Dear Aunty B, How do you approach an employee (who is also a friend) that you have caught stealing from a personal money jar, without the s…
Dear Aunty B, How do you approach an employee (who is also a friend) that you have caught stealing from a personal money jar, without the s…
Dear Aunty B, I have just learnt that I have a nickname in the office, which is TA for tight arse. I am miffed to say the least. M…
Dear Aunty B, I have a problem for you! I have some fantastic staff that have been with me from the start. They made the transition from ju…
Small business owners should stop making their staff work unreasonable hours or they will face a lethargic workforce that will be ultimately…
I lead a team of highly talented and very individual people. However, a recent team survey has highlighted a lack of trust and confidence wi…
Thinking of organising some “team bonding” activities with your staff? Perhaps pick your moments and learn from the BBC’s The Armstrong and …
Dear Aunty B, I have a very sensitive problem to bring up. Our bookkeeper sits next to me and I think she eats curry for every meal. Well, …
We are always making changes but let’s review some sound principles for making changes: 1. Benchmark to improve. See what others are do…
Dear Aunty B, I would like to sell my business but there is one thing stopping me. I feel so grateful for the assistance that my senior sta…
Dear Aunty B, When the world looked like it was going to end at the beginning of last year, I was forced to cut back on staff. I had to let…
This article first appeared October 19, 2009. Dear Aunty B, You brighten my day and I always look forward to reading your blog when I get b…
Dear Aunty B, I have been brought in by the founder to manage a three year old business that has a lot of problems. There is a “she’ll be r…
