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This year highlighted more than ever the importance of maintaining regular communication and healthy relationships with our clients, suppliers and networks. It’s not good enough to reach out only when you are in need.

While the events of this year were unexpected and have tested all of us, it’s important to remember that business cycles have come and gone many times before – and prospects and fortunes are often restored or built by those who plan during times of uncertainty.

We all know a happy worker is a good worker, but what about the business owner?

There’s a strong case for balance, and a lot more to be said for clarity.

Forza Italia is a retailer of Italian sporting, automotive and novelty clothing and merchandise shifted its focus from…

Dr. John Maxwell is an international authority on Leadership. Inc Magazine chose him as the best leadership expert in the world. Maxwell’s numerous books have sold around 20 million copies.

Maxwell contends that the choices people make, and not merely the skills they inherit, shape their success. “It’s what you add to your talent that makes the greatest difference.”

Talent is often overrated or misunderstood. According to internationally renowned management expert, Peter Drucker, there is little correlation between a person’s intelligence and their effectiveness. This seems to be supported by the revelation that more than 50% of Fortune 500 CEOs had a C or C- average in college.

Angela Mathioudakis Melbourne, Victoria

There is an X-Factor in becoming a successful founder.

Whether it’s a brand-new start-up, an emerging small business, or a mid-sized company on the way up, this X-factor is usually there, hiding in plain sight.

As businesses worldwide face an uncertain future, much of the rhetoric we see in the current situation hinges on hope.

While we all hope things will improve, and that relief is just around the corner, for business owners and executives, weathering the Covid-19 storm means taking decisive actions.

Michael Lagos Melbourne, Victoria

Uncertainty is not a comfortable state for any business owner to be in, but what businesses do during this unpredictable time will determine not only how they emerge on the other side, but whether they are in a position to grow in the months and years ahead.