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Date: 01/08/2020

The only certainty in business is the ongoing uncertainty that COVID-19 continues to unleash on us. With a huge spike of cases and increased restrictions in Victoria, it's a reminder that we can never be complacent.

For those businesses that are really struggling, it might well worth considering voluntary administration. Andrew Spring of Jirsch Sutherland tells us, as stressful as it can be at the time, it can offer breathing space for businesses to resolve their financial issues.

Also this month, William Pegg puts his case for "elegant" consultative selling. Steve Sammartino identifies 3 megatrends businesses need to be mindful of. Communications expert, Dina Ross, helps us handle the media during a crisis.

Social media guru, Leanne Peard, explains TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and all those platforms to reach your customers. Michael Jones clarifies the Australian residency rules for income tax purposes. Elio D'Amato compares the sharemarket with a rollercoaster.

And we finish the program with John Di Natale and how to manage the expectations of others.