Business Essentials

Divorce can be stressful enough, but more so perhaps when running a business. Is there a way to separate, without breaking up the business and without resorting to law courts?

Yes, there is, says family lawyer Jennifer Hetherington. It's called collaborative practice – a mediation process for couples to finalise the legal aspects of their separation without court. It’s about meeting the needs of the family as a whole, including young children and adult children, by minimising conflict. And it can save the business in the process.

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People do business with people they like and trust. That's why it's more important than ever these days to build your personal brand.

That's according to Andrew Ford of personal brand building company, Social Star. He explains how to build your profile online to reflect your personality and credibility and to help you stand out.

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Is COVID providing the silver lining you need to jump into the property market? Veteran Melbourne real estate agent and commentator James Tostevin says it’s a terrific market for buyers as long as you have all your ducks lined up, and that includes conversations with the bank. He offers wise perspectives for anyone buying or selling during this unsettling coronavirus time.  

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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 a 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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It's hard enough running a business in normal times. With the extra burden the coronavirus crisis has inflicted, business owners need to develop strategies to support themselves and those around them. Managing Director of Barrington Centre, Rhonda Andrews, has some practical advice around managing your people – especially if they’re now working remotely – as well as the importance of looking after yourself.

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LinkedIn is one of the best social media platforms for reaching out individually to prospective clients. The problem is, insists LinkedIn expert Ty Giuliani, business owners aren't active enough to get the results. Ty shares his tips on developing a strategy and framework to establishing rapport with your market and creating business opportunities.

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No business is immune to cashflow issues. And now, with COVID-19, many business owners are feeling the pinch more than ever. Cashflow specialist, Paul Roach draws upon decades of experience assisting SMEs to provide a practical guide to business growth and profitability. He offers simple changes and ways of working smarter, which are outlined in his new book, Smarter Business Stronger Cashflow.

Reference

To purchase Paul Roach's book, Smarter Business Stronger Cashflow, head to:
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Mums are Australia’s most influential consumer group. Their collective spending power is vast. But a new report from Marketing to Mums Founder and CEO, Katrina McCarter, has revealed a shift in their attitudes and habits as a result of COVID-19 - and brands would do well to take note if they want to better understand the ‘mother of all opportunities’ that this presents.

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If merging with another business is something you’re considering during these turbulent times, there’s a lot to consider and you need to plan carefully. Where do you start, what are the risks and how do you find a perfect partner?

Mergers can provide a great solution for business owners looking at the next step for themselves personally and for the business they’ll eventually leave to others. But Nick Miller of Hunt & Hunt Lawyers has some wise advice about the process. Give yourself plenty of time, be aware of the risks – because there are plenty – and prepare, prepare, prepare.

 

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Our preoccupation with making ends meet, paying the bills, the wages, sorting out stock levels and generally keeping the lights on may lead us to overlook the fundamental reasons why people do business with us. It’s our ASSETS, says Author, Trainer, and all-round storyteller Colin Pearce, and he means it in a very personal way.

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