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Simple ways to help your business be more sustainable

Incorporating sustainable practices into your business isn’t just an optional extra anymore. Customers are increasingly conscious of the environmental impact of their choices and are demanding more...

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Seven tips to keep cash flow strong in FY24

As costs balloon and consumers slash spending, preserving cash flow will be mission-critical this financial year. Without addressing seven key areas, doing that will be virtually impossible....

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Five ways you can improve the employee experience in a larger business

Improving the employee experience in big businesses is big business. It isn’t just about morale (although morale is important), but rather, successful business owners understand that the...

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Seven things you need to know about burnout

As any small business owner knows, entrepreneurship can be all-consuming. Juggling jobs and wearing multiple hats can soon leave business owners with little time for anything else....

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Economic outlook for 2023: 4 reasons to be optimistic

The economic outlook has left many with the expectation that a recession’s on the way, but there are reasons for business owners to be positive in 2023....

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How small businesses can get the most value out of their marketing budget

Small businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, but let’s face it, the current state of the economy isn’t exactly making it easy for them. With a...

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For the love of joy! Five ways to bring joy back into your biz

Are you feeling exhausted, overwhelmed and just ‘over it’ after the past few years of challenges? So is Cath Connell! The pandemic and the multi‑layered effects of...

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How to be happy and healthy in business

Running a business is supposed to be fun, and it’s not meant to kill us. That means you have to put happiness and your health as priorities...

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Legislative changes to kick off 2023

The Albanese Government has hit the ground running, making changes to the Fair Work Act and other industrial laws in late 2022, with many of the changes...

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4 key challenges employers currently face when attracting talent

The candidate-short job market presents significant challenges to large and growing employers right now. At the start of this new year, many businesses are starting to think...