What businesses can learn from the Matildas about champion teams
The lessons from last year's World Cup aren’t just confined to the sports arena. Businesses can draw direct parallels because high performance stems from strategic alignment within the workforce.
How to present with confidence (even if you feel like an impostor)
Being a business owner or leader means having to speak and pitch with confidence. But it doesn't always come easy. Here are some tips that can help.
Petition against “unfair and unworkable” tax agent rules attracts 2,000 signatures
A petition against "unfair and unworkable" changes to the rules governing tax agents has closed with more than 2,000 signatures, calling on Assistant Treasurer Stephen Jones to reconsider the August 1 shake-up.
CFMEU fallout: Opposition promises to bring back construction watchdog
This comes as the CFMEU's construction division has been accused of taking kickbacks, being linked to organised crime and employing standover tactics on worksites.
The unexpected upsides to being a B Corp-certified business
Float CEO and co-founder Glenn Rogers says he's learned that being a B Corp is not only about being a force for good, it is also just good for business. Here's why.
Why ‘sorry’ isn’t enough: How businesses should apologise to their customers
When a company makes a mistake – such as a marketing misstep or a product failure that leads to a recall – a good apology can make a big difference in how we as customers feel about them.
Small business restructuring process on track to surpass voluntary liquidations
More than 1,000 small business restructuring appointments were reported by the end of April 2024, averaging over 100 per month.
Burnout to brilliant: How to recharge, reset and redesign your life
If we can conjure up some energy to learn from our reflections and curiosity as to how and why we got to this burnout point, the insight we gain can lead to something bigger and better for our life in the future.
Oodie maker pays more than $100,000 in fines over fire warning failure on kids beach towels
Wearable blanket brand Oodie has paid more than $100,000 in penalties over the alleged failure to include the proper fire warnings on kids beach products.
Get straight to the point: Why speed matters in the quoting race
Many of us have a tendency to treat each quote as a customised masterpiece. By the time your hand-whittled artisan work of art quote arrives, someone else has sent the customer a systemised one days before and won.
Exclusive: COSBOA chair calls on governments for targeted support, less red tape
How do we generate productivity in small business? The answer involves right-sized regulation, encouragement, digital uplift, and reduced compliance costs, said Council of Small Business Organisations Australia chair Matthew Addison.
Your business can’t cost-cut its way to prosperity. But here’s another option
In times of downturn, it’s even more important to stick to fundamental business practices, remain vigilant when operationalising opportunities and be humble enough to adapt, advises Ryan Williams.
