Tag: leadership
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Myer Weribee store is a breath of fresh air
A Myer store in Werribee is breaking the cookie cutter mould of a traditional department store model; with a new target audience in mind. In September 2015, Myer boss Richard Umbers and CEO Daniel Bracon announced the their five year plan will include a $600 million facelift, including better change rooms and more boutique brands for the affluent buyers. …
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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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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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Domino’s facing risky rates
Much loved Domino’s Pizza may get hit with a 24% loss to their Australian profits, if they declare it under their new enterprise agreement. This came from a report by Deutsche Bank which they are currently with. Michael Simotas, an Analyst from the bank showed their current wage agreement expired in June three years ago. They also still…
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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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So what happens now: Post-election?
It has been a rough couple of days for Coalition leader, Malcolm Turnbull and Opposition Leader, Bill Shorten. With no result on Saturday night about the winner and statistics coming back a quarter of voters chose the Independent parties first, this could be a good change for a stable political environment. The Liberal government are struggling…
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Second petition for Brexit
Last Thursday, the United Kingdom announced they will no longer be a part of the European Union resulting in their economic stance to be in strife. The ‘leave’ campaign won by 52% with 30 million voters. Many are concerned over the UK not staying as they are aware of the effects of leaving the Union. A petition…
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What was one employee doing when Richard Branson paid a visit?
There’s nothing more awkward than getting busted by your boss for doing something you are not supposed to be. What’s even more awkward is when you’re boss happens to be Richard Branson stopping in for a visit. Branson, the founder of the Virgin group, recently visited the Virgin Australia offices where he imposed on one…
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10 TED Talks To Educate and Inspire Your Next Move
Here are ten talks that will help you become the successful individual you can be with the career you desire. 1.How to find work you love This talk by Scott Dinsmore looks at how he found his passion in life. It is about finding meaningful work that you love, discovering what matters to you and…
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10 Must Reads for Success
These ten books will change the way you think about success. They will shake up your game plan and help you forge your own path to success. Every book in this list provides a different insight on the multifaceted nature of success and and gets you one step closer to your goals. 1.The seven laws of spiritual…