Business Essentials

Business owners shouldn’t be afraid of taking on government departments if they have a valid complaint. So says Unravelling Red Tape Director Elaine Abery — an expert in dealing with the bureaucracy. Large businesses are constantly talking to governments, but SME proprietors can find it too intimidating. Elaine Abery says that once data is collated and thoughts written down on paper, there’s nothing to stop smaller business owners from talking to departmental managers, who, she says, actually want to help businesses that are doing the right thing.

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Customers don’t like it when they’re told “No, you can’t do that,” or “No, you can’t have that.” Many organisations insist on rules and regulatory systems to control and handle large numbers of customers. The problem is, observes entrepreneur Roy Osing, they ignore customers as individuals, which leaves them annoyed and upset. And you don’t want that! Instead, Roy encourages businesses to implement a strategy of “yes”.

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Affiliate marketing, or influence marketing, is promoting someone else’s product or service in return for an award. It’s more common these days as consumer’s eyes are glued on social media. But, lawyer Tracey Mylecharane says she will never agree to be an affiliate for someone else’s product or service. She’s happy to give recommendations if someone asks, but she sees the formal process of affiliate marketing as a conflict to her own business and values.

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KX Pilates is the Australian fitness chain that muscled in on the local market. The idea was first sparked while its founder, Aaron Smith, was travelling abroad. Following his gut instinct and with no formal business qualifications, he’s propelled his business into an industry juggernaut with 109 studios across six countries.

In this episode, Aaron shares the story of how innovative customised Reformer Pilates machines, exclusive to KX Pilates studios, have revolutionised the workout experience. He discusses early struggles to educate the market and the pivotal role word-of-mouth and creative marketing strategies, played in KX Pilates’ success.

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The federal government is considering amending the definition of a ‘casual employee’. It’s not enough to offer and agree to casual employment for your staff if the manner in which the employee works doesn’t fit the definition. Janet Tan, a Senior Associate at Justitia Lawyers, says there could potentially be penalties if employees are misclassified. 

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They say, you are what you eat, and with good reason. The Western diet with its highly processed foods, sugars and salts, can make you feel drowsy, lead to weight gain and even diabetes. Dietitian Kate Save discusses the impact of a poor diet, and she outlines a lifestyle which will make you healthier, happier and more energetic – all of which are key to running a successful business.

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It’s an annual tradition, this time of year, for Business Essentials Daily to talk with Melbourne University Economics Professor Neville Norman, for his take on the economic year ahead, and how it will impact upon small businesses. Neville breaks down the economic landscape into four key themes — G for growth, R for rates of interest, I for inflation, and P for policy. He calls it his “Get a GRIP on the Economy”.

Reflecting on the past year and looking ahead to the most likely future, he examines the positives and warns of potential challenges, such as a fall in household spending power. He also predicts a slower growth rate, tightening belts, and potential interest-rate reductions if the economy falters.

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At a time when so much feels out of our control, there are some things we can be disciplined about, that will likely result in a successful outcome. With more than 30 years coaching and consulting experience, Mike Goldman’s goal is to help build individual and team discipline, much of it explained in his number one best-selling book ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team.’ In this interview Mike offers three practical ways to develop discipline.

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Find out how Mike Goldman can transform your team and leadership skills, via his website,  purchase his best-selling book ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team’, and check out his FREE video course on how to conduct a talent assessment.

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Andrew May has been a skills coach and mentor to some of the country’s top-performing sports teams and athletes for many years. How do elite athletes perform at their best, and are there any lessons from them for those in business? Andrew says it’s important to start the year by planning ahead, and that means ensuring you schedule in enough breaks so that your body and mind are not overwhelmed during the long 12 months.

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An increasing number of business owners are realising that a good workplace culture is important for business health and success. Problem is, they’re not sure what they can do to improve their company culture. To help is culture change specialist, Colin Ellis, who shares a whole range of ideas from his book, ‘Culture Hacks’.

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