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Strategies for Businesses Facing Financial Difficulties
In response to the cancellation of our March 2020 Business Breakfast, Chamber decided to instead do a Facebook Live event with our keynote presenter, Cheryl Stainsby from Strategic Solutions (QLD). Cheryl shares some very valuable tips on things you can do now to...
Six Steps to preparing your small business for the Coronavirus Disruption
Only a few days ago, we were watching the developing pandemic as we would watch a disaster movie. COVID-19 was interesting, thought provoking, but distant, as yet unreal. Fast forward a week, and we have a clear and present danger to our families, our businesses, our...
For Sponsoring Employers – how does the Skilling Australians Fund levy work?
If your business is looking to sponsor a foreign worker this is one of the costs associated with the process. The SAF levy must be paid by the employer who is nominating the position at the time that the nomination is lodged. It cannot be transferred or otherwise...
Commitment to Clients and Community
The Redlands Coast Business Show was pleased to share the thoughts and advice from the Redlands Coast Chamber of Commerce, Rebecca Young. Rebecca shares a challenge that existed in her business, which almost brought it to its knees. Rebecca shared her strength by...
From Problems to Possibilities
I use a strengths based approach to change when I am building effective teams, collaborations, partnerships or building a Compassionate Community. The strengths based approach is the "5 D" method of Appreciative Inquiry. Definition - We Choose the positive for our...
Don’t Complicate A Relationship Before It’s Even Begun
A common mistake I often see on websites is over-complicating things! It is always best to keep the site specific and focused on your business products and services. The end user expects website navigation to be simple and efficient. Visitors to your site need the...
1+1=3 The Product of Diversity
No...my maths isn’t wrong...well not in the world of Diversity it’s not. One person: with their unique perspectives, skills, experiences, background and life: When given the opportunity to collaborate with another person also with their own uniqueness and value,...
Setting Boundaries with Customers and Clients
It’s important to have a good relationship with your customers and clients. You want to be friendly and personal and make them feel like you truly care about their success. But in order to have a healthy relationship, you need to put certain boundaries in place....
Diversity and Inclusion: Why we’re getting it wrong.
Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) has to be one of the biggest corporate initiatives of the past decade. With so many social causes around D&I finally taking centre stage in our media, legal systems and political systems, the business world has made some gains in...