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It’s tradition in December on BE to hear from Professor Neville Norman of Melbourne University with his yearly wrap-up. The learned professor reviews the economy in 2021 and how it lays the groundwork for next year. Read More | 
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2021 economic wrap-upListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 11:40The past year was certainly one marked with COVID outbreaks and restrictions, but 2021 also saw huge growth in shares and house prices underlined by bargain-basement interest rates. Read More |  Prof Neville Norman, Melbourne University
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Energy prices that will shock youListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 6:19At a time when many small businesses are already struggling, a global energy crisis is promising to spark an electricity price shock. To make matters worse, a large proportion of Australian SMEs are spending more than they need to on electricity. Read More |  Rod Sims, ACCC
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Is property a good investment?Listen to a Preview
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Running Time: 8:27As house prices continue their meteoric rise across the country, is now a good time to invest in property? Whether you’re a first-time investor or more established player, Nic Don of Odyssey Financial says you need to keep your emotions in check. Read More |  Nic Don, Odyssey Financial
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Is efficiency turning your customers away?Listen to a Preview
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Running Time: 10:11Automation and systemisation might work at the supply chain level or in fast-food production, but be careful about being too efficient with your customer communications. You don’t want to ruin your customers’ experience. Read More |  Sue Barrett, Barrett Consulting Group
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New sexual harassment protections at workListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 12:06The workplace should be one that is safe and free from discrimination, bullying and harassment. To help ensure the workplace is safer for employees, a new bill came into effect in November 2021 which aims to prevent sexual harassment. Read More |  Cheryl-Anne Laird, Mazars
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How selfish is self-care?Listen to a Preview
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Running Time: 6:58Everyone deserves a break. So why, when an opportunity arises, does guilt become an issue for some managers or business owners? Read More |  Mark LeBusque, The Human Manager
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Take the time to recharge this ChristmasListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 8:24It’s important to have a decent break to recharge the batteries for the year ahead. Business coach Emma McQueen offers her top tips on what you can do over Christmas to prepare for 2022. Read More |  Emma McQueen
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The art of the interviewListen to a Preview
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Running Time: 9:44Heather Dawson has spent a career in broadcast journalism – producing award-winning radio shows for the ABC, BBC, and Radio Television Hong Kong; and almost 30 years producing Business Essentials. Who better, then, to ask about the art of the interview? Read More |  Heather Dawson, Executive Producer, Sound Cartel
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Closing comments / quote of the monthListen to a Preview
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Our quote this month is from law professor and ethicist Michael Josephson, who said... Read More | 
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