Business in Focus

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Introduction

The world is changing so much and so quickly these days that planning for the future is more difficult than it’s ever been. That’s according to business coach Nigel Collin, who says we should keep our eyes on the future and adjust when the need arises
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Plan for long-term, prepare for short-term - Subscribe

Plan for long-term, prepare for short-term

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We’re living in a quick and changing world; and the rate of uncertainty has made it difficult to plan for the long-term. But plan we must, says an optimistic Nigel Collin.
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Nigel Collin

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Biggest accounting trends - Subscribe

Biggest accounting trends

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One of the biggest challenges for practices around the country right now is the shortage of accountants. A shrinking talent pool is indeed a headache, but it’s also an opportunity to reassess which of your clients provide the best value.
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Alan FItzGerald, Practice Connections Advisory

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Dealing with self-entitled employees - Subscribe

Dealing with self-entitled employees

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A self-entitled employee is someone who thinks they should be paid more, who always wants promotions, the best opportunities, bonuses and take holidays only when it suits them.
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Michelle Gibbings

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Are weak processes killing your practice? - Subscribe

Are weak processes killing your practice?

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Business Coach Dan Williams says he can chalk up most business failures to weak processes. He says successful firms need to have strong processes at their core, otherwise their possible growth and ability to scale will be hobbled.
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Dan Williams, EOS Worldwide

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Make your way to the top of a Google search - Subscribe

Make your way to the top of a Google search

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Google processes billions of searches every day. So, how does your website stand out and ultimately reach the top of the search results page?
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Leigh Hanney, DataCraft Digital

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Cash rate: where to from here? - Subscribe

Cash rate: where to from here?

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They said they wouldn’t, but we all knew they would. So, it didn’t come as a big surprise when the RBA announced its cash rate increase from 0.1% to 0.35%.
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Greg Keady, APW Partners

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Don’t underestimate the sales follow-up - Subscribe

Don’t underestimate the sales follow-up

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There’s a goldmine of extra income a lot of businesses are missing out on because they don’t follow up effectively. Sales expert Trent Leyshan reckons many businesses haven’t implemented a proper follow-up process or structure.
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Trent Leyshan, BOOM! Sales

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Post-COVID: a need for sharper focus - Subscribe

Post-COVID: a need for sharper focus

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Differentiation is fundamental in an increasingly commoditised marketplace, insists consumer behaviour analyst Barry Urquhart. COVID has led consumers to be more socially isolated, which has resulted in more scrutiny of the choices available.
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Barry Urquhart, Marketing Focus

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Closing comments/quote of the month - Subscribe

Closing comments/quote of the month

Our quote this month is from the Oracle of Omaha, investment guru Warren Buffet, who said...
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