In an increasingly competitive lash industry, performance is no longer optional-it is the standard. Across Australia, lash artists are facing rising expectations from clients who demand longer retention, flawless symmetry, and faster service times. Yet, many professionals still rely on products that fail to deliver consistent results under real salon conditions. This growing gap between expectation and performance is exactly where Lashly Beauty is making a measurable difference. The Real Problem Lash Artists Face For years, affordability has driven purchasing decisions in the lash industry. However, as salons scale and client expectations increase, the focus is rapidly shifting toward performance-driven...

By Greg Smith, Head of Strategy, OLYX Oil Australia’s fuel-security debate has moved beyond theory and into practical reality. For years, fuel supply was largely treated as a background function of the global economy. Businesses, governments and consumers assumed international markets would continue operating smoothly, shipping routes would remain open and long-standing trade relationships would guarantee access to fuel when needed. That assumption is now being challenged by geopolitical instability, shipping disruptions, supply-chain volatility and growing pressure on international energy markets. The Australian Government’s National Fuel Security Plan acknowledges that disruptions to global oil and gas supplies can directly affect...

United States — The technology channel has long been viewed through the lens of strategy, scale, and systems. But in his new book, The Channel We Built, veteran channel leader Gary Hull offers a different perspective: one grounded in people, relationships, and the long-term thinking that sustains an ecosystem. Opening with the powerful idea that “the channel wasn’t built by strategy—it was built by people,” Hull reframes the story of the modern technology channel as one shaped by trust, consistency, and shared effort over time. Drawing on more than three decades of experience, he reflects on the leadership mindset required to navigate...