Increasing evidence demonstrates that diversity in the workplace leads to better innovation and improved financial performance. Accepting people of all backgrounds, gender and varying physical capacity, is not just a nice idea, but when it comes to business, adopting an altruistic approach is also good business…

Cooperative and Mutual Enterprise is a business model that not all people understand – even people who are actually members of one. In this model, customers earn their right to influence the organisation, not for direct investment, but with their custom. It’s a model that…

As modern life becomes more complex, and work pressures increase, stress and burnout are becoming increasingly common complaints. Quality of life isn’t in the standard business vocabulary, but time management is, and according to this week’s guest, this is one key element to achieving a…

Women make up 51% of the Australian population however, there is not 51% representation of female leaders in business. We know that many women, and men, want equality, so it’s now time to move beyond talking about it, and to actually make headway in bringing…

Accounting for creative business is not a statement you often hear, or two groups of people you’d normally associate. However, finance is the basis of any business, and the creative arts experience sales, tax, and accounting in the same way any other business does. Lauren…

The rise of electric cars is happening across the globe, although Australia is currently lagging behind when it comes to cleaner, greener transport options. However, a recent report funded by Jaguar claims two thirds of Australians will have an electric car within the next 10 years….

On-demand content is now the preferred option for many consumers. Like Netflix is slowly strangling free to air TV, podcasts are slowly taking over space previously controlled by the commercial radio market. The difference – podcast, as on-demand content, allow listeners to chose when, where…

Across the globe, organisations known as a ‘social enterprise’ are on the rise. According to Social Traders, these are businesses that trade to intentionally tackle social problems, improve communities, provide access to employment and training, or help the environment. Forage Supply Co, established by two friends, Justin Westhoff…

Making a living as an entertainer in any field is challenging, as a professional magician the opportunities to do so are very limited. To be successful in this field requires patience, discipline and resilience; plus maybe a pinch of magic! Matt Tarrant is one of Australia’s…

The United Nations was established to maintain international peace and security, and the UN representatives face danger and conflict on a daily basis. When the welfare of others is part of your job description, the most important foundation for your duties, is communication. Thilan Legierse…