Business Essentials

To join this club you have to make a pledge: “There is no right or wrong, there is only what I like and don’t like.” In 2011, in an industry full of pretention, Justin Dry and Andre Eikmeier founded an online wine community with down-to-earth ideals. By July 2016 Vinomofo had 450,000 members and set its sights on overseas markets. In this first part of the Vinomofo story, Justin Dry explains how Vinomofo fought off the big wine sellers by offering some of the very best wines at great prices – and built a passionate following in the process.

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As the vaccination rate among Australians increases, many businesses are considering what they can do to stay open. Can they mandate a ‘no jab, no job’ policy? Well, the law is not so clear, says Karen Gately, CEO of Corporate Dojo. Sure, there are valid reasons why a business owner would want to ensure their staff are fully vaccinated, but how should they address the issue with their team?

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COVID has accelerated the change in the buying habits of consumers. They are much more educated about what they want to buy, and they can more easily shop around and compare prices thanks to the internet. There’s very little time to stand still, says sales expert, Sue Barrett. What can you do right now to get your sales back on track? Sue has seven practical steps on building a viable sales strategy – and something which you need to revisit regularly to keep the momentum going.

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If you’re moving your business in to a new building, be careful when you sign on the dotted line. You want to avoid any mistakes when you’re discussing terms on a property lease. Paul Brennan of Brennans Solicitors says it’s best practice to consult a lawyer. The next best thing is to negotiate hard with the real estate agent.

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Being a leader is one thing, but leading your team to operate at its peak - building a high-performance team - is another thing all together. Jake Bridges is a Partner/ Facilitator at Leading Teams, an organisation best known for its success with high profile Australian sports teams, even though the majority of their clients are in the corporate sector. Jake explains what goes into building a high performing team and how critical the nexus between leadership and culture is, in doing so.

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Is the idea that trust should be earned and not given, an outdated one? And who has the right to call out bad behaviour in the workplace? Well, Mark LeBusque is a Harvard-trained consultant, and Founder & Director of The Human Manager and he has some strong advice for both and ultimately strengthen the circle of trust.

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The recent Olympics and Paralympics are timely reminders of why coaching is so important, not just for sport, but business, too. Les Watson says there are many types of business coaching, whether it’s for you, your team, or the front-line staff. Les outlines what you should expect from a business coach. Good coaching, he says, is an investment, not a cost – and you can use a coach in any stage of your business journey.

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The initial shock of COVID has now become a daily financial struggle for a lot of businesses. How do you ensure that your business can keep itself above water during the worst economic crisis in generations? Cashflow expert, Leanne Berry of Love Your Numbers bookkeeping firm, offers her top tips for businesses looking to keep a tight rein on their finances.

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The term “selling” is off-putting to Bob Beaumont. It reeks of manipulation – it’s like you’re forcing someone to do something against their will. Instead, you want your customers to want to buy from you – and that’s what Bob’s done so well over many decades with his very successful Beaumont Tiles franchise. He shares his lifetime of sales tips, including his friendly, no-pressure approach on the shop floor.

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35 years ago, he ran a tiny scuba diving shop in Sydney and knew nothing about business. Andrew Griffiths has learned some huge lessons along the way.

Andrew is the first to admit that he’s made mistakes, plenty of them! But as he marks his first 35 years of business life, he defines quite precisely the reasons for his success and why so many business people are attracted to his work – his books, his coaching and his presentations. Andrew also reflects on some personal considerations which, to him, have been essential to his success.

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