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biggest reasons to have a home-based business Kong & Way

10 biggest reasons to have a home-based business

August 23, 2018

According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics data, one in three Australian employees now work from home regularly. Of the reasons for doing so, the biggest is to manage workloads, and second is to have no…

Productivity, Work-Life Balance

how to create positive company culture Kong and Way

50 simple, budget-friendly ideas to build a positive company culture

by
Danielle Kong

July 17, 2018

We all know that positive company culture is an imperative aspect of a successful and more importantly, sustainable, company. Unsurprisingly, some of the biggest companies in the world are known for their great culture, including Google,…

Culture, People Management

How to develop your team’s skills

by
Danielle Kong

June 28, 2018

A company that is invested in developing their people creates loyal and dedicated employees. And a leader who takes time to learn about and teach their team, instead of blaming, builds an inspired team. It’s no…

People Management, Productivity

Making time for friends while running a business Kong and Way

7 tips for making time for friends while running a business

by
Danielle Kong

June 19, 2018

Mental health issues affect everyone, but in some aspects it’s a bigger problem for entrepreneurs and business owners than others. Among other reasons, it’s because entrepreneurs can have unrealistically high expectations of themselves, often putting their…

Work-Life Balance

Examples of great company culture Kong and Way

5 examples of great company culture – what the leading companies are doing

by
Danielle Kong

June 13, 2018

Let’s just get this straight first: Company culture is important. We all know this, no matter how much of a buzzword it’s become in some respects. And if you think your company culture doesn’t matter much…

Culture, People Management

How to get the most out of your team Kong and Way

How to get the most out of your team (infographic)

by
Danielle Kong

June 11, 2018

Have you ever felt that your team is underperforming? Have you ever felt frustrated by your team’s lack of commitment and dedication? Have you ever thought that your team had more potential, but you weren’t quite…

People Management

When it is time to dismiss a staff member Kong & Way

What to do when it is time to dismiss a staff member

by
Alistair Way

June 8, 2018

Coming to a decision to dismiss a staff member can be tough. This is particularly true in small and medium businesses because responsible business owners are generally and probably rightly concerned about the increased workload for…

People Management

How to increase customer engagement

by
Danielle Kong

May 28, 2018

Sometimes, small business owners and even big corporations forget that customer engagement and therefore retention is one of the most critical pillars of a business. This is so important that, dare I say, it should require…

Culture, Strategy

How to increase employee engagement Kong and Way

How to increase employee engagement (infographic)

by
Danielle Kong

May 22, 2018

I don’t have to explain that employee satisfaction and engagement are one of the keys to building a successful business and ensuring longevity. At the end of the day, the employees are the ones that do…

Culture, People Management