Modern Business Magazine June 2016 | Page 4

INTRODUCTION T hank you and welcome to the June 2016 edition of Modern Business Magazine, Australia’s premier business lifestyle magazine. We have put together another incredible edition of Modern Business Magazine with contributions from some of Australia and New Zealand’s most respected business minds - plus selected international contributors. Modern Business Magazine contains Special features, information, tips and advice on how to supercharge your business and your life. Contrinutors Gavin Sequeira Ian Altman Scot McKee Malcolm H.B. McDonald Dr Gene Landrum Muffy Churches Joey Reiman Alan Manly John Sikkema Janine Garner Yamini Naidu Christine Khor Georgia Murch Shawn Callahan Jenny Brockis Matt Jackson Marty Zwilling Karen Gately Dermont Crowley Publisher is Onnero Operations Pty Ltd Address, Level 4, 1 Queens Road Melbourne Victoria 3004, Australia Advertising Enquiries: 1300 735533 (within Australia), +613 98638086 (international) [email protected] Editorial, Media Releases and Article Submission: [email protected] Aligning art & commerce is something many businesses completely overlook. But new technology is challenging how we interpret our actions and interactions. Earlier this year Apple bought Emotient, an Artificial Intelligence start-up which sells software that has the ability to read your emotions by capturing images of changes to your facial expressions. Given how much commerce is conducted through mobile devices that have the ability to record our expressions you can see the appeal to Apple. So this month, Matt Jackson looks into why we need to bridge the gap between art and commerce. And if you’re boring, or your brand is perceived as staid, old fashioned or out of touch, then you might find business getting even more challenging. Scott McKee shares his advice on how to stop your software (and your customers) from yawning. The increasing affluence of women is also challenging us all to adapt and realign ourselves to the needs of a new society. Engaging women in the workplace, especially at the leadership level, is an essential part of the collaborative economy. Janine Garner investigates why we must collectively engage & take action to protect the future pipeline of female leaders. Plus we have some great contributions from a selection of world class entrepreneurs and experts like Justin Fankhauser, Jenny Brockis, Ian Altman, Joey Reiman & Gavin Sequeira covering topics from leadership, sales & marketing, human capital, start-ups, technology & innovations and much, much more. Modern Business gives you the systems and strategies that make you and your business smarter. Mark Matthews Mark Matthews - CEO Onnero 4 ModernBusiness June 2016