For all the restrictions that some parts of the world put on gambling, the Land Down Under has stood apart from the pack by having the highest percentage of citizens who actively gamble at some 80%. Gambling had a quasi-legal standing in the country prior to the 1950s, but in the 1970s the first fully-legal casinos began dotting up all around the country. The government warmed … [Read more...] about A Look at the Gambling Industry in Australia
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How to Budget & Develop a Plan for Your Conference
Anytime you are planning a big event, it is a good idea to set a budget and stick to it as closely as possible. When you begin to plan your next conference, there are several simple organizational tips that can help you budget properly and develop a perfect action plan to bring everything together nicely. You will also find that developing a good, solid budget will help you to … [Read more...] about How to Budget & Develop a Plan for Your Conference
Small business and Hiring staff
Hiring a member of staff for a small to medium company can be a risky prospect, as you haven’t got the time or money, like larger companies, to go through a thorough recruitment process that allows you to pick the right candidate(s). The amount of people you hire represents how fast your company is expanding, but at the same time you obviously want people who are passionate … [Read more...] about Small business and Hiring staff
Risks and Rewards: Eight Essentials for Planning Your Financial Future
Life is inherently risky. You know this. That's why you need a financial plan, but making a plan is boring. You have to sit down and think about all of the things you don't want to think about - money, death, taxes, some far-off future retirement. It's hard enough to know what's going to happen next week. How are you supposed to make a 30 year plan? It's true - it's hard. But … [Read more...] about Risks and Rewards: Eight Essentials for Planning Your Financial Future
10 Steps To Turn Your Employees Into Brand Ambassadors
According to a recent research conducted by Gallup, apparently 70% of employees within all organizations are disengaged from their brands. If this is the situation at your organization, you might want to reverse it by turning your employees into brand ambassadors. Here’s how. 1. Acknowledge First of all, acknowledge your employees and the very key role they play in … [Read more...] about 10 Steps To Turn Your Employees Into Brand Ambassadors