Business Essentials

Twenty-five years ago, entrepreneur Andrew Griffiths penned his first book, ‘101 Ways to Market Your Business’. It became a bestseller and iconic small business guide virtually overnight. He’s since written another 13 books which have sold in more than 65 countries. Andrew discusses the changes in marketing and business over the last quarter century since that book’s publication.

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Entrepreneur Kobi Simmat sold his accreditation consultancy for a cool $20 million dollars. It was a 16-year education, not only on how to run a business but what was needed to sell it for a whopping profit. If he knew then what he does now, he believes he could have sold it in half the time with half the effort. He says it’s important to start with the end in mind.

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They can be annoying and time-consuming, but without written agreements you could be in a world of hurt, should things turn sour. Ryan Solomons is the Head of Legal at Vault Legal, and he’s seen how handshake agreements can result in bankruptcy. Ryan offers 5 reasons why documenting agreements should be standard practice for business owners.

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If you forced yourself to do a six-hour workday, could you do it? Entrepreneur Steve Glaveski and his team gave it a go and discovered that in fact they could achieve all their goals in shorter days, which gave them more time to do the things they wanted. As a consequence, they lead happier and more fulfilling lives. Steve Glaveski has written about this in his book, 'Time Rich: do your best work, live your best life'.  He shares very practical ways to get more time back in your day.

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Soon it will be a criminal offence if an employer intentionally underpays an employee. The operative word is "intentional", says Paul Cott, Principal at Law on Lydiard. The new federal workplace law comes into effect in January 2025. It’s important, Paul insists, that business owners stay informed about the correct awards and pay rates, regularly review their compliance, and seek legal advice if unsure to avoid legal risks.

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From closing sales to managing staff, you’re negotiating every day. Instead of winging it, learning to negotiate effectively is a powerful tool that multiplies your efforts, making you more adaptable and better prepared for challenges. That’s according to negotiation and communication coach Alistair McBride, whose Goliath Negotiation Method helps you gain a psychological edge. A negotiation, he says, doesn’t end once the deal is over. Implementing and nurturing the agreement ethically bodes well for your reputation and future business.

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Alistair McBride’s book 'Dealing with Goliath' is available for purchase at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0D7YV9F7S

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Are you overwhelmed by urgency? Do the distractions throughout the day feel as if you don't have the time to get the important things done? Productivity expert Dermot Crowley has pointed out the problems many of us have in taming urgency in his book, Urgent! In this episode, he outlines how we control urgency and improve productivity, all the while keeping our stress levels in check.

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The making of a high-performance team doesn’t always come easy, especially when feedback is a key part of the process. Gavin Mahony of Leading Teams says providing feedback is crucial to building resilience and peak performance.

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We all have the same 168 hours each week. But why do some effortlessly breeze through work and life, while others struggle to keep up? Performance Coach, Andrew May says planning can shift us from chaos to control, without stifling spontaneity. We can learn to sculpt our days for ultimate productivity, incorporating work, exercise, socialising, and vital sleep without too much effort. It helps, he says, by considering what your ideal day would look like and then writing it down.

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With five generations in the workplace, it’s important that leaders understand the differing values and motivations of each, in order to attract and retain talent. That’s according to business coach Shivani Gupta, who is CEO of Ask Shivani. Team diversity across age, gender, cultural background, and thought, result in better outcomes. Shivani also says that a clear and compelling vision is essential for attracting great employees. When employees understand and believe in the vision, they are more likely to be motivated and engaged.

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