Who are the people in your neighbourhood?
In a world that thrives with human connection, why do we design our houses to live at the back of them? As we look towards optimising the natural assets of our towns and cities and building better public spaces to connect for residents and visitors, how can we take that same energy and better connect the streets we live in? Sparrowly Group’s Giovanna Lever provides solutions to connecting communities closer to home.
The impact of AI for the knowledge economy
The recent rise of chat-based AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, has sparked a lot of discussion about their potential impact on knowledge workers. If you’re a knowledge worker and you’re still not convinced, read on…
‘Tis the season to…find your JOY
Lost your mojo? Giovanna Lever shares her approach to finding it and your joy in life and work.
It's not a trend - no and low alcohol is here to stay
According to the 2022 National Wine Conference, no and low alcohol wines are here to stay - Giovanna Lever of Sparrowly Group shares her three asks to the industry in support of the development of this high yielding category.
Mindset Mangement for Business Owners
Sparrowly Group Owner and Managing Director, Giovanna Lever shares her strategies on how she maintains a positive mindset for business and personal success.
Too early to travel internationally? Navigating travel in our new normal
Sparrowly Group’s Jackie Hicks returned to international travel and shares some of her insights from travelling amongst this new normal and living with COVID-19.
The Skills Era - Creating a Better Workforce for the Future
Our future workforce is staring at an uncertain future in the face of global crises. To adequately prepare young people, it requires new levels of collaboration between students, parents, schools and industry. We need to work together to advocate for new ways of supporting the education-to-workforce transition.
Resignation or Realignment?
Sparrowly Group’s Managing Director Giovanna Lever shares her thoughts on ‘The Great Resignation’, commenting on the counterargument which focusses on a realignment of work/life balancing and providing inclusive, flexible workplaces.
Navigating the Transition - University to Work Life
Sparrowly Group’s Federico Moreno writes about navigating the university to work transition and joining the workforce in a lockdown. He shares advice for people who are starting a new job or getting their first job.
How to Choose the Right Accountant
Your business accountant is a critical partner in running a successful business. Sparrowly Group invited Select Accounting to share insights into what makes a good accountant.
Demystifying Marketing - Five tips for businesses
Sparrowly Group’s Jackie Hicks and Avril Dunn share their top five practical marketing tips for businesses and how important it is to do it right to build customer relationships.
Future Proofing Australia's Young People
This white paper on career pathways for the workforce for the future starts a meaningful and constructive discussion that is pegged to grow. It considers some of the current challenges alongside the growing opportunity to rebuild meaningful and impactful systems whereby we, as a society, can more effectively support young people and create a better workforce for the future.
If you don’t care about me, then you don’t deserve my business
According to The Salesforce State of Service Third Edition report, 47% of customers say they’ll stop buying from a company if they have a subpar experience. The number one reason customers leave or don’t return is that they feel undervalued. Sparrowly Group’s Avril Dunn explores this further.
Adapt your business by adopting the 5% rule
Sparrowly Group’s Managing Director, Giovanna Lever shares how she has continued to apply the 5% to the business and in life, and how it has helped maintain focus as the world adapts to a new normal.
Why we need to give a crap about public toilets
How many people would compare the toilets that we experience in public spaces to the toilet we experience in our own homes? As Place Makers and destination creators, when extending our hospitality, we should definitely be considering the impression that our public toilets are communicating to our residents and visitors.Toilets are a big deal. More than ever before.
The Funnel Marketing Trap
While many businesses are adopting funnel and automated marketing programs, what happens when there is a mismatch with customer experience?
Why advocating for your team is so important
Giovanna Lever provides her insights as to why advocating for your team is integral in leadership for the business and the most importantly, the team.
Shut up and take my money....said nobody ever.
Sparrowly Group’s, Giovanna Lever shares her views on the pitfalls of many businesses today in lazy sales and why playing the long game and care is so critical.