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Close to Home: Embracing the power of play
Can you recall some cherished childhood memories that involved playing? Perhaps it was the joy of constructing forts from cardboard boxes or playing hide and seek with friends. These were not merely frivolous pastimes, they played a fundamental role in childhood development and ultimately influencing your future. Play is often undervalued in a productivity focused society, yet it is a crucial aspect of development.
Resolution of an unusual oesophageal foreign body
A Jack Russell terrier was presented to a first opinion practice with a history of chewing a skirt, and investigations revealed an oesophageal foreign body. This was found to be the slider of a zipper from the skirt, into which the walls of the oesophagus had become doubly embedded. Referral was offered, but declined, so the veterinary team used initiative and a “thinking outside the box” approach to solve the unique problem and deliver a good outcome.
Key elements for strong risk management
The past few years have arguably been some of the most profitable the dairy industry has seen in recent times. The year of 2023 will be a different story, with producers having to squeeze out a profitable margin with what will be the highest feed prices in history. From a lender’s perspective, risk management is a proven practice that will provide a pathway to profitability.
Strengthening your dairy business for long-term success
Dairy producers across the country are breathing a collective sigh of relief after receiving better milk prices and pandemic relief from USDA. These two factors have gone a long way to rebuilding the capital and liquidity base of dairy operations that eroded significantly in recent years. So now is the time to keep a keen focus on business results to position your business for what is predicted to be a volatile and uncertain future.
What can Hong Kong teach Sydney about sustainability?
Jess, December 18, 2018December 18, 2018, NSW, Partner Solutions, People, Planning, Smart Cities, Sustainability, Trends, By Greg Steele, Group Executive for Asia Pacific, Arcadis As the Asia Pacific region continues to grow in importance on the global stage, it will become ever more critical that the region’s leading cities learn from each other and continue to innovate, develop, and evolve. Key to this is sustainability. But what makes a city sustainable?
Is a Hedge Loan a Good Idea for Your Operation?
Dairy producers who want to raise their game in the area of risk management may want to consider making a request to their lender for a hedge loan. A hedge line of credit is a loan used to finance hedging transactions which will generally be in the form of futures or options contracts.
The training dilemma: will it deliver a return?
Of course everyone provides basic training on the products and services offered by the business – how to operate internal systems and processes, etc. But more in-depth, detailed – and hence expensive – training is often only reserved for long-term or very senior employees, if at all. Yet as Jules Peacock, founder of high-end Sydney salon Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup, explains, not training your employees well can actually cost you more – through lower sales volumes and poorer staff retention.
Shark Tank judge reveals top business strategies
The serial entrepreneur and investor, who is now a household name thanks to his spot on the judging panel of Channel 10’s hit show about start-up businesses pitching for investment, says the advice he wants to pass on are lessons that he learnt through his first accountant. “He gave me three pieces of advice,” Steve (pictured) tells My Business.
Avoid these 6 common digital marketing blunders
After interviewing more than 40 of my clients, from small businesses through to corporations, I noticed a pattern emerging with the types of problems or concerns they were having with their digital and social media activities. Often the mistakes they were having could have been remedied by being willing to invest in the right channels and strategies to begin with. So, what stopped them from setting their business (or marketing/digital/social) strategies up properly?
Don’t think disruption is a new concept!
Serial entrepreneur and founder of BridgeClimb Sydney, which operates climbs up the Sydney Harbour Bridge, explains that the history of the bridge itself demonstrates that disruption has long been a part of human history and evolution. “When you think about 1926 when we built that bridge, there was only a million people in Sydney.
Tips to prepare a business for sale
If you are in business, you are generally doing everything you can to keep your head above water, service your customers or clients and bring money into your business. Preparing for the sale of your business is a vital aspect of any business owners’ journey through the lifecycle of their business. Yet it is so often something that is missed.
Countering negativity and resistance in business
When operating in a very traditional industry or aspect of business, it’s not uncommon to face hesitancy or even stubborn resistance to any form of change. This is exactly what Synovum Care’s Natasha Chadwick has found in trying to disrupt the way aged care services are provided in Australia.
Is the government snatching your dormant cash?
By law, authorised deposit-taking institutions (such as banks) are required to transfer funds that sit dormant for a period of seven years to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). One My Business reader, identified only as Brian, recently commented on a 2016 article titled ‘Govt calls on Aussies to claim lost savings’, explaining how he inadvertently discovered a large sum of money was taken from his account without any notification from either his bank or ASIC.
Getting workers to win the war against cyber crime
Whether through innocent mistakes or because they were targeted for their access to sensitive information, employee error can easily open the door to malware or information theft. The spread of the WannaCry ransomware that recently debilitated hospitals, businesses and government departments across the globe has amplified awareness of such threats. Successful attacks often involve poor processes and exploit human tendencies.
Setting a price that reflects your value
“I’m not a cheap experience. An initial appointment with me is $300 for a haircut,” explains Jules Peacock, owner of Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup in inner Sydney. “In my experience with meeting a client for the first time, you really need time. You need to provide a service that is really going to create something that’s profoundly beneficial to them. I need to know who they are. I need to know what their expectations are.
Cyber criminals profiting from business complacency
Fresh on the heels of the ‘Wannacry’ ransomware attack, which affected the majority of countries around the world and debilitated parts of the UK’s health system and German transport network, the NSW Small Business Commissioner released figures suggesting one in three SMEs in the state has fallen victim to some form of cyber crime.
WannaCry/Wcry ransomware: What you need to know
Trend Micro has been tracking WannaCry since its emergence in the wild in April 2017. Here’s what users and enterprises need to know about this widespread threat and what can be done to defend against it. Several firms in Europe were the first to report having their mission-critical Windows systems locked, showing a ransom note. This quickly developed into one of the most widespread ransomware outbreaks currently affecting a large number of organisations around the world.
Are you inadvertently fuelling your competitor’s business?
Speaking on the My Business Podcast, Jules Peacock – operator of high-end salon Lily Jackson Hair & Makeup – says she’s surprised to see how some people in business are closed off from accepting new ideas, to the detriment of their clients and ultimately to their business. “I’d been in Australia for about three years having completed my apprenticeship in New Zealand and then went to London.
How can you protect your IP while doing market research?
Paul Cave has a simple mission – to launch a business that enabled people to climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Yet climbing a famous bridge as a tourist activity proved to be a world-first, and so he wanted to closely guard his idea while negotiating with the various stakeholders to turn that idea into reality.
5 steps to have 'courageous' conversations with employees
As a business owner, it may be that your job requires you to have these conversations with people on a regular basis. Performance issues often require courageous conversations. Or maybe it’s something more personal or you may have to tell someone that they didn’t get the promotion and give some hard feedback as to why. A common myth is that raising the issue might make things worse, however a carefully constructed conversation might save things from getting worse.
Van hit by train in Grandview
A van was hit by a train Thursday morning in Grandview. Police said the crash was reported about 8:30 a.m. near Fifth and Main streets. The driver of the van was not hurt. The wreck is under investigation.
1 in custody after police pursuit ends in River Market area
At least one person was taken into custody Tuesday after a police pursuit that ended in the River Market area. Kansas City police said it started on the city's east side when officers tried to stop a vehicle that had been reported stolen. The pursuit went west on I-70, through downtown before ending in the 300 block of Delaware Street when the driver hit a Jackson County Sheriff's deputy's cruiser. An ambulance was called for the deputy, who complained of a shoulder injury.
Fire damages home near 12th Terrace, Jackson
President Barack Obama arrived in Orlando Thursday for the grim task of consoling families after their loved ones were gunned down during another horrific U.S. shooting, this time in a Florida nightclub. In what's become a recurring tableau of his pr... Read More »
Fire damages home in east KC
Thirty-one people were killed and 270 injured when terrorists struck Brussels' airport and the city's Maelbeek metro station Tuesday morning, in attacks subsequently claimed by ISIS.Belgian authorities say two of the four attackers have been identifi... Read More »
KC police investigate shooting on city's east side
Kansas City police are investigating a shooting Tuesday morning that injured a man on the city's east side. Police were called to the 5400 block of Bennington Avenue about 9:40 a.m. Authorities said the man suffered serious but non-life-threatening injuries. Witnesses said two men fled the area in a white vehicle.
1 treated for smoke inhalation after east KC house fire
One person was treated for smoke inhalation after fire damaged an east Kansas City home. Kansas City firefighters were called to the 2300 block of Oakley Avenue just after 11 a.m. Tuesday. The fire was mostly contained to the attic area toward the back of the home. The cause of the fire has not been released.
1 dead in crash at 23rd and Jackson
As California Gov. Jerry Brown pointed out Monday, ABX2 15 is not just any other piece of legislation: By definition, it's a matter of life and death."The crux of the matter is whether the state of California should continue to make it a crime for a ... Read More »
Deputy's cruiser, vehicle collide near 23rd, Cleveland
[Breaking news update, published at 1:14 p.m. ET]The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals has granted a two-week emergency stay of execution for Richard Glossip, who had been scheduled to be put to death on Wednesday, 1st deputy court clerk Susan Hampt... Read More »
Sword-wielding man shot by KC police dies
A man who was shot by a Kansas City Police officer after swinging a sword at vehicles and people has died. Kansas City Police said Javon M. Hawkins, 21, died overnight at an area hospital. Police said Hawkins was shot by an officer at a park near Gregory and Paseo at about 5 p.m. Thursday. Police said Hawkins refused officers' commands, and when he turned toward one of the officers, she fired shots at the sword-wielding man. The officer was not injured in the incident.
Crews called to fire at Kansas City apartment building
The Red Cross is helping residents after an apartment fire in Kansas City on Thursday afternoon. The fire broke out at an apartment building near 43rd Street and The Paseo Boulevard. There were no immediate reports of injuries. Investigators have not said how the fire started or how many people have been displaced.
Emergency crews called to rescue worker at church construction site
Kansas City firefighters were called to rescue a worker at a church under construction. Emergency crews were called to 201 Westport Road at 9:45 a.m. on what was called a "confined space" rescue. Three ambulances were called to the scene. KMBC has a news crew on the way. Refresh this page for updates.
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