So you want to become a NatHERS Assessor
So you want to become a NatHERS Assessor? Here’s some things to consider… You have decided to become a NatHERS Assessor, but have you researched what’s involved? There are a number of factors that need to be considered when thinking about becoming an Assessor. In...
Key Tips with windows and use of the NatHERS Software
This week our guest contributor Rebecca Robins, MD of Efficiency Assessments, shares her tips on dealing with windows in the NatHERS software packages. In my experience, when it comes to windows, the data and requirements are not clear to both new and existing...
Knowing the documents is as important as knowing the software
By Guest Contributor - Rebecca Robins - MD Efficiency Assessments One of the most critical and a key part of being a good Assessor is the relationship between entering data into the NatHERS Software and the regulatory documentation and procedures surrounding that...
Three Key Factors for Establishing a Successful Mentoring Partnership
By Guest Contributor Rebecca Robins - MD Efficiency Assessments Mentoring means different things to different people. The way I see it, mentoring is a partnership where a more experienced person works with someone with less experience to help maintain and promote...
What does 2019 hold for solopreneurs?
Solopreneurship has exploded in recent years. There are now millions of people globally who fit the description of “an individual entrepreneur who works alone and runs their business single-handedly”. But just because you’re running solo, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t...
3 Easy Ways To Collect Customer Feedback
Anyone who runs a business knows the importance of customer feedback. Listening to customers will help you make better-informed business decisions around your services and operations. It will alert you to problems, so you can stop them from happening again. And...
Why you need to offer employee perks, and how to do it on a shoestring budget
PwC has a Lego room, Commonwealth Bank has an onsite wellness centre, Deloitte offers free cooking classes, and Rio Tinto gives discounts on diamonds. With some of Australia’s biggest employers offering impressive perks, the pressure is on for smaller businesses to...
How to Avoid End-of-Year Burnout
Do you feel like you’re limping to the end-of-year finish line? Most business owners know the feeling. The festive holidays roll around, but rather than looking forward to some time with your friends and family, you feel like you’ve hit the wall. You’re low on energy...
4 Business Goals For 2019 You Can Plan For Now
It’s almost that time of year again. With the holiday season fast approaching, thoughts turn to the 12 months ahead. What are our goals? What will we do better?What do we want to change? As a business owner, you don’t need to wait until January 1 to start working...
The Dark Side Of Being A Business Owner
Your business has survived its first couple of years. Word is getting out and your reputation is building. Profits are starting to grow. But something isn’t right. Your relationships are strained. Your health is suffering. You don’t have the time or energy for...
