Achieving Certification to Quality Standards – so much more than compliance
Fiona Laughlan, CEO - IHCA
"Change is constant, and we have more on the horizon – there are fresh opportunities for disability, advocacy, primary health care and
mental health service organisations to benefit through independent certification to quality standards."
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New Right to Disconnect and Sexual Harassment Legislation: A Health and Safety Perspective
Jo Kitney, Managing Director - Kitney
"At Kitney, we have been receiving inquiries about the Right to Disconnect and sexual harassment legislation, highlighting their
topical nature and reinforcing the impact they have on mental health at work. Employers are keen to understand changes, how they can
address them, and foster a healthy work environment."
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Future-Proofing Your Sales Team: Building for Success in 2024
Peter McKeon, Founder & CEO - Salesmasters International
"The digital landscape evolves quickly. Regular training on new tools and trends is key to keeping your team competitive."
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The Best Marketing Channels to Find Clients on Right Now
Michelle O'Hara, Director - OH! Marketing
'Across many industries pipelines have slowed or disappeared altogether. It is important for businesses to look at their marketing
strategies and how they are using certain channels to attract new clients.' In this article Michelle from OH! Marketing shares which
channels are the best for B2B and B2C and what mistakes to avoid when using other channels.
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Developing a Gen AI Strategy for your Business: The Value of an AI Readiness Review
Chris Blakley, COO - Veracity
"By 2030, Gen AI is predicted to add tens of billions to Australia's economy, enhancing efficiencies and driving new opportunities
across multiple industries."
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Revolutionizing Business Efficiency: The Power of Workflow Automation
Mark Sanders, Founder/CEO - Tiikr
"Implementing workflow automation doesn't have to be a daunting task."
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Making business travel work for your business
Virgin Australia Business Flyer
'Why a robust travel policy is essential for every business.'
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4 Reasons to Call Your Insurance Adviser
Lisa Carter, CEO - Clear Insurance
'New staff, premises, products, machinery, revenue streams, or ownership changes can affect your insurance in ways you least expect.'
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Richard Munro, Partner - Alternate Business Strategies
"A robust strategy is more than just a selling decision and has many elements."
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Beat Burnout Before It Begins: Essential Tips for Employers and Managers
Danielle Copplin, Director - Scope Psychology Services Australia
Employment and management can be challenging. Meeting the needs of individual employees and supporting their mental health can be easy.
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Creating and Maximising B2B Referral Partnerships
Michelle O'Hara, Director - OH! Marketing
'In this article, I share some insights inspired from a group of amazing Queensland Leaders’ businesses and share how any business can build their own partnerships.'
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Navigating the Return to the Office
Ben Watts, CEO - Watts Next
“As businesses continue to grapple with returning to office spaces, we have seen and predict a significant increase in FWA requests from
employees seeking to maintain flexible work arrangements”
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5 Tips: Performance conversations amid mental health challenges
Blake Redding - Head of Psychology-National, MAPIEN
'Navigating performance conversations can already be tricky and complicated. What happens when we add in mental health or personal stressors
for a staff member?'
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Why you shouldn’t wait to systemise your business
Greg Gunther and Joshna Daya, Founders and Directors - Your Business Momentum
"5 reasons why you should systemise your business sooner than later"
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Dr Steve Bagi, Consulting Psychologist, Teaching Fellow - Bond University
"Have you spent time considering your strengths and how they help you to be effective in your leadership role?"
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The New Financial Year: Are You Worried About Hitting Your Targets?
Ralph Vossenberg, Managing Partner - Executive Consulting Group
'The start of a new financial year is a time for optimism and goal-setting. But for CEOs, a nagging doubt can linger: will our sales team
deliver the numbers we need?'
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Lisa Carter, CEO/Managing Director - Clear Insurance
'One of the most crucial aspects for a business to navigate is cyber insurance. It's not just about knowing what to cover and why, but also
understanding the implications and potential risks that can be mitigated through it.'
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Navigating the New Minimum Wage Increase: A Business Owner's Perspective
Ben Watts, CEO - Wattsnext
'On June 3rd, 2024, Fair Work Australia announced a 3.75% increase to the minimum wage. This coincides with the pre-planned 0.5% increase to
Superannuation, resulting in wages costs growing by 4.25% on July 1st, 2024.'
'Business owners must be strategic. It’s about finding ways to absorb these costs without compromising on the quality of service or
overburdening our financial health.'
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The Evolving Landscape of Sales: Embracing Change and Overcoming Growth Blockers
Peter McKeon, Founder/CEO - Salesmasters International
'The sales landscape is continually evolving, presenting both opportunities and challenges. By addressing misconceptions about hiring,
updating sales processes, enforcing KPAs and KPIs, aligning reward metrics, and focusing on value-based selling, sales teams can overcome
blockers to growth.'
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Why Now is the Perfect Time to Recruit in Australia: Is This a Post-COVID Talent Boom?
Ben Watts, CEO - Wattsnext Group
'The landscape of the job market has finally shifted, bringing an influx of talent and new opportunities for companies looking to expand
their teams. Here's why now is the perfect time to recruit, especially for small to medium businesses.'
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A position no employer wants to be in.
Anna Linning - Phoenix Occupational Medicine
'Pre-employment medical assessments and alcohol and other drug testing programs offer valuable tools to mitigate such risks – especially in
transport and industries with safety critical roles'
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The “Ferrari” Effect – A Marketing Strategy Framework
Michelle O'Hara, Director - OH MARKETING!'
The business landscape is changing rapidly and with it so must our Marketing Strategies, in order to remain ahead of the game.'
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Mastering the First 2 Minutes: A Guide to Sales Success
Peter McKeon, Founder/CEO- Salesmasters
'In sales, first impressions aren't just important; they're everything. The moment you start that conversation, you're either on the path to a deal or a dead end. So, how do you ensure it's the former? By mastering the first two minutes of your sales interaction.'
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Navigating the Digital Transformation of Security: Insights from the Front Lines
Virgina Tobias, CEO - BAMSS
'Positioning your business as a thought leader in security means staying ahead of the curve, anticipating changes, and being prepared to
pivot strategies swiftly. It involves a commitment to continuous learning, innovation, and most importantly, sharing knowledge with the
community to foster a safer digital ecosystem.'
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Take the fear out of a crisis with StormBirds
Leonie Vandeven, Founder/Director - Stormbirds
'Planning well before a crisis allows you to take control and respond confidently, quickly, and effectively, minimising damage and aiding
your recovery.'
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The Value Exchange- How to get (and give) valued advice.
Louise Broekman, Founder - the Advisory Board Centre
'When faced with making a decision or navigating an unknown path in our business journey, we instinctively look to others to support our
thinking.'
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Get prepared to thrive in the new world
'There is no escaping the fact that there are a number of new technologies, including AI, Robotics, No-Code and IoT, that are set to change the business landscape dramatically in the coming years' Read More…
Feel It, See It, Hear It, Believe It
Jack Perlinski, Founder & CEO. Principal Strategy Advisor - DAIS
'When talking about brand equity, it’s important to understand that a brand is far more than just a logo.'
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Are our social connections the key to longer life?
'Research shows the health risks of loneliness are as damaging as smoking 15 cigarettes per day, and even greater than those associated with obesity.' Read More…
Marsh celebrates 70 years of manufacturing in Australia as it adds Mastercut to the Alliance
A series of business acquisitions over the last 13 years have enabled Marsh to increase weekly production capacity to over 120Ts of finished products and build significant in-house capability in cold coiling, CNC wire forming, pressed parts and speciality coatings. Read More…
Managing AI Risks: Key Business Considerations
Andrew Nicholson, Partner - Mullins Lawyers
'In many of those businesses, AI implementation is not controlled by management, and there are no clear guidelines for its use.'
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How to Define Sales Performance in your SME
Peter McKeon, CEO - Salesmasters International
'To understand sales performance thoroughly, consider various metrics. Different reps excel in different areas, so a multifaceted approach
offers insight into each one's strengths.'
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Bill Owens, Managing Director - Veracity
'Cyber attacks are on the rise, with a cyber crime now reported every six (6) minutes. What’s more, the cost of cyber crime to organisations is increasing.'
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Unlocking Opportunities: Showcase Your Expertise on LinkedIn
Kay Ridge, Managing Director - DASH Social
'Showcasing your expertise and skills is not just a matter of vanity; it's a strategic imperative.'
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Emissions Reduction not just Reporting!
Lea Patterson - CEO, Pilbara
'Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Reporting, as it currently stands, is not helping to reduce emissions.'
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To-Do List for Businesses BEFORE undertaking an AI Project
Bill Owens, Managing Director - Veracity
'If you missed Bill’s talk, below is a summary with key questions to ask BEFORE undertaking an AI project.'
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Performance management when staff have mental health and personal challenges
Dr Leith Middleton - Mapien
'More recently, Australian Workplace Health and Safety Legislation provides workplaces greater clarity for integrating psychosocial hazard
management in workplace activities. It has also amplified the need for leaders to consider the mental health of their people.'
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Beyond the process: how people make or break a deal
Mark Steinhardt, Executive Director - InterFinancial
'Selling a business is hard. But understanding the people involved and their likely motivations will go a long way to improving your chances
of success.'
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Fine-tuning lead conversion through better understanding of metrics.
Peter McKeon, CEO - Salesmasters International
'Obtaining a lead is one thing in sales, but it is actually the conversion of that lead that at the end of the day really matters. Lead
conversion is one of nine key KPIs we measure in sales, and it is probably the most well-known. So, what does it mean?'
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Is managing psychosocial risks a burden or investment for your organisation?
Blake Redding, Associate Director - MAPIEN
'If these changes are perceived as a burden, this reflects a tendency to treat the required change more like an insurance
policy, to ensure things are in place, if or when, something goes wrong.'
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AI a critical step for your business
Ty Osborne, CEO - Brainstorm
'The more data you have, the better your AI will be. While not all data is created equal, it’s important to make sure you're collecting the right data, and that it's well-organised and easy to analyse.'
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Navigating the Sea of Change: Why Your Business Needs a Sustainability Strategy and More
Adrian Vaida, Managing Director - Sustainability Compass
In the fast-evolving world of ESG, it's no longer a question of 'if' but 'when' and 'how' your business adapts. Why simply comply with new
regulations, when you can thrive by seizing opportunities? Why just react to change when you can lead the way?
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Navigating Workplace Mental Health Changes in 2023
Frank Cassells - Director, Cassells / Resolutum
'This blend of tangible and intangible hazards creates a unique challenge for employers. While we are accustomed to solving problems with
well-defined processes, addressing human behaviour is not always straightforward.'
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Why HR Must Lead the AI Revolution: Your Business Depends on it!
Ben Watts, CEO - wattsnext
‘If someone said every one of your employees can have an executive assistant, with no extra staff cost, how more productive could your
workplace be?’
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The security posture of a third party directly impacts your organization. A breach in their systems can easily translate to a breach in yours, especially if they have access to your data or IT infrastructure. Read More…
Liisa Hill - AIRAH
At the recent Women of AIRAH breakfast, attendees were challenged to be agents of change for greater equity, diversity and inclusion in our
sector.
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Is your Business Underinsured?
Lisa Carter, Managing Director - Clear Insurance
'Your business is probably one of the most valuable assets you have – so it makes sense to protect it in good times and bad. Inadequate cash
flow is one of the major reasons small businesses fail in Australia *1.'
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Does Microsoft Sales Copilot Have What It Takes to Reshape Business?
Bill Owens, Managing Director - Veracity
'As the market becomes overwhelmed with promising but embryonic Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) applications, business leaders
want to know which Gen AI tools possess the potential to truly transform their companies.'
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Andrew Hill, Senior Advisor - Carroll Consulting
'When undertaking a new hire, spend some time thinking constructively and critically about your business. Do you know why someone would want
to come and work for your organisation?'
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Gallery - November 2023
Final event for 2023 which includes the Graduation event - view photos here from the afternoon into the evening.
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Navigate the future – Invest in Innovation.
Brian Ruddle, Managing Director - Impact Innovation
Innovation can be your organisation’s ‘secret weapon’ to navigating the future. Rather than be stuck playing catch-up, investing in
innovation drives competitive advantage, growth and employee engagement. There’s a cost to doing it - and there’s potentially an enormous
cost if you don’t do it.
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Safeguard Your Cash Flow: A Holiday Season Alert for Businesses
Angela McDonald, Managing Director - Optimum Recoveries
'As the holiday season approaches, businesses often face several challenges, particularly concerning cash flow and late payments.'
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How ChatGPT and Automation are Changing the Marketing Landscape
Michelle O'Hara - OH! Marketing
'...like any other marketing…. ChatGPT is only as good as the questions you ask it, as good as the strategic plan you
follow and the consistency you adopt.'
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Jo Kitney, Managing Director - Kitney Occupational Health & Safety
'The McKinsey Global Institute recognise that an investment in digitalisation is cumulative, can boost growth, and a force for change if the
business can adapt.'
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How to build a good employer brand
Author: Jack Perlinski from DAIS Brand Strategy Advisors
Employer Branding is vital to the success of every business – you need to create a brand story and culture that engages your market and
attracts amazing candidates that will make your brand even more outstanding.
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Michelle Safely, General Manager - Phoenix Occupational Medicine
'Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have heard the words ‘psychological safety in the workplace’ on repeat for much of this
year. This mega trend will continue to dominate the way health in the workplace is viewed.'
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Understanding Your Risk Appetite During Uncertain Times
Michael Blonk, Manager - Optimum Recoveries
“The recent Creditor Watch Business Risk Index highlighted a sharp increase in B2B trade payment defaults, signalling growing stress among
businesses and predicting a rise in insolvency rates in the coming months.'
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Toni Powell
As the founder and former director of a film festival dedicated to positive films that uplift, I have rejoiced to see television series like
Ted Lasso and Schitt's Creek on our screens. In a world increasingly plagued by division, entitlement, and aggression, these shows serve as
profound reminders of what we desperately need at this moment.
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5 Signs It’s the Right Time to Hire a Hunter
Peter McKeon, Founder & Director - Salesmasters International
Improving sales capability sometimes involves hiring a salesperson. Here’s five signs it’s the right time to hire a hunter and when to
consider another solution.
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Generative AI: The Next Tech Revolution or a Bubble Waiting to Burst?
Digital Literacy for Readers - Bill Owens, Veracity
'Since the launch of ChatGPT in November 2022, Artificial
Intelligence (AI) has become the hot topic on everyone's lips. Its potential seems limitless, but big questions remain: can it deliver on
its promises and what are the implications for our businesses?'
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June 2023 Event and Graduation Gallery
Photo Gallery of June event
Congratulations to our Graduated Members
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Surviving and Thriving in the big Squeeze!
James Paulsen - Founder & Executive Director, Queensland Leaders
'With increasing interest rates, inflation and cost of living pressures, businesses are under more pressure than at any time in recent
history'
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Have you prepared your Strategy & Execution Plan for 2024?
Bernard O'Brien, Managing Director - Ninox Group
As we approach the end of the financial year, it's important to start thinking about how you can optimize your business for the coming year
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Shannon Wang, Director - Miss Curtains
'As a non-native English speaker, I have faced challenges in creating content that is easy to understand. However, with the help of AI
technology, I am able to improve the quality of my writing and make it more accessible to a broader audience.'
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Roger Leaning - Director, Morgans
'Risk presents opportunity and we see a path for investors to succeed in the new regime.'
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When private conversations should be made public
Andrew Nicholson, Partner - Mullins
'All organisations and businesses operating in Australia will soon be forced to review their privacy and data collection practices, with changes coming as a result of pressure on Government to act following recent high-profile data breaches including Optus, Medibank, and QUT.'
New requirements will soon be introduced, with some of the changes relating to data retention practices, targeted marketing and data
trading, and improving clarity of consent.
Partner, Andrew Nicholson discusses some of the methods in which organisations can utilise to get ahead now and reduce future impact of what
are set to be sweeping reforms.
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Adrian Vaida, Director - Sustainability Compass
'At Sustainability Compass we firmly believe that embedding sustainability in the core business is the right thing to do, right now.'
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Growth Strategy & Investmenet Forum - Thursday 18 May 2023
Our upcoming Growth, Strategy & Investment Forum is on Thursday 18th May where the focus will be on critical factors to help your business create new opportunities and growth in the areas of your people, cash flow, and market position. Read More…
John Brown - Director, One Source
“Small businesses devote a lot of time pretending to be bigger than what they really are…..large businesses on the other hand spend
money pretending to be smaller and personalized.”
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5 HR Megatrends To Watch Over the Next Decade
Melissa Langton, Director - Exceler8
'...we need to stop asking 'Are we doing things right?" and start asking 'Are we doing the right things?'. We need to access the right information and make sustainable decisions.'
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10 Ways to Help Protect Your Business Against Cybercrime
'Cybercrime is rapidly evolving. With new threats every year, the different types of cybercrime affecting businesses are staggering. While it’s a scary thought, there are many ways to protect your business.' Read More…
5 reasons every business needs a brand promise
Can you communicate the value you deliver to your people, your customers, and your market in a simple line? That’s where a brand promise comes in. Read More…
Leading Infrastructure Group Pensar Joins Rapidly Expanding RSK Australia
Karl Yunker, Managing Director of Pensar, who continues to lead the business following the acquisition, said: “Together, RSK and Pensar have the opportunity to become a world leader in the design and delivery of critical water infrastructure projects, meeting the water security needs of Australia’s dynamic and growing population..." Read More…
7 December 2022
Gallery from Queensland Leaders Christmas Lunch at the Queensland Cricketers' Club - A fantastic afternoon of brightness, fun, laughter,
trivia and even a fashion parade! We thank everyone who attended, the effort made with costumes, and to our fabulous host &
Advisory Board Member, Vivienne Anthon. It was a great way to end the year!
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The Evolution of Taylors Wines
Taylors Wines
'For more than 50 years Taylors Family have dedicated h selves to crafting the very best
wine.'
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Payroll & Understanding Your Risk of Personal Prosecution: A Guide for the C-suite
Brett Cowan, CEO, Payroll Experts Australia
'87% of companies are paying their staff incorrectly. This percentage does not refer to the intent of a company to pay incorrectly, but it
reflects the reality of the complexity and dynamism of the Payroll function overall.'
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Gallery - November 2022 Final event & Graduation
Here are the snapshots from our final event for 2022 Read More…
Congratulations to all Graduating Members for 2022
We congratulate all Graduating Members through the Queensland Leaders series for 2022. Read More…
Published in Moreton Daily - written by Ashleigh Howarth
Passionate frozen berry producers win excellence award
'My Berries in Caboolture South has taken home the top gong at this year’s Moreton Bay Business and Innovation Awards in the Award for Food
and Agribusiness Category.'
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From Expert to Authority (+ Why it Matters)
Petra Zink, Managing Director - Impaccct
'You’ve got the degrees, you earned the credentials, you’ve gained years of experience and yet, you’ve missed out on opportunities to
others, less qualified and less experienced professionals.'
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Four Key Digital Marketing Strategies – Grow Your Business To The Next Level
October 2022 - Peter Curran, Director - digital surfer
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Mandatory Covid-19 Isolation Ends
From October 14, Australians no longer have to isolate after testing positive to COVID-19. Read More…
Now is prime recruitment season | The Best Time to Recruit
October 2022 - Ben Watts, CEO - wattsnext
‘The flow on effect of the past few years on Australia’s talent market is real’ Any business who has tried to recruit in Australia
2022 will know how difficult it has been to find talent..'
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AEIOU Foundation Take A Hike Brisbane
Take A Hike series is the annual signature event for AEIOU Foundation to raise much-needed funds and awareness for children with autism and AEIOU. Read More…
Is SEO still relevant in 2022?
July 2022 - Tristan Mitterstoger, Director - Resurge Digital
"If you’ve had any experience with search engine optimisation as a business owner, you may have already asked yourself questions like “Is
SEO Still Relevant?”
or “do I NEED SEO?”.
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Danielle Appi - Partnerships & Corporate Development, RizeUp Australia
'RizeUp’s programmes promote women’s independence and decision-making in public life and relationships, which is a key outcome to preventing
domestic violence.'
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Scott Patterson, Partner - Alternate Strategies
'"Most people would not describe the process of owning and running their own business as “an unplanned adventure”.
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20 ways to continuously strengthen our people@work
Blake Redding, Associate Director - Mapien
'These 20 actions were identified as steps taken by businesses over the past 6 months to strengthen their people through the unpredictable world we live in.'
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People Look to Leaders to Lead – Lessons from George W Bush
Ben Watts, CEO - Wattsnext
'The quote 'People look to leaders to lead' has inspired... but also terrified me throughout my life'.
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Is it time to review your annualised wage arrangements?
June 2022 - Mapien
'An increase to the minimum wage in Modern Awards means it is time to review your annualised wage arrangements!'
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What is the next opportunity for Devco
Richard Aston - Managing Director, Devco Australia
'..we are looking to see “what is the next opportunity for Devco”, what is the next problem that we can solve?..'
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June 2022 Event / Graduation Gallery
June 2022 Event & Graduation captures
Photography: Josh Wonan
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What is the biggest problem with Cyber Security right now?
David Burkett - Working Mouse
'it comes down to asking yourself one crucial question; how are you validating your vendor’s cyber resilience and those that
support them?'
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5 Business lessons learnt from parenting a child with Down syndrome
May 2022 Darryl Stef, CEO - Down Syndrome Queensland
Obstacles enable you to focus on what matters, they direct your next steps, unleash your creativity and most importantly, reveal your true
identity as a leader.
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Our upcoming Growth, Strategy & Investment Forum is on Wednesday 1st June where the focus will be on critical factors to help your business create new opportunities and growth in the areas of your people, cash flow, and market position. Read More…
Vietnam Trade Mission Series 2023
How can your business benefit from developing trade relationships with Vietnam? If you may have an interest in learning more about doing business in Vietnam or utilising services of Vietnam based-businesses, the AICC is hosting a trade mission in 2023. Queensland Leaders participants are invited to express interest… Read More…
Brisbane disability business filling big orders for global snack food company
Multicap - March 2022 - Brisbane disability business filling big orders for global snack food company Multicap General Manager Employment Tony Burns says the partnership with Pepsico means new skills and opportunities for supported employees to build confidence and work with greater independence. Read More…
5 things every business owner should be doing to gain back more time and freedom
February, 2022 - Greg Gunther & Joshna Daya - Your Business Momentum
'Do you feel like you’re running on empty now more than ever? You’re not alone.'..
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Charitable business and profit for purpose
Rebecca Culverhouse, CEO - accoras
'We are working towards a community where we have “Good mental health for
all”.'
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Skydiving and the Art of Self Maintenance
Sarah Mills - Centenary Yoga
'There is only one You and you are Irreplaceable, both in your business and your life. How do you care for You?'
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Digital transformation - The $31bn potential for Queensland that’s too big to ignore
Stuart Macdonald, COO - TechnologyOne
'The report uncovered that there is a $31bn generation building opportunity to be unlocked in Queensland..'
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The Impending Bowel Cancer Crisis
Peter Spryszynski - Country Manager, Q-bital Healthcare Solutions
'There is a third crisis simultaneously brewing which has enormous repercussions for Australians: deferred non-essential or elective
surgery.'
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Photo Gallery - November 2021 Event
Some snapshots from our final event for 2021 Read More…
Webinar: New and Middle Management Series
Wattsnext
'New and Middle Management' on the topic of how to improve your management skills. A 30-minutes weekly series of conversations hosted by
Anita Dazzi and Clint Adams our Senior Consultants.
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