The World Cheese Awards, the Oscars in Cheese

The World Cheese Awards, the Oscars in Cheese

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From the 3rd – 6th of November the 33rd edition of the World Cheese Awards, the equivalent of the Oscars for the Cheese sector, was held in Oviedo, Spain. Over 4000 cheese from 6 different continents were submitted to be judged by 230 experts from cheese buyers to cheesemakers and food journalists in just one day. Indeed, allow me to paint the scene for you: imagine a sea of cheese in all shapes and sizes flooding the Palacio de Congresos, the pungent cheese breeze wafting in the hall coupled with rain-streaked windowpanes. Very atmospheric. Feedback from the World Cheese Award Judges The judges we grouped into teams of three and assigned a table, each containing about 50 different types of cheese to assess, review and then award a bronze, silver, gold and the…
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Short + Sweet at The Seymour Theatre with Adam Szudrich & Phillip John

Short + Sweet at The Seymour Theatre with Adam Szudrich & Phillip John

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Sydneysiders were in for a treat this past weekend, 17- 18 November, as three Short + Sweet plays by local playwright Adam Szudrich returned to our shores for two sold-out nights after touring the global festival circuit while winning awards and acclaim from Hollywood, London, Dubai to Manila. "One Night Stan" This sassy and punchy play's tempo kept you on your toes and in suspense as you heard the love story told by three very different heroines about the mysterious "Stan" all at the same time. It's amazing how well defined each character is considering the constraints of 10 mins to tell the tale from start to end. Highly relatable as the subject matter is love in the 21st century, a world full of Tinder, RSVP and even LinkedIn -…
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Social Media Tips

Social Media Tips

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Social Media use for SMEs has skyrocketed across Australia and often the task is palmed off to an innocent bystander/ staff member simply because you were at the wrong place, at the wrong time. Take a deep breath, grab a glass of wine or your mug of coffee, and take charge. You have this in the bag! Simply follow our social media tips and as they say in Australia, she'll be right. WHO are you striking up the conversation with? Behind every witty social post, lovey-dovey online community, an award-winning social campaign was a well-researched plan and strategy. Nothing was achieved in an ad-hoc way. Data, analytical insights, and content formats were examined to grasp the "personas" who would potentially engage with your product/service across the most relevant social media channel.…
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Montenegro, The A-List Place To Be

Montenegro, The A-List Place To Be

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There is a reason why Conde Naste Travel named Montenegro as one of the year’s emerging destinations. It takes up less space than Connecticut and has a lower population than Stockholm but the tiny Balkan nation should not be overlooked – especially since it’s quieter and more unspoiled than neighbours, Greece and Croatia. My advice? Start packing before everyone else starts to catch on. Mountains The heroic kinfolk of Montenegro are known as the Djetići and has years of folklore associated with the strength and dynamism of its people, who have climbed the steep Dinaric Alps for centuries. Perched atop one of the highest peaks in Lovcen National Park is the Njegos Mausoleum. It houses the remains of the most loved poet, philosopher, and icon in the region - Petar…
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The Rose of Europe – Sofia, Bulgaria

The Rose of Europe – Sofia, Bulgaria

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Despite it being the 21st century, mention Sofia or Bulgaria, to the average Westerner, and you either draw up a blank facial expression followed by a despairing ‘Where?’ or a standoffish stance visualizing a grey, drab Iron Curtain communist country. How different is the reality of this hidden Eastern European gem? Located at the foot of 2209m high Vitosha Mountain, is the historic capital – Sofia, an area of human habitation since at least 7000BC. Sofia, also known by the Ancient Greeks as Serdika and by the Slavs as Sredets, was fondly known as ‘my Rome’ by the Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great. Located on the Balkan Peninsula between the Adriatic Sea and the Black Sea, the nation has always been part of the important East-West trade routes from the…
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How Not To Offend Your Next Client

How Not To Offend Your Next Client

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Manners matter in all countries, but cultural missteps could cause you to lose out on an important client or business deal. How much do you know about doing business on a multicultural international stage? Cultural faux pas, such as mistreating a business card or declining an invitation, could be costing your freelance business some lucrative deals with overseas organisations and international clients. At Buzz Marketing Solutions after working and living in Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, we've learned the hard way how to navigate across many awkward circumstances. A lack of understanding of business cultural etiquette has been identified as a major issue for Australian executives with 1 in 3 admitting to inadvertently causing offense out of ignorance. Even something as simple as a woman initiating a handshake could…
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