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Introduction

As inflation continues to soar, everyone’s looking at the Reserve Bank to see how many more cash-rate increases it’s going to implement. Professor Neville Norman says now’s the time for the RBA to take its foot off the brake.
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Inflation insights - Subscribe

Inflation insights

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The Reserve Bank of Australia is in the spotlight as its board moves to combat inflation by hiking interest rates in spite of having promised not to do so. But can the bank have any real effect on inflationary pressures coming from outside Australia?
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Professor Neville Norman, Melbourne University

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Have you thought of offshoring? - Subscribe

Have you thought of offshoring?

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It’s so hard to find talented, dedicated staff these days, particularly in the accounting profession. So, have you considered offshoring as an option?
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Tiffany English, Access Offshoring

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Don’t be #1. . .be the ONLY one! - Subscribe

Don’t be #1. . .be the ONLY one!

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Despite the intensity of competition and the power of consumers, it surprises Roy Osing that most businesses are doing very little to differentiate themselves from their competitors.
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Roy Osing

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Should you give a pay rise? - Subscribe

Should you give a pay rise?

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Have you considered offering pay rises to your staff to reflect the rise in inflation? There’s a lot to consider, including whether you can afford it, whether your staff deserves it, and what the right salary is for your industry.
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Karen Gately, Corporate Dojo

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The power of video testimonials - Subscribe

The power of video testimonials

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The vast majority of people consume reviews before they purchase, particularly big-ticket items or costly services. What we now know is that a video testimonial or review will give an even more powerful incentive for people to buy.
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Ainslie Williams, Reel.Reviews

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Going for government grants - Subscribe

Going for government grants

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With thousands of government grants being offered at any one time, applying for funds can be a fast way to expand a business or keep it thriving. However, with thousands of businesses applying for each available grant, the process can seem intimidating.
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Ruchi Gupta, The Launch Pad Co.

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5 disciplines of great teams - Subscribe

5 disciplines of great teams

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What’s the difference between a team that is merely functioning and one that is flourishing? Well, a high-performing team is able to build trust, create accountability, and unify around a common purpose. How do you achieve that?
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Bernard Desmidt

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Communicate on your clients’ terms - Subscribe

Communicate on your clients’ terms

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It’s a new world of communication for businesses, with clients demanding time and attention on their own platforms and on their own terms. And according to Elise Balsillie, any business which doesn’t quickly talk to their clients is being left behind.
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Elise Balsillie, Thryv Australia

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Boost profits with 5 levers - Subscribe

Boost profits with 5 levers

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Too often we’re fixated on finding new client leads. It’s what sales guru Tony Gattari calls “lead madness”.
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Tony Gattari

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Closing comments/ quote of the month - Subscribe

Closing comments/ quote of the month

Our quote this month is from German philosopher and cultural critic, Friedrich Nietzsche, who said...
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