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How to retire on $100,000 per year from property is a dream that many people have, or would like to have if they were to believe it to be possible. It certainly is possible, not for everyone of course. To determine if it may be possible there are some basics...

Technology has infused classrooms with useful digital learning tools and has ushered in a new model of connected teaching. Teachers are now linked to professional content, resources and systems that are designed to improve instruction and increase personalized learning. Indeed, the teacher’s role in the classroom has shifted in the...

Woman vs. Man. Seriously? No way. It’s not Woman vs. Man. Oddly, the question of a glass ceiling is posed to me quite often, because I’m a woman in a male-dominated industry – the trades. I’m often asked if being a woman is the glass ceiling and how to climb...

Digital transformation is no longer optional for businesses — it's mandatory. Companies must integrate technology into their business models in order to thrive. This requires 21st-century business leaders who can rethink the role of technology to enhance the customer experience, create competitive advantages, and drive productivity. In truth, digital transformation...

With more than 7,000 recruitment agencies in Australia (and most of them banging on your door), it is tough to decide who to work with in an indistinguishable market.  Every Recruiter out there is an ‘expert non-transactional specialist with a proprietary search methodology who has access to deep global networks.’...

Born digital companies that have created platform-based business models such as Facebook, Uber, Amazon, Airbnb, etc. have become tremendously successful and created immense value. Accustomed to the new enhanced “digital way of life”, consumers are less tolerant towards user experiences that do not offer interactivity, convenience and compelling pricing models....

Christine Lagarde looks increasingly likely to take over the role of European Central Bank president - and, I reckon the IMF chief will be a good choice for financial markets. Ms Lagarde has been nominated and is set to succeed Mario Draghi in the post when his eight-year term at...

Small business sustainability strategies don’t just promote energy efficiency and social responsibility. They can improve a brand’s reputation, particularly with younger, socially conscious consumers. They can also help organizations strengthen their position in the marketplace. Sustainability requires a balance of tactics. It involves reducing a business’s carbon footprint and maintaining long-term operational...

In the time it takes you to read this article, Google will perform over 15 million new searches, Twitter users will send close to 2 million new tweets and Netflix subscribers will stream nearly 400,000 hours of video content. Our world is more connected than ever before, with easier access...

Marketing today is an effort to connect with the consumer in a meaningful, authentic way, and to inspire feelings of trust and loyalty to a brand. Many brands pay close attention to this goal at every step of the purchase funnel, but often leave off at the final step: unboxing....