Sixteen Aussie entrepreneurs reveal their top focus for 2021
SalesTribe founder and chief executive officer Graham Hawkins.
It goes without saying that 2020 was one of the most disruptive, eventful, innovative and surprising years the business and startup community has ever experienced.
And while I think I speak for many when I say ‘good riddance 2020, hello 2021’, it would be a waste to head into the new year without hard lessons learnt and a plan in place.
So, in the spirit of learning from mistakes, taking risks and moving forward, we asked 16 entrepreneurs what their biggest focus is for 2021.
Here’s what they had to say.
PredictiveHire chief executive officer Barbara Hyman.
A quick search for business books on Google, or on the shelves of your local book store, will likely leave you overwhelmed for options.
The fact is, there are thousands of business-related books out there claiming to have the answers to an entrepreneur’s burning questions.
So how do you choose? How do you know what is worth reading, and what will really make you a better leader and manager?
On that front, we’ve got you covered. We asked 18 entrepreneurs to pick one book that has changed the way they do business.
Barbara Hyman,
A-HA chief executive officer Katriina Tahka.
Christmas is here, and for many Down Under, this means presents, time with family, lots of food, and a break from work.
However, given most of Australia does take a break for the festive season, the temptation for business owners to use this ‘borrowed time’ to catch up on emails and work is surely irresistible for some.
So, if you are struggling to switch off this Christmas, here are some tried-and-tested tips from fellow entrepreneurs.
Katriina Tahka
I flew on a plane today for the first time since March, and it reminded me of the oxygen mask analogy.
What these 16 entrepreneurs are reading this summer
December 22, 2020
For me, Christmas represents a time to commandeer a corner of the couch, stock up on snacks, and dive into fiction and non-fiction alike.
The books I am most excited to read and reread are
Honeybee by Craig Silvey,
To Sleep In A Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini and, of course,
Dune by Frank Herbert, because the movie remake looks like it will be phenomenal.
So, for those who have similar intentions, but perhaps don’t have a towering pile of unread books awaiting some tender love and care, we asked 16 entrepreneurs what they are reading this Christmas, to give you some inspiration.
Creating a culture of open communication is pivotal to cultivating a successful business, and 2020 has truly brought this learning to the forefront.
During the pandemic, our user base grew from 4 million to over 9 million, and scaling our team through this growth has been a unique challenge.
Moving from 12 employees pre-COVID-19, to 50 during two lockdowns, required the adoption of new tools and completely new ways of working. From creating rituals around sharing daily goals and activities through Zoom and Slack, to making sure staff had the appropriate digital tools and support they need to stay connected and motivated, our goal has been to enable transparency, community and openness within our teams.