The federal government is considering amending the definition of a ‘casual employee’. It’s not enough to offer and agree to casual employment for your staff if the manner in which the employee works doesn’t fit the definition.… Read more

They say, you are what you eat, and with good reason. The Western diet with its highly processed foods, sugars and salts, can make you feel drowsy, lead to weight gain and even diabetes.… Read more

It’s an annual tradition, this time of year, for Business Essentials Daily to talk with Melbourne University Economics Professor Neville Norman, for his take on the economic year ahead, and how it will impact upon small businesses.… Read more

At a time when so much feels out of our control, there are some things we can be disciplined about, that will likely result in a successful outcome.… Read more

Andrew May has been a skills coach and mentor to some of the country’s top-performing sports teams and athletes for many years.… Read more

An increasing number of business owners are realising that a good workplace culture is important for business health and success.… Read more

After 30 years of experience, one of Australia’s best real estate agents knows exactly how to navigate the “fee reduction?”… Read more

Preparation is so important to telephone sales – have a script, write down key objections, but most importantly “master your mindset”.… Read more

Show humility, be open and transparent, and be comfortable within your own skin. Those are some of the qualities of good leadership.… Read more

A little doubt can be a good thing, but too much can stop growth and cripple your business. Coach and keynote speaker, Terry Barridge, says confidence comes from doing things you’re familiar with, but if you’re taken out of your comfort zone, do you lose all confidence?… Read more