Motivation tips from an Olympic star

Olympic superstar Kriss Akabusi gives business owners his message. That motivation isn't about shouting at people, dictating to them or intimidating them. It's about inspiring them; bringing out that something special that everyone has inside. He reveals what it really takes.

Designing an incentive package for staff and sales reps

Sales people are often paid a low basic salary which is then topped up with commission on the sales they bring in. But is this a fair and effective way of rewarding staff? More important, is it best for the business? Find out how one organisation increased sales by 50% simply by changing its commission structure. How to design an effective commission scheme.

How to motivate your team with profit-sharing

Who are the most efficient workers on earth? Entrepreneurs. They are far more productive than any other class of people. But what makes them efficient? And how can you use this knowledge to improve the productivity of normal employees?

How to motivate staff for exceptional performance

Ensuring staff can operate the way you wish may not be easy. Ensuring they want to can be downright difficult. Discover how motivation can make all the difference. Includes 16 dos and don'ts, and analyses examples of motivational successes and failures.

How to motivate yourself to win

As a self-employed person, what do you do when that 'get up and go' deserts you? Here are some techniques to rejuvenate your motivation. Includes an understanding of what causes demotivation and nine ways to boost movtivation.

How to motivate and empower your team

Getting the most from your team is the hallmark of a successful manager. The key to this is motivating people and giving them space to develop themselves. Learn how one tycoon makes it works in practice and how you can become a great leader yourself.

The magic of metaphor

If you could communicate 'messages' to your staff with impact, wisdom, and memorability, what difference would that make to your business? And what difference would it make to other people's perception of you as leader and motivator? Then harness the power of story-telling - it's inspired people since the dawn of time.

Is now the time to reinvent yourself?

Staring at my morning cup of coffee the other day, I became convinced that there had to be greater reasons to go to work than make the boss look good at my expense. Who are you really working for? It should be yourself - and it may be time to reinvent that person! Your biggest customer, however, is the 'you' within you. It's vital to keep that 'you' happy, challenged and alert. That way you'll be better prepared to respond to daily crises.

Just a minute to motivate

Whatever sort of team you have, whether it is a small group of employees or one part-time helper, you are going to be more successful if they work effectively. We look at some quick and easy ways to help keep your staff motivated - and your business thriving.

Motivate a team

What do you do when that 'get up and go' deserts your team? Are you inspiring to work with? We look at how to inspire other people by understanding how to motivate them.

Give them praise and baubles

Tokens of appreciation and words of thanks for a job well done cost little or nothing, but they make a mighty and lasting impression on people. Here's a deceptively simple way to motivate people.

Cure those post-holiday blues

Motivating staff can be difficult at the best of times, but especially during and immediately after the holiday season. Find out how to improve morale after a holiday.

What works best - the carrot or the stick?

What's the best way to motivate staff - the carrot or the stick? It's a question many business owners have asked themselves. We throw insight on the debate, and also offer some motivational tips.

How to motivate and inspire your team

What's the biggest single asset in your business? No prizes for guessing it's your staff. Get your staff inspired and there is nothing you can't achieve! Treat them right, and you can take on the world. Treat them wrong ... Here are some tips to help motivate and inspire your staff.