Business Essentials

One thing that most staff look forward to is the Christmas party at the end of the year. It’s an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and come together without the deadlines and other work-related stresses. However, bosses also need to be mindful of a myriad of different issues, like excessive alcohol consumption or inappropriate behaviour, that can sometimes occur at these events. Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings outlines some of the issues you need to think about when organising the work Christmas party. 

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In the post-pandemic world, it’s time to ditch small business breakfast networking events and move into the big time. That’s according to business consultant and coach Tristan Wright from Evolve to Grow. He says, while they can suit some, most small business networking events are superficial and lacking in substance, and that going to fewer events attended by bigger players is far more productive.

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It’s sobering to consider that if you retire at the official Australian age of 66, you could live another 20-30 years and while retirement and succession planning might not be on the top of your priority list, it should be. Peter Graham has been in the retirement game for 40 years as a financial planner, retirement coach and owner of Redefining Retirement. He’s talking about why and how to plan for pre-retirement.

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Making important decisions in an uncertain environment can not only be crucial to the success of a business but it can also play havoc with the decision-maker’s personal state of mind. Management Consultant Roger Perry explains how to lessen stress when it comes to making important decisions, and how decision makers should stand back and look at how they go about the process.

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As the pandemic swept the nation and Melbourne became the most locked-down city on Earth, one small businessman managed to retain his five CBD eateries. Michael Togias — the proprietor of the landmark Mr Tulk café at the State Library in Melbourne — is actually in the process of opening a new CBD café while so many other city businesses have closed. So how has he managed to keep his head above water? He describes his COVID story and explains why he has no choice but to try to expand his business.

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A lot of people in leadership positions, including business owners, don’t learn to be good managers. They just get on with it. But, how do you know if you’re a good manager or, heaven forbid, a bad one? Dr Dominic Loughlin has been researching this topic for many years. He outlines some of that analysis in his highly practical book, ‘Be a better manager in 5 minutes a day’.

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The acronym UGRs stands for Unwritten Ground Rules. UGRs drive people’s attitudes and performance in the workplace - but they’re seldom talked about openly and you may have no idea what’s going on behind your back unless you actively check those UGRs out. Steve Simpson can help. He created the UGR concept and has been telling businesses for years that, good or bad, they’re fundamental to company culture and to success.

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Despite rapid changes going on all around us, many businesses still cling to the 9-to-5, Monday-to-Friday routine of full-time positions. Part-time employment can be a boon not only for employees but also for the companies that employ them. Flexible work specialist Belinda Morgan wants to change the reputation of part-time work, and not only junior roles – she reckons someone in a senior position should also be able to provide high-end value, while working less than 38 hours a week.

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Sales can be the hurdle some owners just can’t surmount. There are many reasons why people can find sales difficult, but according to business coach and evolve to grow founder Tristan Wright, it all comes down to the sort of confidence that can only come with knowledge. He says knowing a potential customer’s pain points, their market position and how your own product or service can meet their needs can make selling easier and help change the direction of a business.

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Whether you’re in business already, a student, or simply looking for a change, launching an online course could be a path to building you’re own entrepreneurial empire. That’s according to online course guru, Tina Tower, who has written a practical, step-by-step book on the process, ‘Million-dollar micro business: how to turn your expertise into a digital online course’. As the title suggests, you can convert your knowledge into a course for anyone in the world – and make seven figures in the process.

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