Hi,

Hope you enjoyed the Easter break.  We're so lucky in Australia, seems like there's a public holiday every month. No sooner did Labour Day come and go, then the Grand Prix here in Melbourne, and then Easter and the school holidays. It's great if you're an employee, however for many entrepreneurs it can slow their momentum. By the time you receive this ezine you should be chomping at the bit to make things happen in your business. Pay attention to this week's featured article as this story could well be your story.

Lorraine Pirihi
Australia's No. 1 Productivity Coach

"Committed to helping small business owners and
entrepreneurs work less, earn more and have a life!"

''How to Have a Profitable Business Without Dying in the Process"

"Investing Time With Your Staff Pays Off Big Time"

By Lorraine Pirihi                                                                  

I recently met up with a friend of mine who was telling me how little time he had working on his business due to the people problems he was constantly experiencing.

He always complains to me that if he could run his business on his own, he would. Unfortunately this is not a reality so he constantly wastes at least 50% of his working week trying to overcome staff issues.

The problem with Gary is that he's a 'know it all'. He likes to do things his own way and believes that having been in business for 15 years, he knows all about recruitment and keeping people who will be valuable assets and contribute to his bottom-line.

The reality is the opposite. He's very disorganised, works long hours and wouldn't have the time to pro-actively look after his people. Sure he's a nice guy and that's probably why some of his staff hang around, but the chaos he would cause in his business would be too much for most people to handle.

Gary doesn't 'get it' that he's the source of his problems. He has to learn how to free up his time so he can focus on the people issues. Of course I'm the best person to help him but I've learnt that it's not always a good idea working with friends and family.

There are many aspects involved with the recruitment process and then when you've found the right people you need to know how to keep them so they remain a valuable asset in your business.

I'm constantly amazed about how little most business owners (and most people for that matter) know and really understand about others. To have the right people on board with you, there are so many areas you need to know about including personality styles, values, attitude, their strengths and weaknesses. You cannot afford to get it wrong.

Studies by the U.S. Department of Labour revealed that a poor hiring process can cost your business 30% of the first year's earnings, and this loss can be even higher if not corrected within 6 months (Abbasi & Hollman 2000). So if your business makes $100,000, then this could represent $33,000 in lost profits by hiring the wrong people! 

Here's another interesting statistic: Staff who receive formal training can be 230% more productive than untrained colleagues (Return on Investment in Training, Smith A. 2001), and top performing employees deliver 12 times the value of mid level performers (Aberdeem Group Report 2001).

So what does this all mean to you?

It means you cannot afford to 'wing it' when it comes to recruitment. You need to get organised so you can free up your time to manage this key area of your business.

Getting feedback from your people would also be an eye-opener to how they see you.  In fact I've developed a very powerful tool that allows your team to provide anonymous feedback about you.

It does take courage on your part to face the real truth. The results of this proven program "The Powerful Productivity and Leadership Profile" is guaranteed to pinpoint key areas that you'll need to address to increase the productivity of your team and in turn will boost your profits.                                                                       

Of course you can just ask them what they think about you, however it's highly unlikely you'll hear the truth... and even if you received honest feedback, you will then need to know how to overcome the problems.

If you'd like to know more about "The Powerful Productivity and Leadership Profile" send me an email at admin@office-organiser.com.au.  The profile is suitable for businesses with 5 or more staff.

If you're a microbusiness owner experiencing staff problems and you want to know how to attract and retain the right people, "The Business Booster" which includes our expert interview on how to do exactly that will be the ideal solution for you. See http://www.office-organiser.com.au/Resources.php

© Copyright 2008 The Office Organiser

 WANT TO SEE MORE ARTICLES LIKE THIS ONE?

See Lorraine's Blog.

WANT TO USE THIS ARTICLE IN YOUR E-ZINE OR WEBSITE?

You can, as long as you include this complete blurb with it:

Lorraine Pirihi , Australia's No. 1 Productivity Coach publishes her widely read weekly Ezine, 'The Organised Times' , with 5000+ subscribers. If you're ready to earn more, work less and have a life in your small business, get your FREE tips now at
www.office-organiser.com.au.

About Lorraine

Lorraine Pirihi, Australia's No. 1 Productivity Coach is creator of a range of powerful tools and resources to help small business owner and entrepreneurs earn more and work less.

Lorraine also offers FREE productivity tips, powerful products, workshops and coaching . Learn more now at www.office-organiser.com.au

Publisher:  The Office Organiser,
PO Box 2062, Hampton East
Melbourne  Vic Australia 3188
Tel: 1300 857 756 Fax: 613 9532 5497
admin@office-organiser.com.au

Check out our complete list of  resources and tools here.

‘Accelerate Your Business and Personal Success Without Leaving the Comfort of Your Own Home!'

Join "The Productivity Coaching Club" today and turn your business and your life around with practical and powerful expert interviews sent to you each and every month.

Hear from renowned Australian experts such as Mal Emery – Australia’s Foremost Marketing Entrepreneur, Lorraine Pirihi – Australia’s No. 1 Productivity Coach, Shelley-Taylor Smith – 7 Time World Champion Marathon Swimmer and Success Coach, Michael, Licenblat – Resilience Expert, Michael Grose – Renown Parenting Expert and many more.

You’ll receive the MP3 recording, transcript and special offers from our experts each and every month. Topics include “How to Profit from Your Database”, “How to Hire the Right People”, “Making Money on the Internet”, “5 Guaranteed Ways to Fast-Track Your Success” and so much more.                            

From as little as $47 a month you can fast-track your business and personal success. Register today at www.theproductivitycoachingclub.com

Finally you can ‘crack the property code' and discover the real truth to having a property portfolio which will generate a desirable income for your future.

In this no b.s. seminar you will hear from Kirk Simpson, a humble, down-to earth retired millionaire property investor who at the tender age of 29 retired. He will share with you the real truth behind creating wealth from property...safely!

This free seminar is for people who seriously want to get ahead.

.....Date: Tuesday 6th May
.....Venue: The Buckingham International, 1130 Nepean Highway, Highett (Melbourne)
.....Time: 6.30 for 7.00pm start.

     Book now http://www.propertyinvestingthatworks.com/

REACH MORE THAN 5000 SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS AND ENTREPRENEURS.

Reserve your spot today!

© Copyright 2008 The Office Organiser. All rights reserved.

Lorraine Pirihi, The Office Organiser
PO Box 2062, Hampton East  Vic Australia 3188
Tel:(613) 9532 5497  Fax: (613) 9532 3398
admin@office-organiser.com.au
www.office-organiser.com.au
Subscribe to our newsletter now!