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The indispensable role of cash in our society
John emphasises that cash is a crucial element in our financial system, indispensable in crises, vital for local economies, and a cornerstone of community banking.
Is your IT organisation creative? Here are 4 signs that will let you know
As companies digitally transform, they are looking to technology to solve business challenges. That mission demands IT teams with an unprecedented mix of technical and creative abilities…
How business crisis pressures can produce disruptive diamonds
Disruption waits for no one, especially not a pandemic. Innovative thinking should be top priority during a crisis. Read on…
Financial democratisation: The people are now dictating the money game, not banks
Demand, competition and technology are driving seismic changes in the financial landscape, with power heading from the banks to the people…
Let’s Talk: Opinion on the government’s stimulus packages
During the crisis, the government has unveiled many stimulus packages to support businesses and sustain the economy, including the JobKeeper payment, the early release of superannuation and the halting of property evictions. In dealing with this highly unprecedented event of a pandemic, the Australian government has had to quickly guide all states and territories through potential economy failure and […]
Your people and your data – getting the best value
How to get the best value from your data.
How to attract customers when your business isn’t exciting
How to make your business exciting all the time.
Five ways to a successful blog
1. Know your brand, know your audience The ‘who, what and why?’ of your company should ring true in everything you produce from the product/service you’re selling through to what you post on social. Once it is clear who you are, why you exist and what you stand for it’s much easier to curate content […]
Overworked and time poor: Perils of SMEs
Small business owners are on average working seven hours over time per week according to a poll involving over 1000 small and mid-sized businesses by accounting solutions provider, MYOB. While 39 per cent of business owners claimed that flexibility and a balanced lifestyle was more attractive than the financial benefits of operating a business, 59 […]
From monologue to dialogue: Why going social may be the best thing you’ve done for your business
The term ‘social media’ means something different to every single one of us. To some entrepreneurs, it may mean the next big thing – a powerful tool that promises unparalleled opportunity, which must be taken advantage of. To others, it’s simply a passing fad and an unprofitable marketing interest, a buzzword with no practical advantages. […]
Experiencing knowledge gaps? New startup mentoring scheme unveiled
In an environment that encourages new start-ups, more of us are finding the motivation to ‘bite the bullet’ in an attempt to carve a successful future from our own passions and skills. From fitness and hospitality to retail, technology and many more, there is a diverse range of new businesses out there – all driven […]
How to run a successful content marketing campaign
Over the last few months, there has been a noticeable shift in the online marketing campaigns of most businesses toward incorporating content marketing strategies. This is a direct result of the advisory from the search engine giants, particularly Google, to focus on providing the ultimate User Experience to end users by emphasizing fresh, relevant and […]
Co-founder and CEO of Milan Direct shares advice on starting, growing and staying competitive
From humble beginnings, Dean Ramler has turned his startup, Milan Direct, into Australia’s number one online furniture retailer. He shares his expert opinion and advice around starting, growing and staying competitive in the market. When you start a business, you’re so focused on the day to day that it’s difficult to step back and look […]
9 Tips on networking: The why and the how
When it comes to running a business, many people don’t like the networking aspect. It takes a lot of effort and can be difficult or uncomfortable. It’s easy to think that a good product or business idea is all you need to get started. I’m a big proponent of networking as it’s had a huge […]
Key factors to consider in healthcare office design
An inviting atmosphere at a healthcare clinic can be the difference between a continuous stream of patients and an empty waiting room.
Are you making these 4 colossal seminar presentation mistakes?
Much of the fear and anxiety over public speaking boils down to the unknown or ambiguous elements of the presentation itself. Even a little bit of preparation can significantly reduce your anxiety.
What’s your story? Why you need to hone your elevator pitch
‘What do you do?’ is a standard icebreaker, but it’s also a qualifier to see if there is potential to do business with the person standing before us.
Managing key person risk
Fortunately for large scale corporates, although key person risk can be nominally substantial, companies are well capitalised to weather the loss. The same cannot always be said for SMEs.
A beginner’s guide to investing in real estate
Real estate is a very competitive field, and beginners need to have a thorough understanding of what they are getting themselves into in order to make smart investments.
Why small business should not fear AI, but embrace it
When the words artificial intelligence are floated about many of us instantly think of self-aware and highly intelligent machines intent on the destruction of the human race, not small business advantages.
Starting up? 5 big questions to ask yourself before you do
Kind words can perhaps unintentionally disarm an entrepreneur into believing that it is obvious they will succeed. So before you turn your great idea into a business, there are some tough questions you need to ask yourself.
Maximising value from the IT budget to achieve better business outcomes
It has never been more vital than now for IT professionals to identify ways that can help the company as a whole make more intelligent business decisions. Importantly, they need to determine the best allocation of resources by gaining a better view of their IT and whether they are truly achieving value for the organisation.
7 laws to master networking
Dr John Demartini shares how to create more business leads than you could ever follow up on, by mastering the art of networking.
How to increase your Twitter engagement and boost your business
Platforms like Twitter work best if you use them to engage with potential followers and industry leaders rather than seeing them exclusively as a way to promote your message.