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Small Business People Tips

Getting your People right can be a tricky business. The right people can take your business forward and the wrong people can take you backwards.  Your goal here is to about building a great team of people you can rely on and trust. 

Begin by setting the culture having clear standards and expectations for your people.  Learn the right way to attract and hire great people for your business and have a solid induction system to get them off to a flying start.

Remember people are your greatest asset so take the time in surrounding yourself with great people.

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Check out the tips below on how you can improve the people side of your business

3 Keys to Grow Your Business 

3 Keys to Grow Your Business 

Would you like to grow your business but are not sure the best way to go about it?   Too often, businesses are focused on the wrong areas so growing their business becomes hard…and they end up wasting time and money. ☹  It doesn’t have to be this way.  To

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How to Get Your Staff to Buy Into Your Vision 

How to Get Your Staff to Buy Into Your Vision 

Do you ever feel that you and your team are pulling in different directions?   Or that people are just showing up for the bare minimum to get things done?   Getting all your staff heading in the same direction, starts with having a clear vision.  In fact, you probably already know

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Setting Clear Standards in Your Business

Setting Clear Standards in Your Business

It is important that you set clear standards in your business and communicate them to everyone involved. As a business owner, you would already have some expectations in your head of how you want things to be. But the question is – have you ever taken the time to write

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The #1 People Mistake Small Business Owners Make 

The #1 People Mistake Small Business Owners Make 

One of the most common mistakes small business owners make is that they create a people-dependent business.     This happens when you hire and promote people based on their personalities and skills…  resulting in your business relying heavily on individuals.     This can cause problems when someone leaves

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When is the right time to hire your next employee

When is the right time to hire your next employee

Hiring your next employee is a big decision.  By hiring the right person at the right time, you can save time, effort and money.   But rushing the decision to hire can cause more problems than solutions.   So, how do you make this critical decision?   Start by considering these four things,

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5 Keys to Building a Winning Team

5 Keys to Building a Winning Team

Building a high-performance team is crucial for the success of any business.   To unlock the full potential of your team, it’s important to understand what separates great-performing teams from poor-performing ones.   By implementing these 5 keys, you can create a cohesive and motivated team that drives your business forward.  

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How To Delegate Effectively

How To Delegate Effectively

Are you sick and tired of your staff not doing things the way you want them to? This can be avoided by setting things up right from the start. You see, delegation isn’t as simple of saying ‘ Hey Bob… you are now in charge of X’ and leaving them

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How to Deal With Poor Performing Staff

How to Deal With Poor Performing Staff

Do you have a staff member that is underperforming? Are you ignoring it or tackling it head on? I find it all too common that a business owner holds back dealing with poor performing staff. They are worried if they push them too much it might lead to conflict or

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Reviews from Our Clients

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$12K to $270K Profit & Less Stress

Katie & Richard – KTR Creations

We went from $12K profit last year to over $270K this year — but more than that, we’re finally working together, with less stress and more time for family.

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Consistent Profits

Paul & Linda – The Green Life Soil Co.

We were struggling financially. That’s now changed with turnover up 19% in the last 6 months and we are averaging 16% net profit every month.

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Revenue Up 11X

Sam & Daymon – Cushion Factory

Revenue is up 11 times. I have gone from working 50 hours a week down to 30…plus I can now take a month off from my business.

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Tripled Business & Got 20 Hours Back

Jimi Meyer – Blu Frog Plumbing

I was able to make real changes – fast. I cut my workload by 15-20 hours a week, grew from 2 to 4 plumbers, and tripled my turnover within 8 months.

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From $30 to $500K & Working Less

Ben – Hose Right

Turnover went grew $30K to $500K/mth and I went from 80 hour weeks down to 20. I can go away knowing my team will do the right thing

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Saved 30 Hours and More Holidays

Jason D’Costa – Photosnap

My working week went from 70-75 to 45 and not working weekends. For the first time as a business owner I have work/life balance.

Andrew Davies

Freed up 4 Hours a Day for Family Time

Andrew Davies – Davies Electrics

I’m less stressed and the guys get a lot more of my time into how things work. I have freed up 4 hours a day and enjoy much more family time.

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Growth and More Time for Hobbies

Neil Haring – Irvin Bullbars

I’m enjoying life much more. Sales have grown by 30% and profits are up 60% this year following a similar result last year. Plus more time for hobbies.

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Revenue Up and On the Same Page

Steve, Denise and Dean – SJC Building Group

We have grown from 6 to 9 staff. Revenue is up 30% and we have made as much profit in the first 6 months of this year than all of last year.

Brett Anthony 2025

Clear mindset and work life balance

Brett Anthony – Brett Anthony & Associates

The training and years of interaction we shared helped set me on the right path, shaping the mindset and framework I still rely on today. My business has never been better, and more importantly, I have found a great balance between work and home life, something I do not believe would have been possible without Rueben’s coaching and the invaluable lessons I learned during our time together. Highly recommend.