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| IntroductionIt’s tradition in December to hear from Professor Neville Norman of Melbourne University with his yearly wrap-up. The learned professor reviews the economy in 2021 and how it lays the groundwork for next year.Read More | 
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| 2021 economic wrap-upRunning Time: 10:30The past year was certainly one marked with COVID outbreaks and restrictions, but 2021 also saw huge growth in shares and house prices underlined by bargain-basement interest rates. Read More |  Prof Neville Norman, Melbourne University
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| Are you underselling your practice?Running Time: 7:50Chances are, if you are running an accountancy firm, you are underselling your services. That’s according to a leading Australian coach who specialises in radically growing accountancy businesses. Read More |  Rob Nixon
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| Energy prices that will shock youRunning Time: 6:19At a time when many small businesses are already struggling, a global energy crisis is promising to spark an electricity price shock. Read More |  Rod Sims, ACCC
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| Is property a good investment?Running Time: 8:27As house prices continue their meteoric rise across the country, is now a good time to invest in property? Whether you’re a first-time investor or more established player, Nic Don of Odyssey Financial says you need to keep your emotions in check. Read More |  Nic Don, Odyssey Financial
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| Is efficiency turning your customers away?Running Time: 10:12Automation and systemisation might work at the supply chain level or in fast-food production, but be careful about being too efficient with your client communications. You don’t want to ruin your clients’ experience. Read More |  Sue Barrett, Barrett Consulting Group
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| New sexual harassment protections at workRunning Time: 12:06The workplace should be one that is safe and free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. To help ensure the workplace is safer for employees, a new bill came into effect in November 2021 which aims to prevent sexual harassment Read More |  Cheryl-Anne Laird, Mazars
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| How selfish is self-care?Running Time: 6:58Everyone deserves a break. So why, when an opportunity arises, does guilt become an issue for some managers or business owners? Read More |  Mark LeBusque, The Human Manager
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| Take the time to recharge this ChristmasRunning Time: 8:24It’s important to have a decent break to recharge the batteries for the year ahead. Business coach Emma McQueen offers her top tips on what you can do over Christmas to prepare for 2022. Read More |  Emma McQueen
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| Closing comments / quote of the monthOur quote this month is from law professor and ethicist Michael Josephson, who said...Read More | 
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