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Being your best self at work, study & play
Clive Leach | August 6, 2013The power of positivity should never be underestimated. Clive Leach explains.
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How to get all your executive team on the same page with your strategy
Shawn Callahan | August 6, 2013Developing and revisiting your company’s strategy is an important part of your business. Shawn Callahan explains how strategies can elvolve even after they have been finalised.
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Protecting business travellers: ensuring they return to work fit and healthy
Tony Gherardin | July 30, 2013Are you ensuring your staff are properly vacinated before going overseas? Dr Tony Gherardin explains what your company should do before sending staff on business trips.
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Women in Finance: what it takes to get ahead in this sector
Lorna Nolan | July 30, 2013Financial institutions are increasingly waking up to the value women as leaders can bring to their organisation and steps are being taken to bridge the divide. Lorna Nolan explains.
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Common sense cyber security tips
Paul Simms | July 23, 2013Is your business protecting itself online? Paul Simms outlines some common risks and ways to ensure your business is safe.
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At the bottom of the top, Australia and the 2013 Global Innovation Index
Tim Mazzarol | July 23, 2013Where does Australia sit in terms of innovation? Tim Mazzarol takes an in-depth look at a recent study.
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Goodbye carbon tax: hello ETS
Professor Kevin Parton | July 17, 2013The carbon tax will be scrapped next year in favour of an early start to an emissions trading scheme (ETS). Charles Sturt University (CSU) economist Professor Kevin Parton outlines the implications of the decision.
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Signatures abolished – it all makes dollars and sense
Jost Stollmann | July 16, 2013Changes will be made to the way we use our credit cards from early next year. Jost Stollmann explains what is in store for those who believe plastic is fantastic.
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Take measured risks when expanding
Shivani Gupta | July 10, 2013Thinking about taking the next step and expanding your business? Shivani Gupta shares her tips on how to get it right.
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Developing Millennials into leaders
Les Pickett | July 9, 2013Generation Y, also called the millennial generation, is perceived as being creative and technically savvy. Les Pickett shares the results from a survey into the challenges and opportunities for companies managing younger employees.
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Conquering the time management challenge
Darren Woolley | July 9, 2013Does your day seem to be eaten up by back to back meetings and people running late? Darren Woolley shares some tips on how to beat the time management blues.
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Political turmoil from a financial perspective
John Craig | July 3, 2013There is an ongoing discussion about the political consequences of having Kevin Rudd as Prime Minister. John Craig from Bell Potter explores what it means for the financial markets.
Financial markets have been somewhat relieved with the recent turmoil in Australian politics. Financial markets seem to be more strongly favouring the coalition than the Government, particularly with the unpopular mining tax and carbon tax.
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How social media networking can help grow your business
NAB - Business View | June 26, 2013Highlighting your areas of expertise and connecting with people with similar interests is one of the best ways to go about marketing yourself and your business via social media. Mike Boorn Plener explains how.
Social media can be the cheapest, fastest and most effective way to get your message across. Yet, while most business owners are aware of the benefits, few are making the most of them.
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Productivity: creating a government of ‘doers’ not ‘gunnas’
Peter Fritz | June 25, 2013Too much time is spent on discussing, researching and strategising projects and not enough emphasis is placed on implementation. Peter Fritz explains how it’s time to incentivise project completion.
Decide faster, implement faster, monitor better, develop the right incentives to drive the process, that’s what’s needed to ensure Australia is productive.
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The importance of e-mail security for your business
Paul Simms | June 20, 2013
When was the last time you reviewed your email security strategy? Paul Simms explains what you should have in place to ensure your business is protected from hackers.
Sending emails can be extremely dangerous, and there have been many security breaches that have resulted from people communicating in this way.