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We start the month with a success story. Alexandra Tanya and Aaron Weller co-founded rug retailer Miss Amara eight years ago. Last year it turned over $20 million; much of that success was by addressing the poor experience of the traditional rug industry. Read More | 
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Economic updateListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 9:17With economic figures looking tragic at the moment, Melbourne University Economics professor Neville Norman explains what businesses should watch out for in 2022, and throws in some good advice he’s gleaned from working with larger enterprises. Read More |  Prof Neville Norman, Melbourne University
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Rug retailer has the market coveredListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 11:11Purchasing large household items online is risky. They’re often costly and if they need to be sent back, it’s an effort in time, energy and additional costs. But online rug retailer Miss Amara is changing this perception with risk-free purchasing. Read More |  Alexandra Tanya & Aaron Weller, Miss Amara
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Taking your business internationalListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 6:29Despite the pandemic, it's still a good time to expand your business, insists Anne Nalder, CEO of the Small Business Association of Australia. She says technology now allows even the smallest of businesses to grow by tapping into vast overseas market Read More |  Anne Nalder, Small Business Assoc. of Australia
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Google Analytics – 5 things you should knowListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 8:29Google Analytics can seem intimidating, but without question it should be the foundation for all of your digital marketing – monitoring and guiding you towards successful outcomes. Read More |  Leigh Hanney, DataCraft Digital
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Rules around casual employmentListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 10:02It’s more important than ever to have a written employment contract in place with all your staff, and that includes your casual workforce. That advice is from lawyer Paul Cott, who discusses the rules around casual employment. Read More |  Paul Cott, Law on Lydiard
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Boost your super and claim on taxListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 5:48Changes to superannuation contribution rules mean that substantial tax deductions and a boost to your super balance can be made by people finding themselves in the right circumstances. Read More |  Joel Orbita, Mazars
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Navigating a volatile marketListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 10:49The stock market has seen a woeful start to 2022. In fact, according to Elio D’Amato, founder of consultancy firm Spotee, January was our largest market decline in 40 years. Read More |  Elio D’Amato, Spotee Consulting
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What does sales look like now?Listen to a Preview
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Running Time: 11:54After two years of COVID, retail sales are still down as consumers are more risk averse. With fewer leads on offer, sales expert Tony Gattari says your sales plan needs to include a better conversion rate than before the pandemic. Read More |  Tony Gattari, Achievers Group
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Closing comments / quote of the monthListen Now
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Our quote this month is from the guru of good habits, James Clear. In his book, Atomic Habits, he wrote... Read More | 
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