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I am always on the look out for things to give  small businesses the edge. Long term readers know I have had an interest in Feng Shui for a while, which is why I asked Julie McLeod from Kharma Consulting to write a guest article for this edition about how to Feng Shui your office. 

We then look at the impact of furniture on your employee's performance before I talk a bit about a brilliant industry association that is really making a difference to its members. 

THIS WEEK

How to Feng Shui Your Office

In this guest article by Julie McLeod, Julie takes us through a case study of a Feng Shui consultation she recently completed on a home based business.

The article is packed full of great Feng Shui tips on what to look for in your office if you want to increase customer flow and satisfaction, as well as employee morale.

ALSO IN THIS EDITION

HR Tip - Staff Office Seating

Have you taken a look lately at the seats and desks your employees are sitting at? What message are you sending to your team and are you complying with WHS legislation?

Business of the Week - Nursery & Garden Industry Association

This industry group is one of the most proactive I have seen in many years. The benefits they provide to members is truly exceptional and the industry members I recently met are proactive and positive (even with the drought and the economic downturn). Check out a bit more about the NGIA.

Blog Post of the week: Taking on the Keyword Big Guns

Niche businesses are where small business can dominate - that's why keyword research is vitally important!

Next week ...

Performance Management Misconceptions - Breaking Down the Myths

Have a great week!

exuberantly yours

Ingrid

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PS: This week's blog also included a post about Putting the Fun Back In