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Rod Cullen … with Utmost Respect

by Adrian Payne Born on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsular, in 1972 he left the private school his parents had afforded for him there, to set out to find his way in the world. At the time, the economy wasn’t the best, … Continue reading

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Entrepreneur Profile: Yildiray Gazi, Rave On Promotional Products

by Larry Woldenberg Like other migrants, Yildiray Gazi started from scratch. He went to work for CSR Timber Products initially as a cleaner. Over the next 16 years he worked his way up the ladder to become their State Sales … Continue reading

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Fair Work Australia – an Oxymoron! (Part 2)

The Hon. Charlie Lynn – Member of the Legislative Council There is no shortage of subject material for the new ethics classes in our NSW school curriculum. Under the heading ‘legitimacy of government’ one could paint a scenario which depicts … Continue reading

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Start Thinking Like Your Banker

Adam Goldstien, Wealth Adviser – Skeggs Goldstien Whether your business is in its early stages of development, or a business that has been in existence for a while, securing credit before you need it can be critical to your ultimate … Continue reading

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Does Your Business Dare to be Different?

In the hugely competitive global marketplace of 2012, business differentiation is a key strategy for business success. Consumers are presented with many choices for the products and services they require and so attracting their attention – and their loyalty – … Continue reading

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What Motivates Staff? Effective Staff Retention

Part 4 – Staff Development and Performance Management Andrew de Wynter, Senior Consultant – The HR Department Effective learning and development is essential to help your staff grow and maintain current knowledge within their area of expertise. This is also … Continue reading

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Food Manufacturing Conglomerates are Lying to You!

Tim Pittorino, Managing Director – Fitness Revelation Corporate Solutions The reason people are increasingly tired, stressed and…I’ll just say it – fat – is that mass marketing has replaced common sense. Mainstream society blindly believes that just because a food … Continue reading

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Is Property Still a Super Investment?

Jeremy Carter, Partner – Fusion Private Wealth Property has been the number one wealth strategy of the last 30 years in Australia. Buy a home, build some equity and as soon as cash flow permits, borrow more to purchase investment … Continue reading

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Work-Life Balance – What Legacy will You Leave Behind?

Stephen Frost, Managing Director – BREED Local Community Partnership Recently, I was present when my father received the sad news that a school friend of his had passed away; a good friend for more than 65 years. I saw intense … Continue reading

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How to Fund Raise for Your Non-Profit Organisation

Ruchaya Rayya Nillakan, Tax Accountants & SMSF Auditors Did you know that 85% of non-profit fundraising every year is acquired from direct individual donations? That 85% consists of large and small donations but it is the steady stream of small … Continue reading

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