Straight Shooter
Following a career that’s seen him grow and sell multiple businesses, taken him to Silicon Valley and onto our TV screens, Steve Baxter is now focused on investing in early-stage…
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A clean legacy
1997 was the year it all began, the birth of AAA Triarda Cleaning, but it wasn’t until two years later, in 1999 that Jim and Carrie Philp purchased the company…
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We built this city
Hutchinson Builders may not have exactly built this city, but as one of Australia’s largest privately-owned companies, and with a growing presence in Townsville since 1987, the construction company has…
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Industry Update
As the saying goes, “what doesn’t kill us, can only make us stronger”. To be honest, I don’t think our North Queensland community could have anything else thrown at us….
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The four roles of a business owner
Business owners wear many hats: boss, salesperson, owner, manager, cheerleader, visionary, psychologist, counsellor, quasi-parent. But within the broad functions of being both a director actively working in the business, and…
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Supporting small business to get back on its feet
North Queensland’s February flooding event was truly a one in 500-year event. The significant impacts of this disaster were not only felt across the Townsville community and its commercial interests,…
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People First…Turning Business Strategy Inside Out
The building blocks of good culture are essential to business outcomes. We don’t build business by producing products alone. The old motto ‘service with a smile’ reminds us that we…
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Why we welcome big projects
We are already half through the calendar year, but given the intensity of the last six months, it feels as though we should be in October. The year started full…
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Technology is key to attracting and retaining talent
Creating a digital workplace that meets staff needs in their work and personal lives is the key to attracting (and keeping) the best team possible. The technology you choose and…
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Do you hire qualifications over experience?
It’s the age-old debate isn’t it? Do you give the person with qualifications the gig over the person with the runs on the board and a wealth of experience? I…
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