“Companies exist to solve problems in the world, not to make money…”
The Go Beyond MBA event started as an idea or wish to inspire people to think differently. To become aware of what’s going on in the world (in terms of crisis on economy, poverty, climate and energy) and to challenge them to not only work for themselves but also for a higher purpose. We invented speakers that are actually ‘normal’ people that really make a difference.
Having belief in oneself is the first step to building a successful career. Jonathan Jackson speaks with founder of the Sales Coach Academy, Ian Segail about belief, management coaching and the science of selling.
Midday closing hours on a Saturday morning hark back to a time long forgotten. Around the world the retail sector was regulated: shops would close at 12pm and not reopen until 9am Monday morning. These were simpler times.
When Principal Partners decided to become a stand-alone business, it was to enable them to follow their own charter of independence. Jonathan Jackson speaks with Matthew Morley about how this independence allows the company to really get to know their clients’ personal and financial needs.
Approximately 18 months ago, BDO Wealth Management made the decision to separate itself from its parent BDO. This Victorian-based business was moving in a different direction, with a more holistic range of services and a rounded way of looking at client management.
To run a great company requires vision and the strength to make the right decisions. Jonathan Jackson speaks with Eutility CEO Ryan O’Hare about profitability and teamwork.
In July 2012, Ryan O’Hare took over the role of CEO of utility cost management company Eutility. With an impressive and very successful background in telecommunications, Ryan took on the role with a definite goal in mind – to turn this professional energy services company into a major player in the power supply and maintenance market. There is of course a catch; no CEO can ever walk into a company and change the culture without facing one problematic factor. In Ryan’s case, Eutility is the family business.
Cygnett designs, develops and manufactures innovative digital accessories for the world’s most popular gadgets and technology. From cases and accessories for iPod, iPhone, iPad, smartphones and tablets to portable speakers, earphones, power products and laptop bags, Cygnett is celebrated as one of the world’s major digital accessories designers and manufacturers.
A leader is best when people barely know he exists, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled, they will say: we did it ourselves – Lao Tzu
Good leadership equates to empowerment and this is what Daryl Wright achieves each time he goes into a business to effect change. He has been doing it for some time now and he’s learnt a great deal about leadership, management and business improvement. In fact, business performance improvement has been the motivating force throughout Daryl’s career. “I did my CA in South Africa and while we all know that business is driven by numbers, real results come through a variety of management factors,” Daryl says.
One of the country’s leading laser eye surgeons, Dr. Cory M. Lessner is the epitome of an American success story.
And it seems he was always destined to head down the same career path.
“From the age of two, my parents said to me that this is what I should do,” he says.
“I have an uncle who is an opthalmologist, and when I was nine I began reading one of his books and decided I would be an eye doctor.”
At the frontier of bringing Australian mariners into the future is Queensland based Foreshore Marine.
In an industry that experienced growth throughout the GFC and is expected to continue to grow as demand climbs, founder of Foreshore Marine Yulio Spadina stresses the importance of change: “With a background in building prior to marine construction, we understand that building practices change over time but tend to remain the same in marine construction.”
A new breed of men’s t-shirts has hit the Australian market. Fashion forward brothers Kon, Michael and Jim, the brains behind the new Komiji brand, have just launched a truly unique range of shapewear for the style conscious male. With the slim fitting range, offering unforeseen material quality and great value for money, Komiji have it sewn up.
In producing their exclusive fabric blend of 82% cotton and 18% spandex, the trio developed an original concept in men’s t-shirts and singlets that provide style, functionality and variety.
IT threats galore: As a business, how secured are YOU?
Your computer system could be a ticking bomb in disguise. A bomb once exploded will bring the business to a standstill.
Mobile Computer Services Australia or MCSA, as they like to be called, have been the Mobile IT experts for more than 20 years bringing IT services to small and medium businesses’ doorsteps. Australian-owned and operated, MCSA is located in the convenient Sydney suburb of Gladesville. It’s the geographical centre point of all of Sydney’s major business districts.
A quick chat with MCSA director Rick Macri reveals the idea behind the business.