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Ben Makepeace
- Nov 5, 2020
What was your first board position?
This inclusion will have a positive benefit to South Australian business when immigration re-starts


Ben Makepeace
- May 2, 2019
Admin Woes for SME
Inside Small business has published today an article with the headline, "Admin “killing the dream” of small businesses". For me, this is...


Ben Makepeace
- Jan 24, 2018
"Been feelin' shit bro" is not grounds for summary dismissal!
Summary dismissal shouldn't be your first formal process immediately after an informal process hasn't achieved your hoped-for result


Ben Makepeace
- Jan 17, 2018
Darwin business fires employee who was actually more than just a casual
It's easy to let processes slip when there are 1001 things to do, but boy-oh-boy can it be costly! Sometimes an external set of eyes wi


Ben Makepeace
- Jan 10, 2018
IGA cops a heavy penalty for poor operational processes re: leave
It's easy to let processes slip when there are 1001 things to do, but boy-oh-boy can it be costly! Sometimes an external set of eyes wi


Ben Makepeace
- Dec 1, 2017
December and January tips for survival
"How to win the holiday battle" is about looking after your business throughout December and January and focuses on six key areas


Ben Makepeace
- Nov 22, 2017
Amazon Incoming!
I hope you're all ready for the flood of news, reviews, and opinions about Amazon once it's begun trading here. Remember to focus on


Ben Makepeace
- Oct 26, 2017
Vulnerable Workers Bill comes into effect
Learn about what's happening, and where to find the resources you need. Get in touch with Ben for more.


Ben Makepeace
- Oct 23, 2017
Sendle and DHL to tackle AusPost!
Regular readers and those who know me well know that I have no love for AusPost. The idea that Sendle and DHL might be tackling the big post


Ben Makepeace
- Oct 9, 2017
4 Hiring Tips from Aussie Entrepreneurs!
I love hiring, but it's not for everyone. Give yourself a head-start with this article, and save yourself some headaches later on.