Business Essentials

Change is inevitable, but managing it badly can lead to the loss of top staff. So change specialist and director Esther De La Cruz has some advice for you: be as transparent and communicative as possible and you may very well retain some of your workforce. Esther says the responses to change are largely biological, so keeping this in mind when formulating a change strategy is a recipe for success.

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How often do we hear that there’s never enough time in the day? Often, right? Well, perhaps if those meetings were purpose-driven, you and the rest of your team could get more important work done. Leadership and productivity expert Scott Stein says it might help to adopt one of four meeting types – that way, the attendees’ time isn’t wasted and you can you can achieve greater outcomes.

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Change may not always be comfortable but often circumstances demand it, as the last few years have demonstrated. James Smith, CEO at digital agency Smith Brothers Media says there’s often key moments or tipping points, when restructuring your business becomes inevitable. So what should business owners look for and when is a good time to change?

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The social media landscape has changed dramatically in the last couple of years, and businesses need to embrace a new reality. That’s according to the Growth Director for the Attention Experts social media agency, George Hawwa. In this episode, George shares some important tips on how to make an impact in the new environment.

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There are many types of business coaching, whether it’s for you, your team, or the front-line staff. That’s according to Les Watson, who outlines what you should expect from a business coach. Good coaching, he says, is an investment, not a cost – and you can use a coach in any stage of your business journey.

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Keeping up with technology is not just for enthusiasts or developers. Being aware of new technology in your industry, that streamlines process or enhances user experience is critically important, because, as James Smith, CEO of digital agency Smith Brothers Media says, if you’re up to date, your competitors will be, which could mean you’re already behind. James explains how to stay ahead of the game.

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One thing COVID has taught us is that for many businesses work can be done from anywhere. A hybrid model of working is here to stay, says leadership expert Scott Stein. Scott identifies five global trends which are accelerating hybrid workforces. The hybrid model, he points out, embraces different work spaces, not just the home or office.

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Karen Gately, CEO of Corporate Dojo, has seen some horror behaviour from employees who have exited a business. Sometimes, a disgruntled employee who is let go might seek revenge by exposing inner secrets of the organisation. That’s just one example. Karen says you want to make sure that any redundancy you do is handled well, with respect and within the law. Otherwise, the costs and reputation to your business can cut deeply.

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Today marks the start of eInvoicing week which includes a series of events designed to promote this relatively new way to bill your customers. The event is being coordinated by the Australian Tax Office, which is charged with ensuring software providers consistently implement the new eInvoicing standard adopted by the Australian government and to encourage and help businesses adopt the technology. The ATO’s eInvoicing Project Business Adoption Director, Relationships Manager, Larissa Walker, explains the benefits of starting to eInvoice, from cyber security to prompt payments.

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Sue Barrett likens sales prospecting to maintaining a fitness regime: for best results you need to do it regularly and consistently, and not just when you feel like doing it. What stops us from picking up the phone to prospect is a fear of being rejected. Sue says you need to change your mindset and have a healthy belief that your sales is benefiting you and your potential customers.

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