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THE CUSTOMER’S NOT ALWAYS RIGHT, BUT THEY NEED TO FEEL LIKE THEY ARE! There’s really no better way to start your day than with a […]
Authenticity has become a bit of a buzzword in recent times, hijacked as a marketing tactic, but this doesn’t diminish its power as a concept […]
Since Andrea graduated from university four years ago, she’s held no less than five jobs. Each time she starts a new one, she thinks: this […]
Today, LinkedIn is the largest professional network where individuals and businesses can connect. LinkedIn is the best place to look for freelance work, jobs, career […]
The short answer to this is NO. The ATO simply does not write off primary (core) debt. And they don’t do “deals” on primary debt. […]
The pandemic certainly accelerated the change for businesses to adopt more flexible work arrangements. This giant world-wide experiment has led employers to see, if managed […]
Emotions in business are often seen as a sign of commercial weakness but it is the one thing that enables you to directly connect with […]
Did you know that superannuation assets in Australia total over $3 trillion? Constant changes in super system, only creates confusion and requires keeping up with […]
Have you been Facebook hacked? It’s not pleasant; in fact, it is terrifying that someone can steal your identity. Unfortunately, it is more status of […]
Selling or buying a home can feel like a completely foreign process for many people and there’s so many aspects that can easily become overwhelming. […]
If you are thinking of buying a house, chance are you have already heard of stamp duty. But what exactly is it, and is it […]
Let’s talk mindset Mindset is a bit of a jargon-y word. It’s one of those words that is handed out quite freely in day-to-day conversation, […]
Breaking Down Email Workflows for Your Business When it comes to gaining leads for your business, it’s almost impossible to reach out to every single […]
When are you ‘burnt out’ instead of just tired or stressed? We all go through periods where stress is constant. During these times it is […]
Your online presence is a huge part of your brand identity. And with more and more of our lives being conducted online on a day […]
Typically, we have 4 days off over Easter. Some will celebrate their faith and whatever it is that Easter represents in that realm. Others will […]
This is a question that many people already ask themselves, even if only fleetingly. And coupled with the typical aussie sentiment of she’ll be alright, […]
Divorce and separation grief is very real! It is a sad fact that divorce is the second highest stressor in our life. Number one is […]
How to choose super fund that will work best for you Let’s be honest, what we all really want from our superannuation/pension fund is: lowest […]
Hey there, There’s a hidden secret in the world of entrepreneurship. It’s something that I believe needs to come out from the shadows. When is […]
The Effectiveness of Animations in Digital Advertising Digital Advertising is constantly evolving, finding new and innovative ways to engage potential customers. This not only involves […]
Why hire a property manager? Can you do a better job? Property management is more about having the skills to manage relationships. A successful tenancy […]
Mind your business (IP): The importance of guarding your intellectual property in supply relationships Receiving an order from a new customer or distributor for your […]
It can be tough to know how to get started on a piece of work, with a chaotic jumble of tasks and deadlines swirling around […]
The key word is authentic! The Two Golden Rules The first golden rule of authentic selling, Be Yourself! I don’t care whether you’re introverted or […]
The heading of this blog is one of the questions I am asked quite frequently in my security and password sessions. Specifically, how I tell […]