Business Essentials

The labour crisis gripping the small business sector is putting many owners on edge. Not only can they not find new workers, but there is also a constant concern that top talent could be poached at any time. Recruitment expert Marnie Jones says it’s not just a matter of offering higher wages, and that the best staff can be retained if a company is willing to look at its policies and make changes.

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Accepting that you can safely delegate to trustworthy staff can be difficult for some small business owners. But not handing work over to your employees can actually hold a business back from attaining its true potential. That’s according to business coach Tristan Wright, who says leaving one’s ego at the office door and delegating tasks to others, can lead to better physical and mental health outcomes for the business owner, staff empowerment, and ultimately a more productive, prosperous business.

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Sure, most things today are done digitally and online, but when it comes to building relationships and sourcing quality leads, answering the phone can in in fact be the answer. James Smith, CEO at digital agency, Smith Brothers Media explains why businesses need to lift their game when it comes to picking up the phone.

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Your staff really are your number one resource, so to make sure you attract the best talent and are able to hold on to them, looking after them holistically is going to give your business a competitive advantage. Lyndal Hughes, is Managing Director at Q5 Partners, an international award-winning consulting firm that specialises in "organisational change". She explains why Wellbeing is so integral to the culture of a business.

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Google Analytics can seem intimidating, but without question it should be the foundation for all of your digital marketing - monitoring and guiding you towards successful outcomes. Leigh Hanney, SEO and Analytics Specialist and Founder of DataCraft Digital, offers five ways that Google Analytics can help support your marketing strategy.

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Paul Taylor knows resilience better than most. A current PhD student in Applied Psychology, Paul’s a former Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer in the Royal Navy, a former professional boxer, Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year, and founder of MindBodyBrain Performance Institute. He offers seven daily rituals that can help boost brain performance and shares his tips on how to build resilience.

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Despite the intensity of competition and the power of consumers, it surprises Roy Osing that most businesses are doing very little to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Many resort to the same clap-trap and aspirational statements. If you really want customers to notice you, Roy recommends using the ONLY statement, i.e., “We’re the ONLY ones that…”. Roy Osing is a former company president and entrepreneur with more than 40 years executive leadership experience. He’s also the author of several books, including his latest ‘Be Different or Be Dead’.

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Follow the link for more information about Roy Osing, or to purchase his book, ‘Be Dead or Be Dead’: https://www.bedifferentorbedead.com/ 

 

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As a leader and business owner, not only do you need to always be building your talent bench but assessing current staff and coaching them if possible. But how can you do this and with maximum impact and retain great talent? Well, Mike Goldman is a leadership team coach, speaker, and author of the number one best-selling book ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team. With more than 30 years coaching and consulting, he offers really practical strategies for executing these development tasks, including the best approach to take when coaching.

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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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A slowing, or even an end, of the current round of interest rate rises, lower inflation, an easing of labour shortages and a stronger budget balance sheet are all pointing to a better economic situation for 2023. That’s the good news for the new year being forecast by our regular economics commentator, Melbourne University Economics Professor Neville Norman. Professor Norman says that, while much of the rest of the developed world is heading for a recession this year, it’s likely Australia will buck the trend, and that the worst of times may well be behind us.

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With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to unwind and relax. You’ve probably made plans to have a holiday and reset your body and mind, but have you thought about ditching your mobile devices? Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings says the Christmas and New Year break is a good time for a digital detox. Your mind can’t really shut down, if you’re constantly checking emails and other messages. 

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