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Persuasive, confident, magnetic personality, all of that and more, with the power to influence and charm followers.
Yes, that best describes charismatic leadership.
You know it when you see or experience it. It’s a style that, instead of relying on formal authority, inspires and motivates by articulating compelling vision and creating strong emotional connections and bonds with followers.
These leaders can make each person feel seen and valued, people from all walks of life.
Are you this charismatic leader who captures and commands attention when you walk into a room, stand before an audience or address your team?
Charismatic leaders exhibit certain traits and characteristics
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High emotional intelligence – self-awareness, empathic, with the ability to read social cues, connecting with followers on a personal level.
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Self-confidence & self-belief – unwavering confidence and belief in their abilities and mission that, even during a crisis, radiates assurance and composure.
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Compelling vision – they have a clear vision of the future and can express it in such a way that it feels urgent and exciting to others.
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Communication masters – excellent storytellers, who use their passion, expressive body language and words to elevate, rally and energise individuals and crowds. They create trust and enthusiasm among followers.

Tax Depreciation, CGT Valuations and What Property Investors Need to Know
The key point for investors to note is that tax depreciation schedules and capital gains tax valuations still remain important. And under the new proposed tax system, they will become more important given the announced reforms to the 50 per cent capital gains tax discount and negative gearing changes.
Negative Gearing changes and its impact on Investors, fall under three groups of properties.

Influencers! Are they the best thing since sliced bread!
That depends on what you are looking for, aiming to gain or achieve!
Step one, before heading down this path, it makes good sense to define your marketing strategy and determine whether engaging an influencer is the best way to achieve your campaign goals.
There are numerous considerations and questions. Ask yourself!
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Do the Influencers' values align with your organization?
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How will and Influencer help you achieve your goals?
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Are the influencer’s claims legitimate?
In our last edition, we looked at Marketing that’s hitting the mark!
But what to do when your Marketing efforts aren’t paying dividends?
There can be several causes, including being focused on one lane (tunnel vision), your strategy lacking a clear purpose, or content clarity.
What to do?
It takes a series of steps, actions, and asking the right questions. Consider these 7 Tips!
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Do you have a Strategy? Planned, structured with purpose, or are you simply flying by the seat of your pants, tactic-driven and responding as you go along? Yes? That is reactive behaviour, marketing lacking strategic investment or direction. Answer: Watch out for How to Develop a Marketing Strategy that Works.
If you are a small Business operator, as the dust settles, you may be wondering how this Budget affects you.
The Budget brought a mix of tax changes, regulatory reforms, and investment incentives. Depending on your Business circumstances, the announced measures can impact you differently.
Blackburn Accounting can help navigate the changes and provide professional advice. To stay up to date, we are monitoring the latest announcements as they come to hand. Don’t second-guess or put it off. Contact us today.
Instant Asset Write-off
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The $20,000 Federal Government instant asset write-off will become a permanent tax scheme available to small Business owners.
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This allows eligible small Business owners to claim immediate deductions for new or second-hand plant and equipment asset purchases, such as, tools, office equipment, and vehicles.
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The assets must first be used or installed for use in the income year you are claiming for.

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