Risky business

The 2010 Lifewise/NATSEM Underinsurance Report highlighted the true extent of the problem, finding that a staggering 95 per cent of Australian families are underinsured. The report also found that 83 per cent of Australians insure their car but only 23 per cent insure...
Workforce flexibility: planning is paramount

Workforce flexibility: planning is paramount

Human resources expert Stephen Bell describes workforce planning as being about creating an environment where people can work together to attain the best possible outcome for their organisation. “If you plan to be operational in five years, your workforce planning...

Price check

Pricing strategist Jon Manning of Pricing Prophets is a veteran price-setter. He says that 80 per cent of businesses decide how to set their prices by working out costs before applying desired margins. Another chunk compare their offering with the competition and set...