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Introduction - Subscribe

Introduction

We start the program this month with the ever-reliable Prof. Neville Norman and his views on both the Federal Budget and an economy upended by COVID-19. What does it all mean, especially for your business?
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Post-budget economic review - Subscribe

Post-budget economic review

Running Time: 7:27

There’s no doubt it’s been an extraordinary year, with COVID-enforced restrictions that have been crippling many businesses and now the big-spending Federal Budget announced by Treasurer Josh Frydenberg on October 6th.
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Prof. Neville Norman, Melbourne University

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Federal Budget 2020 – turbo-charged for business - Subscribe

Federal Budget 2020 – turbo-charged for business

Running Time: 9:45

On October 6th, Josh Frydenberg announced the most significant Federal Budget since any of us can probably remember.
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Michael Jones, Mazars

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How to get the bank to say yes - Subscribe

How to get the bank to say yes

Running Time: 10:47

Now’s never been more important to deal effectively with the banks. COVID-19 has driven many businesses to ask banks for assistance: whether it’s suspending payments or loans to help with cash flow.
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Mark Holton, Smithink

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Who’s a bad boss? - Subscribe

Who’s a bad boss?

Running Time: 8:57

There’s nothing good about bad bosses. Often, they are the reason a workplace is toxic, they can lead team members to suffer stress and mental health problems, and they’re the cause of high staff turnover.
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Michelle Gibbings

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A perfect storm for mature workers - Subscribe

A perfect storm for mature workers

Running Time: 11:58

Do you have a problem with employing mature-aged workers? Lots of us do, apparently. And that’s a huge shame - for employers who miss out on the experience that maturity brings and for mature workers as doors slam shut on their employment opportunities.
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Hunter Leonard, Silver & Wise

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Why respect trumps harmony - Subscribe

Why respect trumps harmony

Running Time: 12:06

In 2005, Rachael Robertson gave up the comforts of home to lead a team of fellow expeditioners to Antarctica. Her 12 months included managing a small group in the dark depths of an Antarctic winter.
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Rachael Robertson

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Future work practices for accountants - Subscribe

Future work practices for accountants

Running Time: 8:59

Online technology continues to impact the professional services industry. If you’re worried about change, then don’t be. Digital tools can help you streamline the way you work and ultimately help your clients.
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Sam Allert, Reckon

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Closing comments / quote of the month - Subscribe

Closing comments / quote of the month

Now, our quote of the month from a man who needs no introduction. It was Richard Branson who said…
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