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Succession planning: A competitive advantage strategy
November 4, 2019
Sidestep the negative effects of change with thorough succession planning and you’ll put your business ahead of the curve. Not only does this improve your company’s value, but it also provides something every good business manger strives for: your employees’ peace of mind. You know this is true – succession planning is the cornerstone of...Read More
Resist today, relax tomorrow
November 4, 2019
Can you recite the last line of Gone with the Wind? If not, you’ll find the answer at the end of this article. If you scrolled down straight away, you might be too keen for your own good. We’ve all heard that patience is a virtue, and it can even save you money. For people...Read More
How to stop freaking out about speaking in public
October 28, 2019
The first rule of being a good public speaker is understanding it doesn't come naturally, says public speaking coach Andrew Griffiths. Here's how to overcome that. According to this study people prefer the idea of death to speaking in front of a crowd of strangers. Gulp. Seems a bit drastic, doesn’t it? But as entrepreneur,...Read More
World’s Best Beaches 2019: The Votes Are In
October 28, 2019
How would you like to laze on one of the world’s best beaches for your next getaway? Voters in this year’s TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards ranked Australia’s Manly and Surfers Paradise beaches among the top 25. However, it’s these five dazzling stretches of sand that won the most sun-loving hearts. 5. Grace Bay Beach, Turks...Read More
Tips on how to save money and how to budget
October 28, 2019
Planning can help you reach your savings goal sooner. Do you want to save money for the future? Saving money is a process, and it helps to have a plan and budget to reach your financial goals. If you’re looking for ways to save money, these budgeting and money saving tips could help you reach...Read More
Our Essentials to Get Through the Workday
October 21, 2019
Say goodbye to sugar cravings, ‘hangry’ crashes and distracting thoughts through your workday with some of our favorite workday recipe essentials! We like to think we are pretty good at snacking in the Food Matters HQ; Find a healthy array of snacks stashed in our draw, and the weekly shopping list always including carefully thought...Read More
Buy now pay later services- what you need to know
October 21, 2019
Buy now, pay later services do just what they say on the packet. You get to slip straight into the latest fashions, and providing you pay within the allotted time, you pay 0% interest. So far, so good. But, like the proverbial free lunch, it’s worth looking closer. ASIC’s report1 into this rapidly expanding sector...Read More
Myth busting: the cost of setting up renewable energy in a home
October 21, 2019
Market research indicates the average Australian home has 17 connected devices; ‘smart’ devices in the internet of things that offer everything from efficiency to safety, convenience and entertainment.1 Renewable energy devices – behind the meter, on the roof and in your pocket – are the next frontier, offering real savings and the potential to power...Read More
How to procrastinate: nine tips from a pro
October 14, 2019
Having studied my own habits – in between randomly browsing infographics, social media and videos of classic newsreader bloopers – I’ve compiled a set of sure-fire principles on how to get less done in more time. 1. Hit the inbox first thing every morning, definitely Unquestionably, an hour attending to random promotions, LinkedIn requests and...Read More
Lessons from the 2019 Index Chart
October 14, 2019
Information overload is a modern day problem. Between smartphones, websites and watches that alert you even when you have ignored the phone, it is hard, if not impossible, to tune out the noise of the world. Trade wars, Brexit, currency slumps, geopolitical tensions are just the headlines that can dominate the news cycle on any...Read More