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Is there any other business process that consumes as much time and as many resources, damages as many relationships, generates as much ridicule and delivers as little value as the performance review? Following the takeover of one of the world's most-loved franchises, employees are buckling under bureaucratic performance reviews instigated by an overzealous new owner. Morale is at rock bottom, trust between employees and managers has all but evaporated and staff are leaving. Two members of the team set out to find a cure for the ills of the performance review, eventually discovering a universal solution that is stunning in its simplicity and a breakthrough in its effectiveness. In The Man Who Cured the Performance Review, Graham Winter weaves an engaging story that presents a framework to replace the bureaucracy of the performance review with simple tools and practices for fostering real performance conversations. This book will inspire and guide you and your colleagues to: eliminate the fear of feedback create powerful two-way performance conversations simplify the alignment of business goals to individual behaviour. The Man Who Cured the Performance Review is a must-read for any manager, team leader or employee who wants to perfect the art of real conversations that will see them perform at their highest level. For more information about cure the review visit www.curethereview.com

Are you stuck on a treadmill of frenzied, unproductive activity? Do the items on your 'to-do' list outnumber the hours in the day? Are you doing more, but achieving less? This step-by-step guide will help you to identify the tasks holding you or your business back and make a path toward sustainable growth and prosperity. If you want to start living more, you need The Stop Doing List.

Accounting has long been the benchmark by which all other introductory accounting textbooks are measured. It is well known as a comprehensive, authoritative and reliable textbook that has supported students studying introductory accounting for over 20 years.  The clarity of explanation and thorough illustration of the accounting process supports learning and prepares students for future study in commerce, and beyond into professional practice.  The new edition is ideally suited to accounting and nonΓÇôaccounting majors alike, illustrating accounting procedures and applying accounting information to business and business decision making. Accordingly, changes required under accounting standards and the regulatory environment as a consequence of International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) initiatives and the Conceptual Framework in Financial Reporting have been thoroughly updated in line with recent changes to AIFRS and the Framework. The fourΓÇôcolour design provides students with a more readerΓÇôfriendly text, enhancing their understanding of concepts and ensuring learning outcomes are achieved.  The text builds on the thorough and reliable explanation of the accounting process through the addition of new ΓÇÿLink to businessΓÇ▓ chapter vignettes that apply the principles to practice.  Previous editions were renowned for the number of exercises and problems, and the new edition builds upon this superior teaching feature. The endΓÇôofΓÇôchapter activities encourages the development of skills in decisionΓÇômaking, critical thinking, ethical thinking, analysis and communication, building student confidence for success in their course.

How to harness your passion, develop your platform, and build a community of fans to sustain your micro-business If you dream of launching your own business, but aren't sure what that business should be, microDomination has the answer.

The essential guide to building a culture of creativity and innovation throughout an organization Your help is needed to crack an unsolved crime: creative thinking is critical for future fulfillment and survival, and yet it is now declining at an alarming rate.

All the basics you need to design a successful business plan Whether you're starting your first business or you're a serial entrepreneur, you know how important a good business plan is to your business's ultimate success. Bad or non-existent business plans are a primary cause of business failure.

An effective framework for professional and personal success Everyone wants to succeed in life, but not everyone knows how. Success isn't just a result of luck and hard work; you also need to know how to define success for yourself and put yourself in the right frame of mind to achieve it.

Your no–nonsense guide to becoming a successful real estate agent in the Australian and New Zealand markets As the Australian and New Zealand housing markets begin to recover, now is the time to make the jump to your new career as a real estate agent. If you′re already an agent, it′s a great time to sharpen your skills and increase your commissions. Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies provides the foundation and advice you need to become a real estate superstar. Written specifically for agents and potential agents in Australia and New Zealand, this handy, plain–English guide gives you all the tools you need to bring in new prospects, close sales, build a referral base, plan open houses, present and close listing contracts, and give yourself a leg up on the competition. Whether you want to get involved in commercial or residential real estate, you′ll find all the guidance you need to do it right. Includes handy tips and tricks for working with buyers Offers practical advice on prospecting and generating leads online, including how to use social media Presents tried–and–true tactics and fresh ideas for closing deals Whether you′re looking to get started in real estate, or you′re a working agent who wants to up your game, Success as a Real Estate Agent For Dummies gives you the tools and insight you need to compete—and succeed.

With more than 160 000 copies sold, From 0 to 130 Properties in 3. 5 Years is Australia's highest selling real estate book -- ever! Scores of investors have used Steve McKnight's wealth building information to discover how to achieve their financial dreams. Now it's your turn.

The past decade has seen a period of unparalleled growth in executive remuneration. But while CEO pay exploded, shareholders looked on helplessly as some of Australia's best-known companies self-destructed. When the fall eventually came, executives were well protected. Shareholders and creditors were not so lucky. From Telstra's enriching of Sol Trujillo to the toppling of Eddy Groves's ABC Learning Centres and the untold accounts of the billions lost by the collapsed Babcock & Brown, Allco Finance Group and MFS, Pigs at the Trough tells the story of how a generation of executives, under the supervision of well-known and respected non-executive directors, pushed all the boundaries and sometimes sailed right over them ... and got away with it. A pacey, irreverent read but with a devastatingly serious message, Pigs at the Trough gives investors invaluable insights into how to spot the telltale signs of impending corporate collapse, and how to avoid being another victim. "When a major corporate crash happens, investors need to learn the lessons. Adam Schwab emerges as a modern-day Trevor Sykes in his lively exposé on how the likes of Eddy Groves, David Coe and Phil Green blew more than $10 billion across their empires. Not to be missed." --Stephen Mayne, founder, Crikey "Schwab captures the essence of the financial engineering boom years in a pacey read. Allco, Babcock, ABC; he cuts through the nonsense and gets to the heart of how billions in savings were blown sky high while cunning bankers walked away with millions. The carnage will smoke for years." --Michael West, The Sydney Morning Herald "The global financial crisis, like its predecessors all the way back to the Tulip Mania, requires the vast majority to delude themselves that wealth can be created by shuffling pieces of paper. It's fun while it lasts, but when the delusion ends, only those doing the shuffling have the wealth. Pigs at the Trough breaks the delusion with a compelling narrative on how Australia's celebrity managers bled their companies dry." --Steve Keen, Associate Professor at the University of Western Sydney and author of Debunking Economics "Listed companies are vital to effective capitalism, including the superannuation savings of millions of Australians. Equally vital is the need for oversight -- governance -- to ensure the interests of the company and its owners are placed first and foremost. Adam Schwab lays bare the details of how governance can fail the needs of investors and provides a rallying call for careful scrutiny at all stages of the market cycle." --Erik Mather, Managing Director, Regnan Governance Research

Don't leave the success of your investment up to a visit to your accountant once a year -- this book could save you hundreds! In print for over 10 years, Rental Property and Taxation debunks the many myths surrounding tax and real estate investment, and takes an objective look at how a loss from a rental property can affect your tax situation. In this fully updated fourth edition, practising accountant Tony Compton arms rental property owners and would-be owners with the information they need to be better informed about tax as it relates to their own circumstances. It covers all aspects of rental property ownership, including: allowable deductions decline in value and construction cost write-offs negative and positive gearing record keeping structures and ownership, and more! With its plain-English explanations, real-life case studies and the latest updates to tax laws, Rental Property and Taxation will take the 'buy now and hope for the best' factor out of tax planning for rental property investments.

The key to wealth is... a four-letter word. Debt, growth assets and time are the perfect ingredients for Generation X to create real wealth. If you were born in the '60s or '70s, remember Billy Ray Cyrus, BMX Bandits, Sony Walkmans, the fall of the Berlin Wall, 'Who Shot JR?', the dot-eating Pac-Man -- and you're wondering how any of that could improve your financial position -- then this book is wa-a-ay overdue. Debt Man Walking will have you marching to a different financial beat, because Gen X's money needs are distinctive. Inside this book you'll discover: how to maximise your opportunities using investment debt that there are actually three types of debt: dumb, okay and great that your 'relative' youth + diversification = wealth how you can double your super nest egg in 15 minutes why life as a Gen Xer is an excellent adventure ... dude.

Trading is a business and, and as with any business, those businesses who survive and thrive have a business plan in place. Smart Trading Plans guides readers through defining and documenting a trading plan which applies to their individual trading business.

What does 'rich' mean to you? Perhaps a huge mansion and an overseas holiday every year? A wardrobe and entourage to rival Victoria Beckham's? Or maybe a simple, comfortable house, no debt and a healthy investment portfolio? However you define it, $0 to Rich will guide you towards achieving your financial goals in five easy steps and show you how to turn $0 into $1000, then $5000, then $10 000! Written specifically for women by the best-selling author of Shopping For Shares, $0 to Rich is the personal financial coach every girl should have. It will show you how to work out what rich means to you, how to articulate exactly what you want, then how to go about realising that vision over a set period of time. You'll discover: how to create a no-fuss budget to fast-track your financial success what the right amount to be saving is investment options, from savings accounts to property and everything in between how to safeguard your money (after all, it's not enough to just get rich -- the trick is staying there!).

Conflict Management is an easy-to-read and high-powered tool for understanding and managing conflict situations. Conflict can spiral out of control, but if you understand how the spiral works you may be able to prevent it from even beginning. In this book you will find many options for managing conflict, including: planning goal setting compromise mediation Expert communicator Baden Eunson also takes an in-depth look at negotiation skills. He offers a visual and fresh approach to the work of strategies and tactics, negotiation styles, the importance of listening and questioning skills, the reasons why the location of negotiation can affect its outcome, and why the phrase 'win-win' is not a cliché but a technique for success.

RE: Self Managed Superannuation Funds: A Survival Guide Self managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) are the fastestgrowing sector of the superannuation industry. It's no wonder, given the almost unlimited investment options available with SMSFs -- including investing in property, unlisted managed funds and collectables. So, is it time you joined the increasing number of Australians taking control of their fi nancial future with an SMSF? Self Managed Superannuation Funds: A Survival Guide will help you manage one of the most important fi nancial assets you'll ever own. Topics covered include: determining if an SMSF is for you selecting your own investments setting up your super fund managing the paperwork understanding trustees' duties complying with legislation implementing tax-saving strategies.

Essential tools busy managers need to get the best out of their teams and people People who manage people face a number of challenges, from keeping workers engaged and performing at a high level to dealing with absenteeism and bad behaviour in the workplace.

Sophie s Flower Shop is a manual accounting practice set intended for students studying introductory accounting and can be used with any introductory textbook.

The essential guide to buying the perfect investment property Interest in buying property is at an all time high. But while everyone s talking about it, the number of people actually doing it isn t escalating at the same rate.

Dreaming of being debt free? Wondering what a tumultuous property market will mean for your financial future? Wanting to buy, sell or invest in property without being ripped off or paying a mortgage for the term of your natural life? If you answered 'yes' to any of these questions, then Mortgage Stressbusters is a must-read. This plain-English, Q&A guide to mortgages and residential property will help you to end mortgage stress once and for all. Not only will you learn how to save money - and time - on your mortgage, but you'll also learn the tricks, tips and tactics that will get you ahead in the property game. Inside you'll discover: how to get the best mortgage deal how to buy property successfully, no matter what the market is doing how to pay off your mortgage - fast what to do if you can't pay your mortgage. Whether you're stuck in the mortgage mire or just trying to stay ahead, Mortgage Stressbusters is the book for you!

Chris Shea (aka the Market Coach) is an educator, counsellor and psychotherapist, who specialises in coaching clients to develop the psychological skills and drive to become independent, disciplined and successful traders and to sustain peak performance. This book is about preparing the reader to obtain a licence to trade, a vital step in the transformation to becoming profitable. The book also deals with some potential hurdles, especially with respect to the trader\'s mindset and ideas, which need to be overcome to allow efficient practice.

Thousands of businesses, large and small, fail every year. According to The Writing on the Wall most instances of business failure begin with early warning signs of trouble, which are clearly discernible, provided we know where to look and what to look for. Targeted at managers and business owners who want to avoid the mistakes made by many businesses, this book highlights the common pitfalls that lead to business failure, and aims to assist readers to identify where their business may be off track and provide advice on what they can do about it before it\'s too late. Author Dr Terence Sheppard is a management consultant with over 25 years experience in lecturing, consulting and business management.

The internet offers a wondrous world of possibilities for anyone with an entrepreneurial streak, including the chance to gain international recognition and influence without even leaving the house! Social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook make it possible to leverage the most powerful marketing tool available--you!--no technical wizardry or design savvy required. In this candid and accessible book, internet entrepreneur Sarah Prout reveals how anyone, with any level of experience, can build a successful online business and harness the power of influence with social media. She shares her tried-and-tested methods for networking and attracting subscribers and followers, debunks social media myths, road-tests a range of different business models, and gives you all the inspiration and power tips you'll need to get your online business--and bank account--thriving in no time.