Business Essentials

Sure, it’s easy to be a fine upstanding business citizen when everything’s going well. But what happens if times get tough – like now? Are you tempted, just a teeny bit, to compromise your integrity for the sake of a few dollars more, or just to get that deal over the line? Well don’t be, warns veteran business coach, Alan Rodway. That slippery slope will lead to nowhere good, fast.

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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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If a company’s cybersecurity is compromised the consequences can be devastating. Regulators have stepped up their expectations and level of scrutiny, including the imposition of large-scale penalties for data breaches. Brad Kasell, Principal Technology Strategist APAC of Domo, explains what a business can do to ensure they’re as cybersecure as possible, and how to react if a breach does occur.

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Doing business in an environment of higher inflation has dealt challenges for listed Australian companies, translating to tougher conditions for investors. Investment expert Elio D’Amato says some industries are doing better than others, and it’s certainly not all doom and gloom. He explains how China’s price deflation is affecting other world markets and currencies including our own. Elio also covers the current reporting season, crypto currencies, the tech industry, and he shares his view on which stocks to watch.

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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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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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Without prior experience in the construction or travel industries, Tony Gattari, Managing Director at Achievers Group, managed to massively exceed the sales targets in his senior sales roles in recent years. No matter the industry, Tony applies five core principles when advising some of Australia’s leading companies and their sales teams.

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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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An HR manager with commercial nous is invaluable. Not only can an effective HR team help work through complex business challenges and sensitive issues, they can also assist with achieving longer term, strategic objectives. That’s according to Karen Gately, Founder and CEO of Corporate Dojo. She explains what professional capabilities and characteristics to look for when hiring a high-performing HR manager, and what they’re looking for from you and your business.

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