Business in Focus
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| IntroductionWe begin February, like we do each year, with economist Professor Neville Norman and his regular annual forecast. This year he has some good news, with a general easing of the horrific situation we have found ourselves experiencing since early 2020.Read More | 
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| The economic year aheadRunning Time: 8:06A slowing, or even an end, of the current round of interest rate rises, lower inflation, an easing of labour shortages and a stronger budget balance sheet are all pointing to a better economic situation for 2023. Read More |  Professor Neville Norman, Melbourne University
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| Executing with disciplineRunning Time: 9:47At a time when so much feels out of our control, there are some things we can be disciplined about and that will likely result in highly successful outcome. In three highly practical ways, Mike Goldman helps to build individual and team discipline. Read More |  Mike Goldman
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| Getting your sales rightRunning Time: 9:15People often buy on impulse, so you must be able to respond quickly to close a sale. That’s according to entrepreneur and author Richard Turner. Read More |  Richard Turner
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| Crafting great job adsRunning Time: 7:26It’s challenging for companies across most industries to find people right now. An increasingly popular tool is LinkedIn, where people tend to post a comprehensive list of their work history, like a traditional resume. Read More |  Karen Gately, Corporate Dojo
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| How do they work so productively?Running Time: 8:49We all have the same hours in the day, but some highly successful people are able to use that time better than others. Read More |  Dr Amantha Imber, Inventium
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| Jumping bureaucratic hurdlesRunning Time: 7:37Business owners shouldn’t be afraid of taking on government departments if they have a valid complaint. So says Unravelling Red Tape Director Elaine Abery, an expert in dealing with the bureaucracy. Read More |  Elaine Abery, Unravelling Red Tape
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| The cashflow burden on mental healthRunning Time: 9:01The latest Working Capital Research report from American Express delivers some harsh realities, including the hurt people are feeling out there. Read More |  Leanne Faulkner, Fortitude at Work
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| Social media strategy for 2023Running Time: 6:56Do you love social media, or do you find it a chore to constantly and consistently post content for better business engagement? If you can’t or won’t do it in-house, it’s worth considering to outsource your social media posts. Read More |  Bec Stenner, Creative Seed Co.
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| Don’t risk your reputationRunning Time: 8:47Your reputation is your most valuable intangible asset and critical to sustainable business success. That’s according to brand communication and reputation specialist Ros Weadman. Read More |  Ros Weadman
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| Closing comments & quote of the monthOur quote this month is a good one for the beginning of the year. It’s from a self-help author, American Melody Beattie, who says...Read More | 
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