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Date: 01/12/2023

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.

Ray's had a long history as a board member on various charities. He discusses the types of attributes that make a good board member, and how to choose the right not-for-profit.

Also this month, author Joseph Michelli unpicks the secrets to Macquarie Technology Group’s customer-centric success. Emma Duzhnikova helps you with your personal brand. If you’ve realised you’ve made the wrong hire, Michelle Gibbings explains what you can do.

Karen Stein suggests if you can’t afford or find a business coach, why not be your own? Karen Gately helps with staff pay increase requests. Helen Baker encourages employee volunteerism. Roy Osing suggests a ‘client report card’ may just help your sales team shine.

And we finish the year with a Christmas party watchout. Lawyer Tracey Mylecharane asks if you really need one.