University is a privilege. There is no doubt about it. I’m honoured to have had the opportunity to further my education. But this is my sixth year, I should have a PhD by this point (I don’t). I’ve spent so long at university because I had no idea what I wanted to be when I grew up. I graduate in November and I’m proud to say I will be part lawyer, part environmental scientist, part businesswoman and unemployed.
Read MoreAbby is one of my most favourite businesspeople. She’s super creative, not afraid to learn as she goes and always wants to improve what she does and push the boundaries. She’s also a wonderful friend, and a kickass jewellery maker who started out just doing the markets in Mackay and now has reps all through Queensland and Victoria, and an ecommerce site that is off the charts! A true inspiration, and a damned good person – meet Abby.
Read MoreThe new wage decision has now been released. A rise of 3.0% will apply to all Award minimum rates, and the National Minimum Wage will rise to $740.80 for a 38 hour week, or $19.49 per hour for adult full-time employees.
Read MoreFull day workshop for business owners, managers, payroll staff and business advisors. Major Award changes are now coming into effect, casual employee entitlements and conversion are prominent, Labour Hire Licensing continues to confound and a Federal election looms. What to do? Strategies and considerations to guide you through it all.
Read MoreEmployer’s covered by Awards are now more likely to be required to provide written notice to employees of the intention to shut down over Christmas. Four weeks’ notice is commonly required, so time is running out to get that done.
Read MoreHave you ever had one of those days where you thought to yourself that you need a change? I’m certain that we all have and at the age of 45, I never thought that I’d find a career – instead of just a job – after being in the workforce for over 25 years, but I did.
Read MoreBy doing so, you can create a well-balanced lifestyle and be present with your decision making observing how powerful this can be when you are simply being yourself instead of judging yourself.
Read MoreInformation has been circulating that if you have an employee who does anything for another business, you are instantly ensnared in the Labour Hire provisions, must have a licence, and face huge fines if you provide labour hire services without a license.
Read MoreI had a client last week tell me they probably won’t need a Facebook page for their business because of this, and sure if you’re staying away from Facebook to make some sort of point or because of your ideological standing then that’s your decision, but if you’re doing it because you think Facebook will collapse after this scandal, then I think you’re being short sighted.
Read MoreIf you have come up with something new, useful and inventive or innovative, then generally what you need is a patent. Millions of patents are granted throughout the world each year.
Read MoreWant to improve your Google ranking? You need to be careful how you, and your web designer, go about this or you could find yourself in a Federal Court case such as the one below…
Read MoreThe recent Regional Indaba or gathering held at CQUniversity was attended by over 70 business, industry, and community leaders from across the region.
Read MoreOrange Sky Australia is launching a world first van in Mackay that will provide free laundry and shower services for people doing it tough across the region.
Read MoreFrom Martin Grunstein
Margins in most industries are eroding. Some quite markedly. Why is this happening, and what can be done to arrest the decline?
From Karlee Hoog-Antink, Elders Financial Planning Mackay
It’s no secret that workforce opportunities for women have increased over the last 50 years. However, women continue to face challenges which limit their income producing abilities.
From Karlee Hoog-Antink, Elders Financial Planning Mackay
Forging a successful career, raising well-adjusted children, travelling the world, retiring comfortably – can women really afford to do it all?
From Kristy Dobson, McKays Solicitors
Cheers to a new financial year! Now that we’ve all celebrated and recovered, it is time to get down to business and put in place goals for a successful 2017/2018 financial year.
From Craig Joy, Craig Joy Workplace Consulting
The new wage decision has been release, and a rise of 3.3% will apply to all Award minimum rates.
What can you do to boost your security and help avoid issues like the "Wannacry" virus? Unfortunately, there is no one answer - unless you want to unplug from the online world, which might make it a little hard to run your business.
Read MoreFrom Sandy Paull, author
Anyone with a creative mind knows it doesn’t take much to get the brain cells multiplying, especially when a challenge comes their way.
