Business Essentials

Effective leaders stand apart by focusing on people rather than just managing processes. As uncertainty grows, leaders must provide clear communication, even when they lack all the answers themselves. This includes reinforcing the team’s vision, purpose, and expectations. That’s according to communication specialist, Leah Mether, who says leaders must demonstrate care while setting clear, realistic performance expectations.

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If you're hiring new sales staff – or anyone for that matter – don't be lax with on-boarding them, insists sales expert Colin Pearce. A proper induction process is important to get the best out of your sales team, and it's one of the training programs that Colin provides through his Colin Pearce Academy.

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How often do you think about the way you look, the clothes you wear, the way you sound, and even the way you walk, stand or sit? These are all elements of your personal brand, that can help you make a strong impression with your audience. Personal brand consultant Emma Duzhnikova shares some of her secrets when developing a personal brand and discusses why authenticity is more important than ever.

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One of the biggest differences between professional football and business is football's focus on talent and teaching. As an AFL CEO for close to 25 years, Cameron Schwab saw first-hand how elite sport focuses almost entirely on the players and how they work together. Now, as Founder and CEO of designCEO, Cameron reckons that a lot of business leaders don't go deep enough to improve the performance of their talent.

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Stress has become an unavoidable part of modern life, affecting nearly everyone. Prolonged exposure leads to headaches, poor sleep, irritability and reduced mental clarity. The antidote can be found in nature, says Dr Jenny Brockis, a lifestyle medical practitioner and author of ‘The Natural Advantage: How more time outside reduces stress, improves health and boosts social connection’. Time spent outdoors, she says, can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, improving overall wellbeing. Incorporating nature into daily life, whether through walks, parks, or simply gazing at the sky, can offer vital respite and help us reconnect with the world around us.

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On the 29th of October this year, 3G technology in Australia is shutting down. According to Bruce Billson, the Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, the final switchover to the 4G network could cause serious disruptions to the small business sector, if older, internet connected devices aren’t on the 4G frequency in time. Bruce highlights the potential impacts on small, rural and regional businesses — from payment systems to vending machines even farming equipment — and he provides practical advice on how to avoid being caught off guard.

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What happens when the person you’ve hired isn’t performing as you’d hoped? It’s important to have an onboarding process that continues well after the employee’s first day, says workplace expert Michelle Gibbings. Without it, their underperformance could be a result of not properly communicating your goals and expectations.

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You know what it’s like when your phone vibrates or a message pops up on your computer screen. Your attention is piqued. It’s like a dopamine hit – you want to stop what you’re doing and check out the message. But for the sake of your business, you can’t afford to allow interruptions take you away from the important stuff. Productivity expert Les Watson has some timely advice on getting back control of your time by ensuring you’re not being interrupted or interrupting others.

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Did you know that just 7% of businesses achieve annual revenue of $2 million? There’s a lot of books written and advice given to businesses starting out, but few cater to established businesses looking to scale up. Strategy advisor Jenny Stilwell explores why businesses falter as they approach $2 million and beyond. She outlines the reasons and provides solutions in her book, ‘The 7% Club: How to be one of the 7% of businesses that make it beyond two million dollars in turnover’.

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Hiring top-tier candidates is as difficult today as it’s ever been. The post-COVID era, with its focus on work-life balance, has led organisations to rethink their employer branding strategies to attract top candidates. Recruitment specialist Richard Triggs says there are three key options to source candidates: referrals, advertising and headhunting.

When it comes to headhunting, LinkedIn has been a game-changer for rapid search of specific candidates or casting a wider net, which can also be effective, but may not deliver the results you’re looking for. For confidential or high-stakes positions, Richard insists that partnering with specialised headhunters delivers better results than relying solely on internal teams.

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