Business Essentials

Life, income and TPD (total and permanent disability) insurances are often included in a superannuation policy. That might be fine to some people, but it could impact the eligibility requirements and tax paid when a claim is made. Jackie Crane, Life Risk Adviser with Personal Risk Professionals, takes Clive Todd, Partner at Mazars, through the ins and outs of super insurance.

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Waiting an unreasonable time for big companies to pay their bills could soon be a thing of the past, thanks to the Federal Government’s new Payment Times Reporting Scheme. Under the system, companies will have to publicly disclose how long they are taking to pay their small business clients. Even though it has only become law this year, the small business minister says the scheme has already had an impact, because the big end of town is so worried about being named and shamed.

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As a health-conscious foodie, Jordyn Evans was unimpressed with the line-up of old, traditional spices and seasonings on the supermarket shelves. They were full of sugars, preservatives and artificial flavours. So, she decided to start her own range -  Mingle Seasoning, which is now sitting beside the older brands at Coles, Woolworths and at more than 2000 other stockists across the country. From humble beginnings at her mum’s kitchen table, six years ago, to a multi-million-dollar enterprise today, Jordyn relays the challenges and successes of her business journey.

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When a customer is upset with product or service, it’s often the frontline staff who cop the complaint. To ensure a bad situation doesn’t get worse, it’s important to know how to deal with a customer’s difficult behaviour. Customer service expert, Monique Richardson outlines strategies businesses can adopt to handle customers in different challenging situations.

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There is, as they say, a first time for everything. And that includes stepping into a leadership role. To help first-time managers, we hear from leadership expert Anna Marshall, founder of People Mastery and author of ‘On you marks, get set…LEAD!: A beginner’s guide to people leadership’. She outlines her five essentials for business leaders.

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Everyone has a role to play in a winning team — and leadership is an important part of that. Having played 378 games for the Essendon Football Club, footy legend Simon Madden has proven his mettle on the field both as a player and as a leader. And now, as founder of Simon Madden Consulting, Simon advises organisations on how to build winning teams. He says if you can improve your people, you can improve your business.

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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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If tyre kickers are tying up your time seeking quotes and proposals without coming through with the work – then it’s time to call them out. Preparing detailed proposals is a time-consuming part of a sales person’s job. There’s a substantial cost involved, says respected sales expert Sue Barrett, Director of Barrett Consulting Group, and you can’t afford to waste time if that client seldom or never comes back with the goods. Tyre kickers, Sue warns, may be after more than you think when seeking a proposal from you.  

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The Federal Government’s new compulsory company directors’ register will be a good thing for small businesses and sole traders. That’s according to Anne Nalder, the CEO of the Small Business Association of Australia. The directors of every company – large and small — are being required to personally register in the new system, which Anne Nalder is calling a necessary evil.

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How does your brand stand out from your competitors? Do you use tired, cliched images on your website, or are you a bit more creative? Brand creator and consultant, Bec Hughes, says to succeed in brand design, you need to provide memorable experiences for your potential customers.

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