Aussie Rules

BNET Australia Contributors

Aussie Rules

Biography

BNET Australia Contributors

BNET Australia Contributors
Phil Dobbie has a wealth of radio and business experience. In his BTalk Australia podcast, he provides a lively and insightful view on business issues.
Brian Haverty is editorial director for CBS Interactive Australia and is responsible for the company's BNET and ZDNet Australia sites.
Robert Gerrish is a coach, author and professional speaker and the founder of Flying Solo, an Australian online community for solo business owners.
Melissa Lourenco is the HR manager for CBS Interactive in Australia.
Chris Golis is the author of The Humm Handbook: Lifting Your Level of Emotional Intelligence. He runs seminars and workshops on EQ.
Suzi Dafnis is Community Director of the Australian Businesswomen's Network.
Yvonne Adele helps organisations build a culture of ideas by teaching people at all levels to access their untapped creative thinking skills.
  • 11 Ways To Improve Your Stock Control | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - September 2, 2010

    Podcast: How much of your working capital is tied up in stock that isn't turning over fast enough? Here's 11 ways to tighten up your stock control.

  • Making Money Online

    by Robert Gerrish - September 2, 2010

    In this short video, I explore the world of generating income from online advertising with Denise Shrivell from MediaScope. Denise shares some valuable tips for any small business who has their...

  • Seven Steps to Happiness | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - September 1, 2010

    Podcast: Writer and coach Eildih Milnes says the key to happiness is confidence. She says there are seven keys to achieving both.

  • Finding The Future

    by Robert Gerrish - August 31, 2010

    In this video I talk again with Futurist, Craig Rispin. Together we discuss what to do when we feel we're getting left behind; when we see something happening elsewhere and figure it's a future...

  • Art For Money's Sake | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 31, 2010

    Podcast: If you're worried about the direction of the share market, now might be the time to consider art as a means of diversifying your investment portfolio.

  • How Far Should the ABC Go? | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 30, 2010

    [podcast] A little over a month after the launch of the ABC's 24 news channel we ask how far a publicly-funded broadcaster should spread its wings into commercial territory.

  • Nice Girls Finish Second

    by Chris Golis - August 29, 2010

    Last Friday (27 August 2010) I attended a great luncheon debate organised by the Australian Institute of Management "Nice Girls Finish Second". Over 1000 people attended with around a 98 percent...

  • Why Tony Abbott Should Be Prime Minister

    by Phil Dobbie - August 27, 2010

    There's an easy way to see who should form the next Australian government. Let's look at the next preferred choice of voters in each independent seat. Too logical?

  • The 5 Principles of Guerrilla Marketing | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 27, 2010

    [podcast] Jay Conrad Levinson, the founder of Guerrilla Marketing, explains five principles that provide a road map to the approach.

  • Will Anyone Follow The Leader? | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 26, 2010

    [podcast] Joseph Daniel McCool says executive search firms have a vested interested in ensuring that replacement CEOs come from outside the organisation.

  • Marketing Lessons From the Grateful Dead | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 25, 2010

    [podcast] Can modern day businesses really learn anything from a bunch of ageing hippies from the west coast?

  • Defamation: The Beginner's Guide | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 24, 2010

    [podcast] Do you blog? Do you know the laws in relation to defamation? If not, there is a danger that you could write or say something that could land you in hot water.

  • Turn Small Talk Into Business Talk | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 23, 2010

    [podcast] Don Gabor, author of "Turn Small Talk Into Big Deals" describes how to use networking to good effect. Rule one, don't rush into business discussions.

  • Fixing Up Democracy | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 22, 2010

    [podcast] It looks like Australia will be governed by a minority party forced to do deals. Is this the best outcome for democracy? What needs to change?

  • Informal Votes Tell of a Doubly Disillusioned Electorate

    by Phil Dobbie - August 21, 2010

    A 3.6 percent swing to the Greens isn't the only sign that Aussie voters are disillusioned with the two major parties. The swing to informal votes is two and half times more than the swing to the...

  • Webinar on the Aussie Economy: Good Times or Stormy Waters?

    by Phil Dobbie - August 19, 2010

    [webinar] Sign-up now to hear Steve Keen give his views on the future direction of the economy. He says Australia's biggest issue is private and household debt and its relationship to GDP.

  • Taking A Look Into The Future

    by Robert Gerrish - August 19, 2010

    Who or what is a futurist? Frankly I'd struggle to answer this until I met Craig Rispin. In this short video interview, Craig shares some tricks of his trade to help us get a better picture of...

  • Stay On Track To Achieve Your Goals

    by Robert Gerrish - August 19, 2010

    In this little video I share a story about a mate of mine who was always getting distracted by the bright lights of opportunity. He simply couldn't maintain focus on his business priorities and...

  • The Dumbed-Down Economics Debate | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 19, 2010

    [podcast] In this edition of BTalk Ian McAuley discusses how the media has dumbed down economic discussions to the point where the focus is really on minute details on the balance sheet.

  • Population Populism, Not Policy | BTalk

    by Phil Dobbie - August 18, 2010

    [podcast] Jessica Brown says debate on migration levels are diverting attention from the need for infrastructure and a more competitive form of federalism.