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Introduction

There are many thousands of charities looking for the right accounting skills and there are many accountants who have found immense satisfaction providing their services to the sector. Chartered accountant Ray Cummings is one.
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Running an NFP is serious business - Subscribe

Running an NFP is serious business

Running Time: 8:15

The transition from one year to another is often when a lot of people think about the future and what they'd like to achieve. What are your dreams or goals for 2024? What about being involved in charity?
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Ray Cummings, Greenoak Advisory

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Customer service – the Macquarie way - Subscribe

Customer service – the Macquarie way

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If you're looking for inspiration on client satisfaction, a large telco would probably not be your first choice. But there is one little-known telecom brand which has got its customers raving: Macquarie Technology Group.
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Dr Joseph A. Michelli

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You are your brand - Subscribe

You are your brand

Running Time: 7:24

How much do you think about the way you look, the clothes you wear, the way you sound, and even the way you walk, stand and sit? These are all elements of your personal brand, and they can help you make a strong impression with your market.
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Emma Duzhnikova

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Have you made the wrong hire? - Subscribe

Have you made the wrong hire?

Running Time: 7:17

What happens when the person you've hired isn't performing as you'd hoped? It's important to have an onboarding process that continues well after the employee's first day, says workplace expert Michelle Gibbings.
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Michelle Gibbings

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Be your own coach - Subscribe

Be your own coach

Running Time: 8:28

Many successful business owners swear by the advantage of having a business coach. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find the right one, and even when you do, they're not always available when you need them.
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Karen Stein

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When staff ask for a pay rise - Subscribe

When staff ask for a pay rise

Running Time: 10:57

Inflation and cost-of-living pressures have contributed to a tightening of household budgets, which leads to employees scrutinising their pay packets. Some feel they should be getting paid more.
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Karen Gately, Corporate Dojo

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Why volunteering is good business - Subscribe

Why volunteering is good business

Running Time: 6:17

Australians are a caring and sharing lot. Some 25 percent of us volunteer on a formal basis. A lot of companies allow their staff to take time off for volunteering activities, including the state emergency services, environmental organisations, and so on.
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Helen Baker

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The power of a 'client report card' - Subscribe

The power of a 'client report card'

Running Time: 8:38

The majority of organisations are too myopic in their sales strategies by pushing monthly or quarterly goals. Sales teams need to understand and embrace the company's long-term strategy for effective sales.
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Roy Osing

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Xmas cheer and watchouts - Subscribe

Xmas cheer and watchouts

Running Time: 7:44

It's not called silly season for nothing. The end-of-year party is meant to be a time to celebrate and recognise a job well done. But a well-meaning reward could turn into a legal nightmare, warns lawyer Tracey Mylecharane.
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Tracey Mylecharane

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Closing comments & quote of the month - Subscribe

Closing comments & quote of the month

Our quote this month is from Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known by his pen name, Mark Twain. He said...
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