Jana Matthews, Author at SmartCompany

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Why values-based capitalism is good for business and Australia

Teaching company owners how to implement values-based capitalism, be principle-centered leaders, support teamwork, joint problem-solving, and collaboration accelerates company growth, creates jobs, and results in more exports.

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The six secrets that turned Allbirds into a successful, and sustainable, company

The meteoric rise of Allbirds is all the more noteworthy given its commitment to sustainability and how the business puts planet right beside profit. Find out the secrets to its success in this SmartCompany Plus article.

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One year after hibernation: How business owners can now accelerate growth in the post-pandemic world

In a world that is increasingly complex and volatile, there is a premium on making good decisions and making them quickly.

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Calculated risks are key to business growth, says Australian Centre for Business Growth chair Jana Matthews

If we want to pull out of this recession any time soon, business owners, board members and politicians alike must take calculated risks.

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The pandemic paradox: How COVID-19 has also created opportunities to improve how we do business

As we emerge from the COVID-19 economic crisis, some positive changes will help redefine the "new normal", says Jana Matthews.

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Five ways scale-ups can use the pandemic to rebound and grow again

Scale-up founders cannot control the pandemic, or the forced changes to lives and business models, but they can control how they respond.

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The government must do more to help businesses scale, says former StartupAus director

When it comes to economic diversification, Australia is 93rd globally, so we have an economic imperative to grow our companies and focus on value-adding.

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Big and audacious: If Australia wants more unicorns, it needs more confident founders

Many Aussie founders are hesitant to set big, audacious goals. But if you want to grow into a unicorn, you need to think big.

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How to create business success without a degree

Business success doesn't only come from having a university degree. Dr Jana Matthews explains five strategies for chief executives to create and lead successful businesses without a formal education.

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How to recognise your biggest growth-stoppers

There are four patterns of problems that cause growth to stall for small and medium-sized companies in Australia. The chief executives don’t…

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