Business Essentials

There is, as they say, a first time for everything. And that includes stepping into a leadership role. To help first-time managers, we hear from leadership expert Anna Marshall, founder of People Mastery and author of ‘On you marks, get set…LEAD!: A beginner’s guide to people leadership’. She outlines her five essentials for business leaders. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel s...

When you find what you love and you can make a buck form it, you’ll never ‘work’ another day in your life. That’s according to Stephen Hunt, whose success stems from a $100 beer garden in his parents’ backyard to building a $100-million beer empire decades later. Stephen’s Hunt Hospitality has a portfolio of seven pubs on Australia’s east coast and employs 350 people. He explains how he has turned...

The labour crisis gripping the small business sector is putting many owners on edge. Not only can they not find new workers, but there is also a constant concern that top talent could be poached at any time. Recruitment expert Marnie Jones says it’s not just a matter of offering higher wages, and that the best staff can be retained if a company is willing to look at its policies and make changes....

Accepting that you can safely delegate to trustworthy staff can be difficult for some small business owners. But not handing work over to your employees can actually hold a business back from attaining its true potential. That’s according to business coach Tristan Wright, who says leaving one’s ego at the office door and delegating tasks to others, can lead to better physical and mental health out...

Sure, most things today are done digitally and online, but when it comes to building relationships and sourcing quality leads, answering the phone can in in fact be the answer. James Smith, CEO at digital agency, Smith Brothers Media explains why businesses need to lift their game when it comes to picking up the phone. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3...

Your staff really are your number one resource, so to make sure you attract the best talent and are able to hold on to them, looking after them holistically is going to give your business a competitive advantage. Lyndal Hughes, is Managing Director at Q5 Partners, an international award-winning consulting firm that specialises in "organisational change". She explains why Wellbeing is so integral t...

Google Analytics can seem intimidating, but without question it should be the foundation for all of your digital marketing - monitoring and guiding you towards successful outcomes. Leigh Hanney, SEO and Analytics Specialist and Founder of DataCraft Digital, offers five ways that Google Analytics can help support your marketing strategy. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundca...

Paul Taylor knows resilience better than most. A current PhD student in Applied Psychology, Paul’s a former Airborne Anti-submarine Warfare Officer in the Royal Navy, a former professional boxer, Australian Fitness Industry presenter of the year, and founder of MindBodyBrain Performance Institute. He offers seven daily rituals that can help boost brain performance and shares his tips on how to bui...

Despite the intensity of competition and the power of consumers, it surprises Roy Osing that most businesses are doing very little to differentiate themselves from their competitors. Many resort to the same clap-trap and aspirational statements. If you really want customers to notice you, Roy recommends using the ONLY statement, i.e., “We’re the ONLY ones that…”. Roy Osing is a former company pres...

As a leader and business owner, not only do you need to always be building your talent bench but assessing current staff and coaching them if possible. But how can you do this and with maximum impact and retain great talent? Well, Mike Goldman is a leadership team coach, speaker, and author of the number one best-selling book ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team. With more than 30 years coaching and cons...

A slowing, or even an end, of the current round of interest rate rises, lower inflation, an easing of labour shortages and a stronger budget balance sheet are all pointing to a better economic situation for 2023. That’s the good news for the new year being forecast by our regular economics commentator, Melbourne University Economics Professor Neville Norman. Professor Norman says that, while much...

With Christmas just around the corner, now’s the time to unwind and relax. You’ve probably made plans to have a holiday and reset your body and mind, but have you thought about ditching your mobile devices? Workplace expert Michelle Gibbings says the Christmas and New Year break is a good time for a digital detox. Your mind can’t really shut down, if you’re constantly checking emails and other mes...

People often buy on impulse, so you must be able to respond quickly to close a sale. That’s according to entrepreneur Richard Turner, who’s written a book from his experience of founding four companies in four different industries: ‘The Essential Entrepreneur: What it takes to start, scale and sell a successful business’. Richard also outlines pricing techniques, which can be used to inspire custo...

Being on time matters. In business, punctuality reflects your integrity and builds trust with others whom you honour with a promise of not being late. That’s according to business coach, productivity guru, Les Watson, whose own punctuality you can set your watch to. Les has some tips on how to combat distractions which can prevent us from arriving to events on time. Business Essentials Daily is pr...

In a highly competitive job market, overrun with highly selective candidates, the struggle to find great employees is real. Examining how you attract great staff includes how you onboard them and start them on their journey with your business. Sally Elson, Head of People at MYOB, discusses some fantastic onboarding research, commissioned by the business management platform. The results are reveali...

One result of the new-normal we find ourselves in, is a renewed focus on workplace culture. And it’s incumbent on leaders to not only balance the values between business and staff, but be able to hold people accountable to those values. Mike Goldman is a leadership team coach, speaker and author of the number one best-selling book ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team. With more than 30 years coaching and...

They say, you are what you eat, and with good reason. The Western diet with its highly processed foods, sugars and salts, can make you feel drowsy, lead to weight gain and even diabetes. Dietitian Kate Save discusses the impact of a poor diet, and she outlines a lifestyle which will make you healthier, happier and more energetic – all of which are important to running a successful business. Busine...

Leading is tough, business is tough and being able to lead and motivate yourself is the key for being able to lead others. Mike Goldman is a leadership team coach and author of the number one best-selling book ‘Breakthrough Leadership Team'. He breaks down what self-leadership means and how to access it for yourself, putting you in a far better position to then lead others. References: Find out ho...

If retirement isn’t based around money, what is it about? What it’s not about is doing nothing. That’s according to Peter Graham, who’s been in the retirement game for 40 years as a financial planner, retirement coach and owner of Redefining Retirement. He’s wants people to rethink retirement and plan for purpose. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882...

Sales managers are often thrust into their positions because it’s the natural progression to their career. The problem is they’re often given little ongoing support and training in management. Sales and sales management are completely different things, says Sue Barrett, CEO of Barrett Consulting Group. She has identified 8 fundamental functions to give sales leaders the knowledge, skills and compe...

How well does your brand stand out in a crowded market? Do people know who you are and how you’re different to others in your industry.? Entrepreneur Richard Turner says first impressions are important, and a professional-looking brand is critical for credibility. Richard outlines that in his book, ‘The Essential Entrepreneur: What it takes to start, scale and sell a successful business’. He discu...

If you find you don’t ever have enough time in your day, it might be because you are saying yes to everything that comes your way. Business coach Les Watson – aka the Time Lord – says you need to filter out those requests from people that take you away from the important things, whether it’s in your business or in your life. If saying no is just too hard, Les has some tips on how to do it without...

One thing that most staff look forward to is the Christmas party at the end of the year. It’s an opportunity for everyone to let their hair down and come together without the deadlines and other work-related stresses. However, bosses also need to be mindful of a myriad of different issues, like excessive alcohol consumption or inappropriate behaviour, that can sometimes occur at these events. Work...

In the post-pandemic world, it’s time to ditch small business breakfast networking events and move into the big time. That’s according to business consultant and coach Tristan Wright from Evolve to Grow. He says, while they can suit some, most small business networking events are superficial and lacking in substance, and that going to fewer events attended by bigger players is far more productive....

It’s sobering to consider that if you retire at the official Australian age of 66, you could live another 20-30 years and while retirement and succession planning might not be on the top of your priority list, it should be. Peter Graham has been in the retirement game for 40 years as a financial planner, retirement coach and owner of Redefining Retirement. He’s talking about why and how to plan fo...