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    WORKING WITH YOU TO MAKE YOUR BUSINESS MORE SUCCESSFUL

    The Blueprint for a Strong, Sustainable Business

    Running a successful business isn’t just about having a great product or service—it’s about building a company that can grow, adapt, and thrive over time. To do that, you need to ask yourself some hard questions about how your business operates, where it’s headed, and whether the systems you have in place are actually working for you.


    Reputation: What Are People Saying About You?

    Your reputation is what people say about your business when you're not in the room. Are customers raving about your service, or are they warning others to stay away? Are employees proud to work for you, or are they counting the days until they can leave?

    The real question is: Are they right?

    Reputation isn’t built overnight—it’s a reflection of your actions, decisions, and customer experiences over time. If the perception doesn’t match your intentions, it’s time to figure out why.


    Vision: Where Will Your Business Be in 5-10 Years?

    If you don’t have a clear vision for your business, you’re just reacting to whatever comes your way. A strong vision sets the destination and helps you make the right strategic moves.

    Ask yourself:

    • What do you want your business to look like in 5-10 years?
    • Is that vision realistic and achievable?
    • Are you taking steps today that align with where you want to be tomorrow?

    A vision without a plan is just a dream. A vision with a strategy? That’s how you build something great.


    Design: Is Your Business Structured for Maximum Performance?

    The way your business is structured can make or break your efficiency. Are roles and responsibilities clearly defined? Does your team have the authority and resources they need to make decisions?

    Good business design ensures that everyone is on the same page. When employees understand their roles and how they contribute to the bigger picture, they’re more engaged, more productive, and more motivated.


    Strategy: Do You Have a Roadmap to Success?

    A vision without a strategy is like setting a goal to run a marathon without a training plan. A good business strategy should outline a 3-5 year roadmap that keeps your team focused and motivated.

    Key questions to ask:

    • Does your team understand the long-term goals of the business?
    • Do they know what role they play in achieving those goals?
    • Is your strategy flexible enough to adapt to changing market conditions?

    A clear, well-communicated strategy keeps everyone moving in the same direction.


    Organisation Capability: How Do You Attract and Keep Good People?

    Your business is only as strong as the people behind it. Attracting, developing, and retaining top talent should be a priority.

    Think about:

    • Why do people join your business?
    • More importantly, why do they stay?
    • Are you providing opportunities for growth, development, and career progression?

    If you want to build a high-performing team, invest in your people.


    Analytics: Are You Measuring What Matters?

    You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Businesses need systems and processes in place to track individual and overall business performance.

    The key questions:

    • Are your current metrics still relevant?
    • Do they provide meaningful insights that drive better decision-making?
    • Are they helping or hindering progress?

    If your analytics aren’t giving you a clear picture of what’s working and what’s not, it’s time to rethink your approach.


    Efficiency: Are Your Systems and Processes Working for You?

    Inefficiency costs money, time, and energy. If your systems and processes are outdated, slow, or unnecessarily complicated, they’re holding your business back.

    Ask yourself:

    • Where are the bottlenecks in your operations?
    • Are there areas where automation or new technology could improve efficiency?
    • Are processes clear and easy to follow, or do they create confusion?

    Efficiency isn’t about cutting corners—it’s about maximizing impact with the least amount of wasted effort.


    Compliance: Are You Playing by the Rules?

    Compliance isn’t just about avoiding fines or lawsuits—it’s about running a responsible, ethical business. Whether it’s workplace safety, fair work practices, or industry regulations, staying compliant protects both your employees and your reputation.

    Make sure:

    • You understand the legal and ethical obligations relevant to your industry.
    • Risks have been identified and addressed.
    • Employees are trained on compliance requirements.

    Ignoring compliance might not seem like a big deal—until it becomes one.


    Work Style & Culture: Is Everyone on Board?

    Company culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s the glue that holds your business together. The way your team works, communicates, and collaborates determines how engaged and productive they are.

    Ask yourself:

    • Does your culture reflect your business values?
    • Is everyone aligned with the company’s mission?
    • If not, why not?

    A toxic or disengaged workplace culture can silently sabotage your business from the inside out. Fixing it should be a priority.


    Deliverables: Are You Doing the Right Things Consistently?

    At the end of the day, success is built on daily, weekly, and monthly habits. What are the key activities that keep your business running smoothly?

    Consider:

    • Are you focusing on the right priorities?
    • Are you doing too much or too little?
    • Could better delegation improve productivity?

    Consistency is key. Small, intentional actions compound over time to create  positive  outcomes  and  results.


    “Building a successful business isn’t about luck—it’s about having the right foundation, strategy, and people in place. By regularly evaluating these key areas, you can identify gaps, make improvements, and set your business up for sustainable growth.”


    Steve  Booth,  Director,  SjB  Business  Consulting 


    WHERE WE CAN HELP

    Business Strategy, Planning & Risk


    * Development and or review of HR Strategy & Business plans including KPIs and Performance measures

     * Development of resourcing strategies and plans

    * Identification of Risk and the development of registers and process to monitor and mitigate  Risk


    People


    * Review and advise on contracts of employment and remuneration packages 

    * Prepare and/or review workplace policies and provide advice on implementation 

    * Advise how to effectively consult with employees about workplace change


    Performance


    * Establish performance targets, measures and process 

    * Advise on remuneration and reward 

    * Advise and assist in managing performance and whether conduct warrants disciplinary action, including termination

    * Prepare performance improvement plans and advise how to performance manage employees


    Free  Business Health Check: 


    We will work with you to comprehensively review your existing policy and procedure framework and assess your workplace against Fair Work Australia’s legal compliance as well as general Risk and Quality requirements. This approach illustrates areas requiring attention so we can discuss the best solutions and also allows us to develop a thorough understanding of your people and structure and what makes your business unique.  


    WHAT  WE  CAN  DO  FOR  YOU


     · Provide advice in regard to job structure,  job descriptions, recruiting options and process including advertisement preparation and interview techniques 

    · Review and advise on contracts of employment and remuneration packages

    · Prepare and/or review workplace policies and provide advice on implementation

    · Advise how to effectively consult with employees about workplace change

    · Advise and assist in managing performance and whether conduct warrants disciplinary action, including termination  

    · Prepare performance improvement plans and advise how to performance manage employees 


    HOW WE WORK


    We are more than happy to undertake a specific project,  provide advice through a retainer arrangement or design a unique approach tailored to the needs of your business. 


    HOW TO GET STARTED


    We can organise an obligation free meeting to discuss your needs and the best way we can assist, or we can take a slightly more formal approach and conduct a free Business Health Check. An initial short, no obligation meeting or a chat over coffee can get you started.








    Recent IR Changes

    Minimum wages increase 3.5% from 1 July 2025


    The Fair Work Commission has announced a 3.5% increase to:


    • the National Minimum Wage
    • minimum pay rates under awards.


    The increase applies from the first full pay period starting on or after 1 July 2025.

    We’re working to update our tools and resources with the new pay rates close to 1 July.


    Learn more about this increase and how to prepare at https://www.fairwork.gov.au/pay-and-wages/minimum-wages



    Changes to how you manage Casual Employees - 27 March 2021.

     On Friday 26 March 2021, the Fair Work Act 2009 (FW Act) was amended to change workplace rights and obligations for casual employees. 


    These changes came into effect on Saturday 27 March 2021.
    The Amendment Act introduces a:
    · Casual Employment Information Statement· definition of casual employment· pathway for casual employees to move to full-time or part-time (permanent) employment.


    Employers should review their casual arrangements; terms contained in contracts of employment; review patterns of hours of casuals for eligibility to offer conversion and ensure compliance with conversion provisions. 

    Closing Loopholes Legislation 15 December 2023 to 2025.

    The Fair Work Legislation Amendment (Closing Loopholes) Act 2023 received Royal Assent on 14 December 2023, with changes taking effect at different times from 15 December 2023 to 2025. 

    These changes include: 

    ·  rules for labour hire workers 

    ·  criminalising intentional wage underpayments 

    ·  new discrimination protections 

    ·  small business redundancy exemptions 

    ·  workplace delegates’ rights 

    ·  right of entry 

    ·  compulsory conciliation conferences in protected action ballot matters. 

    Find out more at:

    Closing Loopholes

    and

    https://www.fairwork.gov.au/sites/default/files/2024-01/closing-loopholes-timeline.pdf

    The Right to Disconnect - Small Business 26 August 2025

    The right to disconnect applies to employees of small business employers from 26 August 2025. It has applied to employees of non-small business employers since 26 August 2024.

    The right to disconnect gives employees the right to refuse to monitor, read or reply to contact (or attempted contact) outside their working hours, unless doing so is unreasonable. This includes contact (or attempted contact) from an employer or a third party.

    Casual changes

    From 26 August 2025, eligible casuals employed by a small business can issue a notice to their employer (in writing) to change to full-time or part-time employment under the employee choice pathway. There are rules you need to follow when making or responding to a notice.

    https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/start-right-disconnect-and-casual-changes-small-businesses#whats-changed

    About Us

    About Steve Booth

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    Steve is a highly experienced and pragmatic Human Resources professional, with more than 45 years in executive and strategic HR and business leadership roles. 


    He understands the bottom line but never loses sight of the fact that people are an organisation’s most valuable asset.

    Across his career, Steve has worked with businesses of all sha

    Steve is a highly experienced and pragmatic Human Resources professional, with more than 45 years in executive and strategic HR and business leadership roles. 


    He understands the bottom line but never loses sight of the fact that people are an organisation’s most valuable asset.

    Across his career, Steve has worked with businesses of all shapes and sizes—from small start-ups and family-owned enterprises to organisations with workforces of more than 10,000 employees. He knows that operational excellence is the foundation for strategic success and sustainable business growth.


    What makes Steve different is his ability to translate decades of expertise into practical, down-to-earth advice. Whether he’s working with a five-person business or a large-scale enterprise, he adapts his approach to deliver clear, effective guidance that helps people and businesses thrive.


    Based in Koolewong on the NSW Central Coast for over 40 years, Steve brings not only deep professional knowledge but also a strong local presence. He offers high-level HR and strategic business support tailored to the unique needs and challenges of local businesses—no matter their size.

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    “HC Partners required expert HR knowledge and business support to help us ensure that our strategic and operational functions were on track.

    Steve has assisted us with issues ranging from reviewing and rewriting our employee HR procedures & policies, recruitment advertisements and employment contracts to guiding us in the preparation for C

    “HC Partners required expert HR knowledge and business support to help us ensure that our strategic and operational functions were on track.

    Steve has assisted us with issues ranging from reviewing and rewriting our employee HR procedures & policies, recruitment advertisements and employment contracts to guiding us in the preparation for CPA/CA Quality audits. The latter including the review and update of our Quality and Risk Manuals and the preparation of functional quality procedure flow charts.

    I would recommend SjB Business Consulting to any small to medium business that is currently undergoing change or simply wants to ensure that it is operationally and industrially compliant”

    Ryan Matthews, Director 

    HC Partners, Central Coast. NSW 


    “It has been my pleasure to work with Steve in both Australia and Singapore over a ten year period. I have no hesitation in recommending Steve for any role. He is indeed the consummate professional who will add significant value to any organisation he is involved with.

    I will be happy to elaborate on the above to anyone smart enough to consider engaging him.” 

    John Hewitt, MD, Yokogawa Asia Pacific


    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    Testimonials/ Client Comments

    “Steve is the best HR executive I have ever worked with! It's very simple! 

    He knows people and he knows business and brings a practical, commercial and down to earth approach to HR that is, frankly, often lacking.

    For any business looking for HR advice and support, I have no hesitation in recommending him 100%”

    Philip Pryor, CEO, Family Bus

    “Steve is the best HR executive I have ever worked with! It's very simple! 

    He knows people and he knows business and brings a practical, commercial and down to earth approach to HR that is, frankly, often lacking.

    For any business looking for HR advice and support, I have no hesitation in recommending him 100%”

    Philip Pryor, CEO, Family Business Central. Australia and New Zealand


    “I have worked with Steve Booth for approximately 10 years. Steve's ability to look through the noise and technical clutter and guide you to the core problems and issues is invaluable. Steve is also a great guide and mentor for running through ‘what if’ type solutions as often you are too close and simply do not see that you can be introducing a new problem. Steve has been my consistent go to person when I need objective guidance. I highly recommend Steve and will continue to use him to improve the performance of my business.”

    Jason Marsh, Director Technical Services, Yokogawa Australia and New Zealand

      

     


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