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Director Penalties – The new Regime
Changes to the director penalty regime, originally proposed in the 2011/12 Federal Budget, are now in effect. The most recent changes received Royal Assent and have force from June 29. The following insight will give you a brief overview of the new director penalty regime – the what, when and how of calculation and recovery.
Read MoreTED Talks: Margaret Heffernan – Dare to Disagree
Instinctively, people tend to avoid any conflict. Margaret Heffernan, former CEO of of five businesses, shows us that good disagreement is central to progress.
In this informative video, Margaret illustrates how the best partners aren’t “echo chambers” and how great research teams, relationships and businesses allow people to deeply disagree.
Read MoreClient in Focus – Gosford Race Club
This month we talk to Mr James Heddo, CEO of Gosford Race Club on the future direction of the club for the residents of the Central Coast and the way the industry is evolving.
Read MoreRecord Keeping Requirements – How could this affect you?
It is a legal obligation that you keep records relating to your business. That is why it is so important to make sure you have a useful record keeping system in place.
Read MoreInstant Impact Selling: When was the last time you had Sales Training?
In the last 12 months, 86% of businesses that I have spoken to, who undertook some form of sales training, reported better results.
Read MoreEat, drink and be Merry
Gifts, travel, food and drink are all a part of the summer break. But it makes for a happier holiday season if they’re budgeted for in advance.
Read MoreTED Talks: Trial, error and the God complex
Tim Harford, economics writer finds an unforeseen link among the successful complex systems – they were built through trial and error.
In this sparkling talk from TEDGlobal 2011, Tim asks us to embrace our randomness and start making better mistakes.
Read MorePrivate Health Changes – What impact does this have on you?
For those of you who are unaware, the government has introduced changes to the private health insurance rebate and the Medicare levy surcharge. From 1 July 2012, the private health insurance rebate and the Medicare levy surcharge will become tested against three new income tier thresholds.
Read MoreBuy Some Friends? Where to next with Social Marketing?
EVERY business likes to be liked, but does it count if you’re buying your own fan base?
Read MoreTED Talks: Richard St. John – Success is a Continuous Journey
This month’s TED talk is from Richard St. John. Richard reminds us that success is not a one-way street, but a constant journey. He uses the story of his business’ rise and fall to illustrate a valuable lesson – when we stop trying, we fail.
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