Business Brain Food

Avoid Unfair Dismissal Claims with Natasha Hawker

Natasha Hawker has been in the HR industry for 18 years and in this time has worked in many countries and has personally had the task of terminating many employees.

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Unfair Dismissal is one of the areas of business that is misunderstood by many people, in this episode Natasha will help to make the complex simple and help you understand what your rights are, and the best way to make sure you’re protected in the event that you do need to let someone go! Subscribe on iTunes In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

  • What is deemed as ‘Unfair Dismissal’
  • One thing you must do when meeting with an under performer to protect yourself
  • How many warning you do, or don’t have to give an employee that is not performing
  • How big your business needs to be before the ‘rules’ change for you
  • How long an employee has to be with you before they are able to lodge an unfair dismissal claim
  • How to calculate the costs of an unfair dismissal claim for you

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Direct download: BBF015_Unfair_Dismissal_Natasha_Hawker.mp3
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Podcasting in Business with John Lee Dumas

EntrepreneurOnFire is a top ranked, 7-day a week business podcast, hosted by John Lee Dumas, interviewing today’s most successful and inspiring Entrepreneurs. Since EntrepreneurOnFire’s launch in September of 2012, John has inter-viewed people like Seth Godin, Gary Vaynerchuk, Barbara Corcoran, Tim Ferriss, Chris Brogan and over 500 inspiring Entrepreneurs.

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Entrepreneur on Fire is a business that generates over $200,000 per month in revenue, during this interview John shares with you how he has built his podcast into one of the most successful podcasts on the planet.

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** How podcasting can help you reach out to your audience.

** How to use podcasting even if you’re a small business.

** How John decided what other products and services to offer his customers.

** What his USP is and what he believes is the key to the success of his business.

** Why Podcasting can help you reach a new demographic.

** The search engines and directories that will help you reach thousands of potential customers.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.entrepreneuronfire.com

** www.apple.com/itunes

** podcastersparadise.com

** podcastanswerman.com

** www.smartpassiveincome.com

** The Compound Effect, Darren Hardy: thecompoundeffect.com

** Schedule Once: www.scheduleonce.com

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF014_John_Lee_Dumas_EOF.mp3
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Succession Planning and Business Exit Strategies with Craig West

Craig West is a strategic accountant who has over 20 years’ experience advising business owners. As the author of 3 books on the topics of exit planning, employee share ownership plans and asset protection, Craig is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to setting your business up for the future!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** Why you need a plan in your business and why your plan should be mapped to your exit strategy

** How to use Employee Share programs to incentivise, motivate and get your employees involved in growing your business.

** Why you need to think about your exit strategy 5 to 7 years ahead of time.

** How to value your business.

** How to maximise the value of your business.

** What type of buyer you should look for when selling your business.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** The 4 hour work week - Timothy Ferris

** successionplus.com.au

** referron.com

** fiverr.com

** elance.com

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF013_Craig_West.mp3
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How to Present with Michelle Bowden

Refined over two decades with many thousands of delighted clients. Michelle Bowden’s presentation and persuasion skills training solutions are unique in their content, approach and results.

As the author of, ‘Don’t Picture me Naked!’, ‘STOP! Your PowerPoint is Killing me!’ and the best selling book, ‘How to Present’ – the ultimate guide to presenting your ideas and influenc-ing people using techniques that actually work. Michelle is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to being an effective presenter.

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This episode is for anyone who has to present whether one on one or one to many. If you need to make a presentation with the outcome of persuading someone or a group change their think-ing, this is one episode you do not want to miss!

In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** How to overcome your nerves and become more comfortable presenting.

** Michelle smashes the ‘More people fear public speaking than death’ myth.

** The best way to intro yourself for an impactful start to your presentation.

** How to engage the audience

** The 4 elements to a persuasive presentation

** How to handle a heckler!

** Plus much, much more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** michellebowden.com.au

** www.myfitnesspal.com

** www.stephaniedowrick.com

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF012_Michelle_Bowden.mp3
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Perfect your Online Presence with Iain Campbell

With Jargon like SEO, PPC, Blogs, Rankings, Adwords, Facebook, Linkedin etc and Google changing the rules more often than the weather changes, it can get confusing when it comes to deciding when and where you spend your time and money online.

10 years ago you would get away without putting too much thought into your online presence, now, if you’re not keeping up to speed with all things online, your competitors are, and this is costing you business!

Iain Campbell shares with you how to make sure everything from your email marketing to your website are effective and gives you his insights into where to start, jam packed with tactical tips on improving your online presence, this episode of Business Brain Food is a ‘Must Listen’ for EVERY business!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** What you’re doing that Google is penalising you for

** What areas to focus on if you have limited time available

** How to maximise the return form your website

** Why online marketing is an integral part of your marketing strategy

** How blogging, Youtube, Linkedin and other social media channels can help your SEO page ranking

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** bizowonline.com.au

** responsinator.com

** mailchimp.com

** cycloramic.com

** greatvaluewebsite.com.au - Get your Website from just $97 a month!

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Direct download: BBF011_Perfect_Your_Online_Presence_Iain_Campbell.mp3
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Play a Bigger Game with Rowdy Mclean

Rowdy McLean likes to live life on the edge. He challenges the average and interrupts the status quo. Playing a Bigger Game is Rowdy McLean’s life story, overcoming adversity and challenges to achieve remarkable results.

He has played professional sport, run marathons, climbed mountains, broken world records and He retired at just 34. His book “Play a Bigger game” was featured at this years London book fair and has been published in 7 countries.

A down to earth, “Fair dinkum” type of guy, he is the sort of person anyone would want on their team.

During this interview, Rowdy will share his insights of why people fail and how you can make sure you succeed!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** Setting Goals v Kicking Goals

** Why you’re not achieving your goals

** Rowdy’s 4 step process to kicking your goals

** Why you need Non-Negotiables in your business

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.rowdy.com.au

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF010_Play_A_Bigger_Game_Rowdy_Mclean.mp3
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Future Proofing Your Business with Troy Hazard

There are few situations in the business world that Troy Hazard has not experienced and survived. He has founded and nurtured eleven businesses over two decades, has turned around businesses that were making enormous losses and has consulted to countless successful companies including Goodyear, Baskin & Robbins, Subway, Fisher & Paykel and many more.

He is one of the few Australians to crack the competitive talk television market in the USA with his business talk show, ‘Gettin’ Down 2 Business’ broadcasting on the BizTV Network, Time Warner Cable and TiVo, broadcasting into 35+million homes each week.

Troy also has an Amazon best-selling business book, 'Future-Proofing Your Business: Real Life Strategies to Prepare Your Business for Tomorrow, Today!'

Troy is a down to earth Aussie with a great story, I know you will love this interview!

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In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** The key to setting your company vision and enrolling those around you

** What to do to future proof your business

** Tips to reconnect with your vision and purpose

** How to create your personal vision

** How to get ready for the next ‘Financial Crisis’

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.troyhazard.com

** https://vimeo.com/87735636

** http://www.amazon.com/Future-Proofing-Your-Business-Strategies-Tomorrow

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner; robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF009_Future_Proofing_Your_business_Troy_Hazard.mp3
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From immigrant to $50 million a year Entrepreneur with Martin Martinez

A few years after arriving in Australia with less than $3,000, Martin Martinez completed High School before pursuing a career in corporate Australia. After quickly realising that working for someone else wasn't right for him, he left his job to help his parents manage a dwindling French Patisserie which he helped turn around within a few months.

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Martin’s next challenge was to find the capital to start his own business. Returning to the corporate world at Star City Casino where Martin rapidly moved up the ladder. Within a couple of years he was asked to play a key role in the installation of poker on the casino floor. This experience gave Martin the impetus to launch the Australian Poker League in 2005 which became the world’s largest poker franchise with over 120 territories in two countries, generating over $50 million a year in revenue!

In this interview, Martin shares with you not just his story of success, but also his few years following the sale of his multi million dollar company where he suffered losses and struggled to make his businesses fly.

In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** Why you should trust your gut

** How being honest with yourself will make you money

** How luck can often be a factor of success

** How to manage creditors if you have cash flow issues

** Why tenacity is vital for you as an entrepreneur

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.entrepreneurcard.com.au

** http://au.linkedin.com/in/martinmatinezau

** martin@entrepreneurcard.com.au - mention the BBF Podcast for a special membership rate.

** Bottlerocket Combo (Rob Turner and Ian Dittman). If you want to buy their CD you can email Rob Turner robturner@ozemail.com.au

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Direct download: BBF008_Martin_Martinez_shares_his_Story.mp3
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Mastering Linkedin with Alex Pirouz

In this episode of Business Brain Food we talk to Alex Pirouz from Linkfluencer on how to master Linkedin. With so many different social media channels looking to steal your time, Alex will show you why LinkedIn makes good marketing sense and how you can use LinkedIn to gain more customers.

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As founder of Linkfluencer Alex now spends majority of his time focusing on the strategic direction and growth of the business to change the way entrepreneurs and business owners market their business through the effective use of LinkedIn as a marketing tool.

PLUS! I have my very first recorded listener question.

In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** 3 Reasons you should be using LinkedIn

** Alex Pirouz’s 3 step process for getting a result

** How to make sure your LinkedIn Profile is Compelling

** What to put in your heading and summary to attract the right connections

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.linkfluencer.com/linkedinmastery

** www.linkedin.com Eat That Frog - Brian Tracy

** Getting Things Done - David Allen

** 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - Stephen R Covey

** www.wunderlist.com

** Evernote

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Direct download: BBF007_Mastering_Linkedin_Alex_Pirouz.mp3
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The Sky is Not the Limit with Matt Hall

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With lessons learnt and tales told from a life in aviation that includes going to combat, evading missiles over Iraq, life in the Red Bull Air Race and countless near death experiences, Matt Hall will take you on a journey that is inspirational, motivational and educational, Matt shares his thoughts about risk management, preparing to succeed and teamwork and how he has applied this to several of his own businesses.

In this episode of Business Brain Food you will learn:

** Why it is important to diversify where your income comes from.

** A simple tool to remind you of ‘why’ you set off on your journey in the first place.

** The importance of having a great team and keeping your mid focused on the job at hand.

** Why you shouldn't try to erase your failures, but rather embrace them and make sure you don’t fall into the same trap again.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

** www.matthallracing.com

** www.wunderlist.com

** The Sky is Not the Limit - Matt Hall with David Lyall

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Direct download: BBF006_Chasing_your_Dreams_Matt_Hall.mp3
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