--- title: Blog (6) description: Ideagen Procedure Management's blog with latest updates about operations management software and industry news affecting franchise and multisite groups. (6) --- # Ideagen Procedure Management Blog News, updates, business tips and stories. - [ ALL ](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/all) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ### [Trends for the modern and sustainable business](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/trends-for-the-modern-and-sustainable-business) It is not enough to run a great business. Consumers are crying out for sustainable businesses now! Globally, 55% of consumers are willing to pay more... Admin Apr 15, 2021 ### [How has retail changed since the beginning of 2020?](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/how-has-retail-changed-since-the-beginning-of-2020) It’s no secret that things have changed since the onset of the global pandemic. Many of us were strangers to wearing masks and I know that we weren’t... Admin Apr 14, 2021 ### [Brand continuity among multisite businesses: how Office Choice 'make local work'](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/brand-continuity-office-choice) We know that as a franchisor or a business with multiple sites, you’re going to be concerned with brand continuity. A lack of brand continuity can... Admin Apr 7, 2021 ### [Is it time to say goodbye to the 9-5?](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/is-it-time-to-say-goodbye-to-the-9-5) Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we are beginning to realise that some of the old work rituals might not be as relevant as we had once thought. Admin Mar 31, 2021 ### [What does “spreading yourself too thin” really mean?](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Mar 25, 2021 ### [Training and onboarding a new hire](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Mar 23, 2021 ### [Setting your franchise up for success](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Mar 18, 2021 ### [Running an effective staff meeting](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Mar 10, 2021 ### [Mastering the art of social media marketing](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Mar 10, 2021 ### [Growing your franchise: 6 ways to stimulate business growth](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Mar 7, 2021 ### [Motivation in the workplace](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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. Admin Mar 1, 2021 ### [Software superstars: software tips for 2021](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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. Admin Feb 28, 2021 ### [Our guide to organisation in the workplace](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Feb 25, 2021 ### [What kind of manager are you?](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Feb 16, 2021 ### [How to be a customer service superhero](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/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... Admin Feb 15, 2021 ### [Snap Print & Design launches ‘Snap Print-Design, Powered by Canva’](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Feb 9, 2021 ### [Making the most of employee engagement surveys](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/reasons-to-introduce-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... Admin Feb 3, 2021 ### [Managing a remote team](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Feb 1, 2021 ### [Bulk recruiting Christmas casuals](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Oct 29, 2020 ### [Franchise software relief fund increased from $200,000 to $2,000,000](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/franchise-software-relief-fund-increased) 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... Admin Sep 2, 2020 ### [Pitcher Partners' top tips for improving franchise business performance post COVID-19](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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. Admin Sep 1, 2020 ### [The Cheesecake Shop are using self-audits to improve quality and reduce site visits](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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. Admin Aug 25, 2020 ### [The unspectacular beauty of continuous improvement](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin Aug 11, 2020 ### [Helping to keep Bedshed connected](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/keeping-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... Admin Jul 21, 2020 ### [Snap Printing launches "Snap Central"](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin May 20, 2020 ### [Keeping staff engaged during lockdown](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/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... Admin May 2, 2020 ### [Announcing a $200,000 Franchise Relief Fund](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/post/announcing-a-200k-business-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... Admin Mar 28, 2020 [1](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/page/1) ... [ 5 ](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/page/5) [ 6 ](https://opcentral.com.au/about/blog/page/6)