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Cybersecurity and whaling

More than a baker's dozen of education points about the practice known as 'whaling' and processes to adopt as your organisational and personal cybersecurity checklists.

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The CFO - A Vital Role in the Cockpit of Your Business

We explain the role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and why it is important in a business. Best practices in managing your accounting function are listed as well as ideas on appointing a Virtual CFO to ensure strategic oversight of your finances.

business planning

A Strategic Approach to Setting Business Goals

If you want to build a great business, you need to set challenging goals and engage in calculated risks. To be more effective, you should set specific, measurable, audacious yet realistic, and time-bound goals. Learn a better approach to planning and setting business goals.

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Alliott Group Partner Q&A

Worldwide Board Member and EMEA Chair Giorgio Marcolongo explains what motivates him, the best career advice he ever received and, just as importantly, what he does when he's not working.

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Effective onboarding

With steady change and competition, business owners are facing more and more challenges as they look to hire. With the right resources and proper processes, read how this struggle can be avoided.

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Alliotts are Xero Platinum Partners

The team at Alliotts is delighted to announce that we've attained Xero Platinum Partner status. Find out what 'going Platinum' means for our clients.

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Business performance excellence

What can we business owners learn from America's military fighter pilots? Read on to find out about this extraordinary training session at the Alliott Group Worldwide Conference in Vancouver.

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Power of Customer Communication

Our article focuses on the importance of developing and implementing a strong customer management program, covering the power of effective customer communication.

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Managing Customer Expectations

Many business owners find the notion of creating a customer management plan daunting. We suggest working with someone who has helped other business owners through the process. Find out how.

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The Power of Employee Feedback

There is nothing more powerful than emphasising the role your team plays in building a great business. If you want to build a successful business, invest your time, energy and resources in building a strong team.

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Leading Millennials

Millennials are ready to take on the world. How do we lead the new breed of employee effectively? Their parents and teachers told them they can do it - they can. Encourage - don't squash them or contain them.

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Testing times ahead

Who really can afford the costs of making a hiring mistake these days, as well as the costs of separating mistakes from your business? The answer lies in extending your recruitment process and making it more reliable and accurate.