"Where there's a universal problem, there's a big opportunity"

This interesting perspective on innovation belongs to Ben Thompson, Founder and CEO of Employment Hero, the all-in-one Cloud based HR Platform. He joins us on this episode of the Be Better Off Show to discuss all things entrepreneurship and employment. Tune in to learn:

- Why automation and online working is the way of the future

- How to get ahead of the curve in response to the recession

- The reality of working in a family business

If you want to find the right team, build a highly productive workforce, and hire with certainty, good news! There is a way. However it involves looking beneath the surface, to understand your candidates subconscious… With the help from our friends at True Colours People Solutions, in this episode you will learn:

- How a scientific survey can reduce staff turnover, improve your business and streamline your recruitment process

- How to highlight essential subconscious strengths and traits in yourself and business

- How to utilise all education resources, broaden your scope and find your skill

Across 45 years in business, Bright & Duggan have established themself as Australia's leader in strata, although like most businesses, it certainly was not an overnight success. On this episode of the Be Better Off Show, we are joined by Group Managing Director, Chris Duggan, to explain the role of strata legislation and its impact on property development. Tune in to learn:

- Succession planning, restructuring and transitioning a partnership

- How to increase staff motivation through ownership

- Why the strata management industry is providing such attractive career opportunities for young people

From being unable to afford airfares, to having the highest NPS on the ASX, Macquarie Telecom Group has come an incredibly long way over the last 25 years. On this episode of the Be Better Off Show, we are joined by Co-Founder and CEO, David Tudehope, who explains how he and his brother managed to build this business from the ground up. Tune in to learn:

- The power of knowing your clients via net promoter score (NPS)

- The issues associated with publicly listing your company too early

- David's advice for going into a partnership with siblings

If you're seeking a deep analysis into the state of the Australian economy, we can think of no better place to learn than this week's episode of The Be Better Off Show. As the Business Editor for Sky News Australia, Ross Greenwood is the man to inform you of…

- The challenges that have shaken the Australian economy and how the workforce has had to adjust accordingly.

- The power of productivity for economic growth.

- The Australian Budget and the foreshadowing of which assets will receive a large budget in the coming financial year…

- Deciphering the Russian Government's attack on Ukraine and the outcome for both the European economy and Australia.

An extraordinary journey about finding your path in business with Sean Garlick of Garlo's Pies! Tune into this episode of The Be Better Off Show to master your mindset around leveraging connections to start a business and…

- How to set expectations for people and your staff when processes are unfamiliar

- Make great decisions that'll help grow your business and keep the right people motivated.

- Sustaining great business relationships despite adverse events such as the pandemic!

Pursuing the business of your dreams is no walk in the park, particularly given the competitive nature of the retail, homewares and gifting industry. Tune in to this episode of The Be Better Off Show to learn:

- The reality of being a first-generation business owner

- About Elie's journey from knocking door to door to becoming the pioneer of the Australiana trend

- The beauty of finding your niche avenue and purpose in business as an entrepreneur

An episode bringing to you the value of creativity to push you to business success with the Founder of La La Land: Elie Azzi!

Unconventional ideas are the starting point for revolutionary businesses. This episode is a chat with Jane Gleeson-White, author and lecturer who combined her passion for writing, accounting and history to write the award winning book, Double Entry: How the Merchants of Venice Created Modern Finance. Tune into this fascinating episode to find out:

- How to unlock creativity in what are typically seen as 'uncreative' roles

- The importance of leveraging accounting's direct connection to the Renaissance period when managing finances

- The benefits of freedom to empower your colleagues & employees.

A must listen about taking your passion and reinventing perspectives in traditional industries.

Unsure where to start with building a name for your business? Tune into this episode of The Be Better Off Show. Season 5 opener to learn:

- How to capture a beginners' mindset when running a business

- How to create a brand that brings joy

- Giving yourself energy to empower others

- Maximising diversity and different perspectives to benefit your business….and much more.

From Dove to Lipton, Omo, and all the way to T2, as the CEO of Unilever ANZ, Nicky Sparshott is the one to ask. She is a remarkable CEO overlooking products used by over 2.5 billion every day!

Doing what you have always done, will only get you what you have always got! This week, we're joined by the Founder of Foundr Magazine - Nathan Chan. Nathan, started Foundr to help him find work in Marketing, instead he managed to kick off a global marketing phenomenon. Brett and Nathan chat about scaling up and nurturing your thirst for knowledge as well as how your first job usually isn't your dream job. This episode leads the pack when it comes to inspiration and motivation. End your year on a high.