Changes to Privacy laws for small businesses
When the Privacy Act was first enacted in 2000, small businesses earning less than $3 million per year were considered a low risk cohort. With some...
Writing Tips
Does your small business have to comply with the Privacy Act?
In Australia, only some small businesses are covered by the Privacy Act. A small business is one with a turnover of $3 million or less. But...
How do you write a good business letter?
A good business letter should be simple, clear and use the active voice. (An example of the active voice is: I made the cake rather than...
Tips for coping with anxiety before an interview
It is normal to feel anxious before an interview. Maybe you get a dry mouth or you may be short of breath. You may even have trembling hands. So, how...
More tips for clear writing
To make your writing clearer, use the active voice. Your sentences will be shorter, sharper and easier to follow. For example: My mother baked the cake-active...
Tips for writing clearly
“Never use a long word where a short one will do”. (George Orwell) Try to avoid overcomplicated language. By using overcomplicated language, you cloud your point....
How to write a cover letter
Each time you apply for a job, you will need to write a cover letter. This is the first document that hiring managers will see about...
How to address selection criteria
Many people will be applying for jobs in the coming weeks and months. Most positions will ask you to respond to selection criteria. So, how do...
How to avoid death by power point
How do you make an engaging presentation which keeps your audience interested? The first tip is to prepare well. Find out about your audience. What are...
Deliver successful online training
At this strange time when many of us are learning online rather than face to face, what are some ways of creating engaging online courses? Here...
Digital media for small business
A study done in 2018 found that the human attention span had dropped from 12 seconds in 2000 to eight seconds in 2018. The attention span...
Writing successful blogs for small business
Writing successful blogs for your small business If you are looking for an easy and cost effective way to promote your business, think about writing a...
Writing digital media for small business
Why should you write well online? Because you want to establish trust and credibility. You are generally trying to persuade people to buy your product. For...
How to write a persuasive letter
Do you have an issue with a bank or an insurance company or possibly a government agency? Do you want to persuade them to do something?...
Plain English
What is plain English? Almost anything can be written in plain English-from leaflets to legal documents. It does not have to writing that is oversimplified or...
How to write a character reference
Maybe you have been asked to write a character reference for a person going to court for example a drink driving charge. It is better if...
