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Customer loyalty – Lesson 10 of 10: The basis of my success

Over the past 8 months or so I’ve shared 10 lessons I’ve learned in 10 years of owning Aptus. It’s been a great journey sharing ...
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Roofless! Lesson 9 of 10: Resilience

Over 10 years of owning Aptus I’ve learned many lessons however in this blog and video series I’m sharing 10 lessons in 10 years of ...
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Leaders are in a position of influence – Lesson 8 of 10: Leadership

In 10 years of being a business owner Ive learned many lessons and made many mistakes. This year as we celebrate our 10th year in ...
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Stand up Ian Willett

Ian joined Aptus in Melbourne in April 2013. He joined us with five years of recruitment experience in the UK, predominantly in the rail sector. ...
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30% of new starters don’t last 6 months – Lesson 7 of 10: Recruit with retention in mind

In 10 years of being a business owner, I’ve learned many lessons and made many mistakes. This year as we celebrate our 10th year in ...
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85% of employees are disengaged at work

Over the past few months I’ve shared 5 lessons I’ve learned in 10 years of being a business owner. Lesson 5 was about empowering our ...
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What use are interviews?

Job interviews can offer real insights into the mind and likely behaviours of candidates, but only if you approach them in the right way. What ...
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INNER NORTH COMMUTERS SET TO STAY STUCK IN TRAFFIC – AND A POLITICAL DOGFIGHT

Is the East-West link a glaring gap in Melbourne’s infrastructure plan, or a scheme nobody needs?
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Will profiling and psychometric testing mean you always appoint the right people?

Appointing people to key positions is a risk. Decisions that turn out to be poor ones can knock back project delivery and waste time and ...
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Behind the Resume, What’s the Real Story?

What are the clues in a candidates CV that say this person could be a good fit for the role? The art of reading a ...
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VALUES OR JUST WORDS ON A WALL? 10 LESSONS LEARNED IN 10 YEARS OF BUSINESS: VIDEO 4 OF 10

A major lesson Ive learned in 10 years is the importance of our values as a group when trying to build solidarity and loyalty.
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When Will the Residential Sector Recover, And Will You Be Ready?

When Will the Residential Sector Recover, And Will You Be Ready? It’s hardly big news that the residential construction sector in Australia is in the ...
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