The four roles of a business owner
Business owners wear many hats: boss, salesperson, owner, manager, cheerleader, visionary, psychologist, counsellor, quasi-parent. But within the broad functions of being both a director actively working in the business, and…
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Supporting small business to get back on its feet
North Queensland’s February flooding event was truly a one in 500-year event. The significant impacts of this disaster were not only felt across the Townsville community and its commercial interests,…
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People First…Turning Business Strategy Inside Out
The building blocks of good culture are essential to business outcomes. We don’t build business by producing products alone. The old motto ‘service with a smile’ reminds us that we…
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Why we welcome big projects
We are already half through the calendar year, but given the intensity of the last six months, it feels as though we should be in October. The year started full…
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Technology is key to attracting and retaining talent
Creating a digital workplace that meets staff needs in their work and personal lives is the key to attracting (and keeping) the best team possible. The technology you choose and…
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Do you hire qualifications over experience?
It’s the age-old debate isn’t it? Do you give the person with qualifications the gig over the person with the runs on the board and a wealth of experience? I…
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A little taste of history
This month, Townsville welcomes its newest eatery, an Israeli street food restaurant and takeaway shop named Balabite, that is set to liven up North Ward Village with a whole lot…
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A cut above – 10 years in business
Small business owners Melissa Coulter and Jody Griggs this year celebrate 10 years in business ownership. We look back at Touch of Utopia’s growth under their direction. With Melissa’s background…
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Cairns Update
The Cairns Chamber of Commerce is a proud advocate for businesses in Cairns and over the past eight months I have been advocating for the Designated Area Migration Agreement (DAMA). The…
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Townsville Update
Our city is making great progress. Townsville survived its worst ever natural disaster due to an unprecedented monsoonal event. But it is evident our city is getting through these challenges…
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