Business Essentials

As the Buddha once said: “Nothing is forever except change.” But change in a business context can still be met with resistance, rather than acceptance. Change Specialist Esther De La Cruz says business owners need to lead by example and work on their own resilience before they can be their best change manager in the workplace. She says that, by leading with empathy and compassion, the worst resist...

According to government figures, more than a third of Australian businesses are owned by women and that proportion is rapidly growing. But female entrepreneurs still face hurdles not encountered by their male counterparts. That’s according to the Founder and CEO of Strategic Anarchy, Leela Cosgrove, who is one of the most active Australian advocates for women in business. She says that, while it i...

There’s nothing quite like the display and performance of the male peacock. In her book, ‘How to persuade’, Michelle Bowden uses the Captivating Peacock as one of her four archetypes of persuasion. In business and in life, how you appear and communicate can directly impact the level of  enthusiasm and passion in others. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3...

Is the idea that trust should be earned and not given, an outdated one? And who has the right to call out bad behaviour I the workplace? Well, Mark LeBusque is a Harvard-trained consultant, and Founder & Director of The Human Manager and he has some strong advice for both and ultimately strengthen the circle of trust.   Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +...

The year-old Australian Business Growth Fund, which is a public-private partnership between the federal government and big banks, is already investing tens of millions of dollars in SME expansion. In this episode, the organisation’s CEO and MD, Anthony Healy, explains what businesses can do to qualify and prepare for a multi-million-dollar cash injection in return for a minority stake holding. Bus...

Research shows that more people are disengaged at work than those who are enthusiastic and committed to their work  and workplace. Why is that? And as a boss, how do you motivate your own team to perform at their best? Performance and leadership coach, Dan Haesler, has worked closely with elite athletes and corporate leaders. His new book, ‘The Act of Leadership’ offers practical, techniques for l...

An acronym on the lips of an ever-increasing number of businesses is ESG – Environmental, Social and Governance. Much of the focus on the environmental component is reducing carbon emissions. Mazars Financial Advisory Partner, Owen Dingle, explains  how being environmentally responsible makes business sense. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 S...

How persuasive are you really? Do you struggle to win more business? Do you want to get better at convincing others of your ideas? Well, if you cultivated some persuasion techniques into habits, you’ll feel more confident to win over the other party. Presentation guru Michelle Bowden spells this out in her latest book, ‘How to Persuade: The skills you need to get what you want’. Business Essential...

Change is inevitable, but managing it badly can lead to the loss of top staff. So change specialist and director Esther De La Cruz has some advice for you: be as transparent and communicative as possible and you may very well retain some of your workforce. Esther says the responses to change are largely biological, so keeping this in mind when formulating a change strategy is a recipe for success....

How often do we hear that there’s never enough time in the day? Often, right? Well, perhaps if those meetings were purpose-driven, you and the rest of your team could get more important work done. Leadership and productivity expert Scott Stein says it might help to adopt one of four meeting types – that way, the attendees’ time isn’t wasted and you can you can achieve greater outcomes. Business Es...

Change may not always be comfortable but often circumstances demand it, as the last few years have demonstrated. James Smith, CEO at digital agency Smith Brothers Media says there’s often key moments or tipping points, when restructuring your business becomes inevitable. So what should business owners look for and when is a good time to change? Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel...

The social media landscape has changed dramatically in the last couple of years, and businesses need to embrace a new reality. That’s according to the Growth Director for the Attention Experts social media agency, George Hawwa. In this episode, George shares some important tips on how to make an impact in the new environment. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au...

There are many types of business coaching, whether it’s for you, your team, or the front-line staff. That’s according to Les Watson, who outlines what you should expect from a business coach. Good coaching, he says, is an investment, not a cost – and you can use a coach in any stage of your business journey. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 S...

Keeping up with technology is not just for enthusiasts or developers. Being aware of new technology in your industry, that streamlines process or enhances user experience is critically important, because, as James Smith, CEO of digital agency Smith Brothers Media says, if you’re up to date, your competitors will be, which could mean you’re already behind. James explains how to stay ahead of the ga...

One thing COVID has taught us is that for many businesses work can be done from anywhere. A hybrid model of working is here to stay, says leadership expert Scott Stein. Scott identifies five global trends which are accelerating hybrid workforces. The hybrid model, he points out, embraces different work spaces, not just the home or office. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel sound...

Karen Gately, CEO of Corporate Dojo, has seen some horror behaviour from employees who have exited a business. Sometimes, a disgruntled employee who is let go might seek revenge by exposing inner secrets of the organisation. That’s just one example. Karen says you want to make sure that any redundancy you do is handled well, with respect and within the law. Otherwise, the costs and reputation to y...

Today marks the start of eInvoicing week which includes a series of events designed to promote this relatively new way to bill your customers. The event is being coordinated by the Australian Tax Office, which is charged with ensuring software providers consistently implement the new eInvoicing standard adopted by the Australian government and to encourage and help businesses adopt the technology....

Sue Barrett likens sales prospecting to maintaining a fitness regime: for best results you need to do it regularly and consistently, and not just when you feel like doing it. What stops us from picking up the phone to prospect is a fear of being rejected. Sue says you need to change your mindset and have a healthy belief that your sales is benefiting you and your potential customers. Business Esse...

The way social media works has changed dramatically over the past couple of years, and most businesses need to adapt the way they promote themselves. That’s according to the Growth Director for the Attention Experts agency, George Hawwa. He outlines his three methods of attracting engagement on social media, explains how businesses should see themselves as content providers, and explains how savvy...

Consumers trust word of mouth 2.4 times more than branded content. With this in mind, James Smith, CEO of digital agency, Smith Brothers Media, believes that making people feel like they’re part of the experience, and having users generate their own content for your brand can be a match made in heaven. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omn...

There are four ways small businesses can benefit from an injection of growth capital. That’s according to the CEO and MD of the Australian Business Growth Fund, Anthony Healy. He says swapping a minority share of your business for an large injection of capital can help SMEs accelerate their growth, open new business opportunities, free up resources and provide additional expertise and access to ne...

How often have you sent an email unsure whether the person you sent it to would read it?  Most of us blithely type an email and click ‘send’ hoping for a good result.  Problem is, with so many emails in their overflowing inbox, yours might not ever be opened, let alone acted upon. Productivity and leadership expert Scott Stein, has five mini hacks to help guide the recipient to open and read your...

New businesses that survey potential customers, and established businesses that make a customer blueprint, are setting themselves up to become a customer-centric success. That’s according to Ruchi Gupta, Founder and CEO of The Launchpad Co. She says that too many small businesses fail to do their due diligence and can rapidly improve their prospects by increasing the value of their customer experi...

With just seconds to grab people’s attention and make an impact, intrigue marketing is one way business owners can cut through the daily advertising clutter. James Smith, CEO of digital agency, Smith Brothers Media, says any business can do this, just think creatively, be brave and give something new a go! Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See...

Just where does the time go? Do you find that no matter how much you try to get on top of things, there’s just not enough time in the day? Productivity expert Les Watson sees a lot of people are wasting time on things they don’t even realise. Les – also known as the Time Lord – helps us identify seven time-wasting activities, so that we can get more time to work on the things that matter. Business...