Category: Business
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11 ways to be a better leader
As a leader, it’s easy to feel like you’ve got all the answers but a wise leader will always look for ways to improve. Leaders are always asking people to improve and strive for better, which is why they must do the same. To help you be the best leader you can be, we’ve found…
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5 most common startup mistakes
Creating a business is by no definition an easy task, but it’s one of the most fulfilling things one can do. These common mistakes are things to avoid when creating your own new business. #1 Over-complication It can be tempting to make things far too complicated when starting a business, as it seems the more complicated…
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Fast food joints in strife
With the latest news about Eagle Boy’s maybe shutting down its doors, McDonalds and KFC are not doing any better with profits slowly plummeting. The days of the Whopper, Big Mac and Zinger are being threatened seriously by the changing tastes of the nation. There is a new cool kid on the block- gourmet food. It…
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The most successful Aussie startup
Nura has raised nearly $1.2 million in their Kickstarter campaign with more than 4000 backers and still has one week until it finishes. This is a huge success as only 1% have met the million dollar milestone. The Melbourne startup has done the impossible by listening to your ears and customising sounds to make them louder or have less…
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Tim Cook is Nike’s new Lead Independent Director
Nike’s co-founder Phil Knight has officially stepped down as chairman after 50 years with the company, with his recommendation Mark Parker taking over as President and CEO. In addition to this important leadership change, Tim Cook has been named as the lead independent director after having served as chair of the Nike board’s compensation committee…
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Work, work, break?
A new report released by national network of specialists has advocated for a maximum 38-hour work week. The report was released this week by the Work + Family Roundtable, a group of 34 academics who specialise in work and family policies. They believe that a shorter workweek is the best way of achieving gender equality…
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How office dress codes are changing
A recent look at the trends of dress codes in business has showed a huge reduction in strictness, many bosses looking toward smart casual as the benchmark for appropriate work wear. A receptionist in the UK was sent home recently for not wearing high heels to work, which reignited the often visited topic of dress…
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25 Unique Startups to watch
In this age of entrepreneurship, it seems like there’s a new startup everywhere you turn. To help you keep up to date (and to spend some cash), here’s a list of 25 unique and interesting startups that have products available right now. These startups are aimed straight for success. You can see even more thanks to Startup…
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5 Leadership Tips from Obama’s Presidency
The President of the United States held his final White House Correspondent’s Dinner in Washington D.C. over the weekend, and we’re taking the time to honour the way he’s presented himself as an incredible leader over the past eight years of his Presidency. 1. Accessibility An undeniable asset of Obama’s presidency has been his ability and…
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5 tips to get investors for your business
Your startup is going well so far but it’s time to expand and the only way to do that is get investors involved. You might have the best business in the world but without the right approach it’s still easy to get knocked back. A well-honed plan can go a long way in successfully convincing…