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Introduction - Subscribe

Introduction

This year’s federal budget was perhaps more anticipated than most in recent years. And so, how did the treasurer perform? And what were the take outs for those business? For answers, we turn to Prof. Neville Norman of Melbourne University.
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Budget 2023 & the economy - Subscribe

Budget 2023 & the economy

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Federal Treasurer, Dr Jim Chalmers, has announced a budget surplus, but, in spite of reports, it’s not the first time in 15 years. Plenty of governments over that period have announced budget surpluses.
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Professor Neville Norman, Melbourne University

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The keys to a great accounting practice - Subscribe

The keys to a great accounting practice

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To differentiate your accounting practice from others is the way you service your clients. That’s according to Brad Turville, a coach and consultant to accountants.
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Brad Turville

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Capturing the purchasing power of women  - Subscribe

Capturing the purchasing power of women

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More than a third of all businesses in Australia are women-owned, and most female business operators are mothers. It’s a significant and untapped market for others in business, says entrepreneur Kate Christie.
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Kate Christie

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A business proposal that works! - Subscribe

A business proposal that works!

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The problem with most business proposals is that they’re too focused on selling the business to the potential clients. A better tactic is to focus on the client’s needs and wants.
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Nicole Ashby, Mentoring to Success

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Building rapport over Zoom - Subscribe

Building rapport over Zoom

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The days of sipping gin in business class on your way to a nice interstate hotel are coming to an end. That’s according to sales and negotiation consultant Julia Ewert.
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Julia Ewert

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3 legal issues you must know - Subscribe

3 legal issues you must know

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Lawyer Tracey Mylecharane feels that we’re in a crisis of knowledge. Countless business owners, she says, are simply not aware of some of the legal issues affecting their own business and their customers.
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Tracey Mylecharane

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Being refinance-ready - Subscribe

Being refinance-ready

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Higher inflationary pressure is putting pressure in business costs, which makes budgeting more important than ever, according to Mazars’ Financial Advisory Partner, Owen Dingle.
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Owen Dingle, Mazars

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How to tell staff to look & smell better  - Subscribe

How to tell staff to look & smell better

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How do you explain to a member of your team that they have body odour? It’s a delicate conversation – you don’t want them to feel terrible, but it’s important to let them know. HR guru and CEO of Corporate Dojo, Karen Gately, has some advice.
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Karen Gately, Corporate Dojo

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Shaping workplace culture - Subscribe

Shaping workplace culture

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Workplace culture is fundamental to the success of your business. If your people aren’t happy, the productivity and profits of your business are greatly impacted.
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Kerry Howard

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Closing comments & quote of the month - Subscribe

Closing comments & quote of the month

Now, our quote of the month, from American motivational speaker, Denis Waitley, who said...
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