The National Insurance Brokers Association of Australia (NIBA) has warned bushfire-impacted homeowners and businesses against unlicensed and unregulated “claims advisers” seeking to take advantage of the ongoing crisis. The message follows similar warnings from the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA). NIBA CEO Dallas Booth urged bushfire victims […]
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New approach needed to mitigate bushfires, say researchers
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Make your first conversation of 2020 a game-changer
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How small-business owners can plan for a brighter future
Creating a successful business takes an unwavering, ongoing and diligent commitment. Having realistic expectations, great staff, enjoyable company culture, the willingness to take action, and keeping the bigger picture in mind, is just the beginning of what I believe are the keys to a brighter future. ExpectationsHave accurate expectations of what it takes to run […]
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Marketing & Sales – The lifeblood of your business
If you have the mindset for growth, if you understand the psychology of your perfect customer and know exactly what they look like, if you’ve defined what your business does as opposed to what you do in your business, and if you have all your foundation systems in place, then it’s time to go marketing!! […]
Some simple cybersecurity tips anyone can follow
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Pernod Ricard achieves 100 per cent renewables target in Aus...
Two major solar projects and an agreement with and energy wholesaler has allowed Pernod Ricard Winemakers to become Australia’s first major wine company to source all its electricity from renewables. Pernod Ricard Winemakers Operations Director Australia Robert Taddeo (left) and Chief Operations Officer Brett McKinnon. Picture: Ben McPherson. Energy company AGL has installed more than […]
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