Scrum for business operations
As a business owner, operator, or entrepreneur, you know how important it is to stay productive and adaptable in an ever-changing marketplace. One way to do that is by incorporating aspects of Scrum, a popular methodology used in software development, into your daily operations.
Tech layoffs in Australia: More like speed bumps than roadblocks
As the tech industry continues to boom, it's not immune to economic fluctuations. Economic conditions have resulted in many companies across the world cutting jobs as priorities evolve from growth, growth, and growth to growth, burn, and margins.
Vollardian recognised in Smart Company’s Smart50 Awards for 2022
We are thrilled to announce that our company has been named one of the winners of the Smart Company Smart50 Awards in 2022.
Lessons from the other side
I’ve never been a cookie-cutter employee. Being good with people usually saw me being defaulted to a sales function within corporate organisations. I had a seed of an idea for a business and eventually, frustration with complex hierarchies, and rigid confines of the roles I had motivated me to say ‘screw it!’ and start something of my own.
Embedding yourself in a client’s organisation
Becoming a part of day-to-day operations, almost like an employee and being a recent face to one or more specific parts of a business (e.g. sales team, strategy and customer success team, operations team).
This means coming to every key meeting, learning all there is to know about your business and its functions, and working day to day with the team and managers to truly understand the team and the business as if it were my own.
CRM Tips & Tricks
Vollardian has worked with organisations across Retail, Financial Services & FMCG to adopt, refine and implement CRM strategies. For any doubters out there, I covered why a CRM is invaluable to your business in a previous blog post, “Converting CRM critics into champions”. With that done already, let’s jump straight into a few tips & tricks on how to get the most from your CRM
Converting CRM critics to champions
The biggest misconception when it comes to Customer Relationship Management (CRM) platforms, is that they are simply a data capturing tool, and let’s be honest… just something to tick off the ever-growing list of admin tasks. In reality, when utilised correctly, a CRM is a crucial tool for businesses to understand their business, maximise team efficiency, and even boost motivation within your team.
Should you be leading teams differently as your team grows?
As your team grows, your approach to leading should change. Bigger teams require a different type of leadership than smaller ones if you want to continue seeing success.
How to balance operating your business when you’re fundraising
As your company undergoes fundraising, you need to understand how to balance operating your business with the process of raising capital.
Common traps in Salesforce implementation and how to avoid them
We teach you how to avoid the common traps in Salesforce implementation to improve the way you utilise this CRM software.
Startup vs Scale-up vs Unicorn. What do they mean?
What's the difference between a startup, scale-up and unicorn? When does a startup grow into a scale-up or unicorn? Different criteria help to define these companies.
HubSpot vs Salesforce, which CRM should you use?
Plenty of CRM options currently exist, but HubSpot and Salesforce are always at the top. Which one is the best for your business?
What makes TikTok different from other platforms for business, and should you use it?
TikTok follows in the footsteps of Instagram and Facebook as the latest social platform for marketers to utilise. Why does it differ from the rest and should you use it?
Google Sheets vs Microsoft Excel - How Are They Different?
When it comes to spreadsheets, there are only really two choices - Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. But how are they different? Learn more here.
How men's underwear sales can predict economic recessions and recovery
Men's underwear sales have long been linked to the economy. As crazy as it sounds, there’s enough evidence to suggest a very strong correlation between declining sales and economic downfall.
Google Universal Analytics is being replaced with Google Analytics 4. What does this mean for businesses?
Google Analytics is better for businesses than its predecessor. Find out what you need to do to prepare for it in this post.
Plants, Dogs & Screens - What are the best ways to improve productivity in the workplace?
How can changing the working environment affect productivity? Will adding plants make a difference? Discover what the science has to say on the matter.
Microsoft Teams vs Slack… What’s The Best Workplace Communication Tool?
Which communication tool are you using in your workplace? Slack used to be the popular choice but is Microsoft Teams better?
Using Big Rocks to Drive Growth
Identifying Big Rocks can be integral to business growth and development. In this guide, we’ll discuss how companies can identify goals and maximise the chances of achieving objectives.
Now is the time to run a team offsite!
Find out how to offset the damage of Covid-19 and get your business back on track with a team offsite!