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Introduction

We begin February, like we do each year, with economist Professor Neville Norman and his regular annual forecast. This year he has some good news, with a general easing of the horrific situation we have found ourselves experiencing since early 2020.
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The economic year ahead - Subscribe

The economic year ahead

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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.
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Professor Neville Norman, Melbourne University

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Executing with discipline - Subscribe

Executing with discipline

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At a time when so much feels out of our control, there are some things we can be disciplined about and that will likely result in highly successful outcome. In three highly practical ways, Mike Goldman helps to build individual and team discipline.
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Mike Goldman

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Getting your sales right - Subscribe

Getting your sales right

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People often buy on impulse, so you must be able to respond quickly to close a sale. That’s according to entrepreneur and author Richard Turner.
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Richard Turner

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Crafting great job ads - Subscribe

Crafting great job ads

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It’s challenging for companies across most industries to find people right now. An increasingly popular tool is LinkedIn, where people tend to post a comprehensive list of their work history, like a traditional resume.
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Karen Gately, Corporate Dojo

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How do they work so productively? - Subscribe

How do they work so productively?

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We all have the same hours in the day, but some highly successful people are able to use that time better than others.
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Dr Amantha Imber, Inventium

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Jumping bureaucratic hurdles - Subscribe

Jumping bureaucratic hurdles

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Business owners shouldn’t be afraid of taking on government departments if they have a valid complaint. So says Unravelling Red Tape Director Elaine Abery, an expert in dealing with the bureaucracy.
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Elaine Abery, Unravelling Red Tape

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The cashflow burden on mental health - Subscribe

The cashflow burden on mental health

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The latest Working Capital Research report from American Express delivers some harsh realities, including the hurt people are feeling out there.
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Leanne Faulkner, Fortitude at Work

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Social media strategy for 2023 - Subscribe

Social media strategy for 2023

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Do you love social media, or do you find it a chore to constantly and consistently post content for better business engagement? If you can’t or won’t do it in-house, it’s worth considering to outsource your social media posts.
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Bec Stenner, Creative Seed Co.

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Don’t risk your reputation - Subscribe

Don’t risk your reputation

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Your reputation is your most valuable intangible asset and critical to sustainable business success. That’s according to brand communication and reputation specialist Ros Weadman.
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Ros Weadman

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Closing comments & quote of the month - Subscribe

Closing comments & quote of the month

Our quote this month is a good one for the beginning of the year. It’s from a self-help author, American Melody Beattie, who says...
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