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How do you keep staff motivated and ensure you have a thriving workplace? We talk to various business leaders and find out…

There’s always risk when it comes to pushing your business to the next level. When, how and why should you take the leap? Let’s talk…

Judging how to price your service or product can be challenging, particularly in areas where rivals are pushing competitive prices. So, how do you keep your business out of a pricing competition? Let’s talk…

To celebrate International Women’s Day, we gathered a number of women in business to discuss strategies for successful female entrepreneurship…

Automation, what is it good for? Is automation a good idea for all businesses? What limitations are there? Let’s talk..

Working from home is now a viable option for many businesses. So, this far into the pandemic, what do we think? Work office vs. Home? Let’s talk…

Running a business is a challenge at the best of times, but throw in a pandemic and the associated economic woes – and cost cutting has never been more important.

Increasing the sales of your business is more important now than ever. As Australia declines into the coronacession, businesses are being forced to adapt and pivot their sales strategies to ensure they maximise revenue. Take a look at this week’s Let’s Talk, where industry leaders share their top tips to increase sales. Kylie Gleeson-Long, Managing […]

Figuring out where to best invest your time and money is a difficult task. As businesses scale, leaders’ daily tasks become more and more unpredictable. When time becomes money, it is imperative that businesses effectively allocate their resources. We explore how business leaders have invested their time and money to generate successful outcomes. Mike Featherstone, […]

2020 has been a year where the discussion of workplace flexibility has been at the forefront of every company in Australia.  With what has been a pretty unpredictable year, it has been difficult for business owners and leaders to create lasting company policy regarding the flexibility of their employees and their workplace culture. There’s a […]

Without customers, there is no business, and retaining and attracting loyal customers has never been so important, with the coronavirus outbreak really testing the sustainability, agility and adaptability of many companies.  We often talk about the importance of customer experience and service, but what exactly are the secrets behind achieving it, particularly this year with […]

When carrying out interviews, what are the best questions and strategies you use to determine whether the candidate is really the right person for the role? Is there a standard set of questions that works best, or is each individual and role unique in its approach? Today we are asking the experts and business leaders […]

Culture is often talked about as one of the most important things to ensure a successful company. Without a positive work culture, employees are understandably less motivated, inspired and productive, leading to a loss in sales and growth further down the line. Start-ups are renowned for having a great culture. Their agility gives them the […]

Technology advancement has never been more important than in 2020, with the pandemic revealing the true importance of digital transformation and efficiency. Businesses with solid technology support in place were able to move to a WFH model much more seamlessly than those without, which of course, will have had not-so-great knock-on effects further down the […]

Covid-19 has reshaped retail and given business owners in the industry many unprecedented challenges so far this year. As shops on the high street were forced to close overnight under lockdown rules, consumers switched behaviours and eCommerce saw a huge uptake.  What have been the pros and cons for retail businesses considering the circumstances of […]

In today’s Let’s Talk we are discussing the fear that comes with starting a business with different founders who have been there and come through it. When starting entering into any new chapter, challenge or unknown territory in life, fear is a natural emotion that arises. This is particularly the case in entrepreneurship where you […]

Franchise businesses, although sharing many qualities with non-franchises, have their own unique ups and downs that come with the relationship of the existing brand and business model.  There is support and systems in place, which can provide a great growth trajectory, but on the other side of that, it can lack the flexibility that entrepreneurs […]

The new financial year has arrived, but the effects and financial difficulties of covid-19 are unfortunately likely to continue for a while longer. With that in mind, today we are discussing the best tips and strategies for leaders in terms of the best financial practices going forward. Now more than ever, it’s important to get to grips […]

Running a business of course comes with legal responsibility, but knowing what’s required and how to comply with law can be difficult, particularly for many smaller businesses that don’t have the resources, budget or in-house team for legal support. The coronavirus pandemic has emphasised how hard it can be for businesses to navigate legal changes […]

A lot of businesses will need to pitch for investment from the likes of venture capital funds, banks or angel investors at some point on their growth trajectory. However, many founders and entrepreneurs are unfamiliar with the pitching process, as well as the pros and cons of working with different investors. Today we are aiming […]