What does “spreading yourself too thin” really mean?
We’ve all been guilty of taking on too much at one time. We like to think we’re all superheroes and that nothing can break us. Well the truth is, if...
Ideagen Op Central Blog
News, updates, business tips and stories.
Training and onboarding a new hire
Training and onboarding staff is the most crucial part of hiring. This is because it sets the pace for a new employee’s time at the company and is...
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Mar 23, 2021
Setting your franchise up for success
Whether you are a business owner looking to franchise or an experienced franchisor looking to expand even further, you will be wanting to set...
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Mar 18, 2021
Running an effective staff meeting
From seeing The Office, we know that staff meetings can often spiral into complete time wasters! However effective team meetings are a great way to...
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Mar 10, 2021
Mastering the art of social media marketing
If you’re in business, you are probably already on social media. The 2018 Sensis report indicated that 60% of large businesses and 47% of small to...
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Mar 10, 2021
Growing your franchise: 6 ways to stimulate business growth
Whether your franchise is reasonably small or conquering the market, there is always room for growth! Business growth may not necessarily come...
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Mar 7, 2021
Motivation in the workplace
Motivation is essential to daily functioning. You need the motivation to get out of bed, to go for that gym session and to actually go to work.
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Mar 1, 2021
Software superstars: software tips for 2021
Today, we are taking a look at some of our software superstars who are using our systems to their advantage during the Covid age.
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Feb 28, 2021
Our guide to organisation in the workplace
Organisation in the workplace is often something overlooked and it is vital to becoming more productive. People think that organisation is more of a...
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Feb 25, 2021
What kind of manager are you?
If you’re asking yourself what kind of manager you are or what kind you should be, you’re not alone. All managers need to consider their very own...
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Feb 16, 2021
How to be a customer service superhero
Customer service is one of the most important parts of any business, so you need some service superheroes on your team! I’m sure that if you’re...
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Feb 15, 2021
Snap Print & Design launches ‘Snap Print-Design, Powered by Canva’
Last Friday, Snap Print & Design introduced ‘Snap Print-Design, Powered by Canva’ across Australia. This exciting collaboration with Canva adds a...
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Feb 9, 2021
Making the most of employee engagement surveys
If you aren’t doing so already, you need to be conducting employee engagement surveys. Sure, you could use big data to measure and analyse employee...
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Feb 3, 2021
Managing a remote team
Managing a remote team can be a challenge and whether you think your team may completely return to the office or not, considering remote work is a...
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Feb 1, 2021
Bulk recruiting Christmas casuals
Every year at Christmas the significant increase in retail foot traffic creates the need to hire a number of casual employees to meet the demands of...
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Oct 29, 2020
Franchise software relief fund increased from $200,000 to $2,000,000
There has never been a tougher time for Australian franchise businesses than what they are facing right now. After several years of wage scandals, a...
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Sep 2, 2020
Pitcher Partners' top tips for improving franchise business performance post COVID-19
COVID-19’s business impact is abundantly noticeable on a global scale. Business models and operations may have fundamentally changed forever.
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Sep 1, 2020
The Cheesecake Shop are using self-audits to improve quality and reduce site visits
Franchisors all over Australia are looking for smarter ways of working during this time of reduced revenues and increased restrictions.
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Aug 25, 2020
The unspectacular beauty of continuous improvement
The best businesses, relationships, people , sports, etc. didn't become that great overnight. They adopted a culture of embracing opportunities for...
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Aug 11, 2020
Helping to keep Bedshed connected
COVID 19 has presented operational challenges for every Australian business. Even the very best businesses have had to discover new ways to keep...
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Jul 21, 2020
Snap Printing launches "Snap Central"
In these times of global uncertainty, Snap Printing has continued to invest in the development of systems and operational infrastructure which helps...
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May 20, 2020
Keeping staff engaged during lockdown
Whether your business has been forced to shut down entirely, operate with minimal staff or work from home, lockdowns across Australia have created...
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May 2, 2020
Announcing a $200,000 Franchise Relief Fund
In response to the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis, Op Central is proud to announce a $200,000 franchise relief fund to help the thousands of businesses...
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Mar 28, 2020