has been either lukewarm or not helpful at all. Well it’s great to come across a terrific little gem that is actually very useful and it’s called the Export Market Development Grant or affectionately known as the EMDG. The Carrot Principle The Carrot Principle unveils the groundbreaking results of one of the most in-depth management studies ever undertaken. This study, involving 200,000 people over a ten-year monitoring period, shows that the central characteristic of the most successful managers is that they provide their employees with frequent and effective recognition. Leadership – a much maligned word! Much has been said about what makes a great leader and what is leadership, but little is really understood. Leadership is often confused with management. Even the Thesaurus puts both words together as synonyms (the Oxford Dictionary does not even define the word). But, there are many great managers who are bad leaders. There are great leaders who are bad managers and, of course, there are those special people who are both. Calm at Work Calm at Work Breeze through Your Day Feeling Calm, Relaxed and In Control BOOK SUMMARY Work can often be one of the most stressful situations in our lives. We have to work with people that we don’t necessarily have anything in common with and perform boring and repetitive tasks. In the United States and other parts of the world, you are supposed to look busy at all times. This can add to the stress since you feel like you are being watched constantly. Calm at Work offers over 100 practical exercises and techniques to help you remain calm at work. Here are the main ideas offered in both Calm at Work, along with Wilson’s condensed Little Book of Calm at Work. Cape York Development Cape York on road to nowhere : Report by Greg Punshon, The Cairns Post, February 15, 2008 Kleinhardt wins Going Green Initiative The Minister for Small Business and Tourism, Fran Bailey, today announced funding of $294,680 to Kleinhardt Pty Ltd to help them fund their 'Going Green – learn, do, and save' initiative Options for Growth Diversification As a matter of course most businesses look to increase sales from existing markets. But perhaps the strategy that sometimes gets overlooked is the diversification strategy. Market Share We’re in business and we want to grow. The question is how can we create demand for our products and services? To Incorporate or Not There comes a point in time when every small business person contemplates whether to incorporate their business into a company or not. How Come Nobody Noticed? A good business collapse takes time. That being so, the question has to be asked as to how come nobody noticed that things were going off the rails, and how come nobody did anything to fix the problems before it was too late. There are many circumstances where being alert to some of the early warning signs of a business collapsing could be very useful. Starting a new Business- you're not alone Starting your own business can have many rewards but of course it does have its risks and the prospect for first timers can be quite daunting. But you needn’t be alone as there is a wealth of material, and plenty of people that can help you get on the right track. Here are some quick tips as to where to seek assistance. Workplace Ethics Ethics are about making choices that may not always feel like they give you the greatest direct benefit but are the “right” choices to make. Unfortunately ethics are often thought of as something that is central to the private side of our lives and not to the business side. One thing we can do better Irrespective of the small scale of the business operation, the anecdote serves to demonstrate a number of important and progressive management philosophies that, if adopted, can be beneficial. Risk Management As we become more dependent on computer technology in today's business climate, losing access to your computer files can have disastrous consequences. Protecting Knowledge It's not easy to think about ideas or knowledge as property, but for some businesses it's vital that they do. So Much to Do At the outset let’s be clear that time can't be managed; time is uncontrollable. We can only manage ourselves and our use of time. Time management is actually all about self management and discipline. Care for Customers Customer care is a buzz phrase that has emerged in recent years, particularly amongst mass market retailers, and refers to management of all points of customer interface. Management Fads It is apparent that new fads attract an increased amount of cynicism. Indeed given some of the more recent corporate shake-ups, a shift towards basic corporate principles can be seen including greater focuses. The Future of Arganisation and Management The optimum future organizational arrangement will be defined by the totality of its networks and relationships involving all stakeholders: not just staff and shareholders, but key customers, contactors, suppliers and members of the communities affected by the business. Managing Change Markets are constantly subject to change. Innovative competitive practices are forever appearing and cultural views and circumstances are ever changing. Alliances and Joint Ventures Alliance and joint ventures don’t necessarily have to entail all aspects of a business; they are usually targeted at component parts, where each can benefit from the strengths of the other. Corporate Governance Corporate governance is the system by which companies are directed and controlled. It is the way in which the affairs of corporations are handled by their Boards and management teams. A Great Place to Work Ensuring clarity in this regard is not only critical to the best interests of the business, but it is also a key component in continuing staff motivation. Plan to Exit There are many ways to define Exit Planning, but essentially it is based on one simple premise: At some point in time, every business owner leaves his/her business. Getting the most from Accounting Records In this day and age it is usual for most small businesses to operate their own in-house accounting packages. But as with a lot of technology that is increasingly accessible these days, it is often the case that some businesses stop short of taking full advantage of the benefits that can, and should, be derived. Structuring For Growth As a business grows, and as market conditions continually change, the role of the owner and of key employees changes. So it is a healthy exercise for managers to periodically review the internal structure of the business in order to ensure that it best able to respond to anticipated market conditions and best able to attain business and efficiency goals. Here are some tips. Market Research Business development agencies often quote some alarming statistics about the rate of failure of new business ventures. So what goes wrong? Reasons abound, but one more commonly found is remarkably simple; that is that what the business owner originally saw as a terrific idea, didn’t actually enjoy the same enthusiasm in the marketplace Business Planning So how do better business managers manage? The answer often lies in effective business planning techniques.
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