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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.
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Crystal ball gazing – keeping the future front of mind
Suelen McCallum | June 19, 2013
It’s really important to ensure that you have the right processes in place. Suelen McCallum explains how to avoid the pitfalls of doing business.
As often happens, ideas for newsletters and blogs come when you least expect them. I had a meeting with a new client recently, one with a very messy and sad story of deception and fraud. -
Seizure Management Planning
Epilepsy Action Australia | June 11, 2013
Your office has a diverse group of people and it’s important to ensure that you are ready to help in an emergency health situation. For those with Epilepsy it is important to have a seizure management plan in place.
Seizure management planning is just what it sounds like – coming up with a plan to manage seizures in different situations.
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Time Management: Do it once, right!
Shivani Gupta | June 11, 2013
Too much time is spent redoing things after they haven’t been done correctly. Shivani Gupta gives advice on how to ensure your business only does things once.
I was having a coffee at McDonalds before a client meeting in Sydney. I watched two young staff members putting stickers for a new promotion on tables. -
Evolving talent strategy to match the Millennial workforce reality
Les Pickett | June 10, 2013
There are a lot of stereotypes about the work ethic and demands of so-called Millennials, those employees that are under 33 years old. Les Pickett shares the data from a survey that both confirms and dispels common labels.
The earth beneath the feet of the workplace as we know it is shifting. As they have done throughout every stage of their lives Millennials, also known as Generation Y, are impacting the world around them.
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How the midmarket can beat the big guys at customer experience
Scott Middleton | June 6, 2013
As a medium sized business you are more agile and should be able to deliver a better customer service than larger companies. Scott Middleton explains how.
Providing your customers with a great experience across all platforms is something you can’t afford to ignore. The good news is cloud software services can help the mid market deliver a consistent experience, an important aspect of great customer experience, before Australia’s larger organisations are able to.
