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Nelson Yang
2023-24 Federal Budget: Stronger foundations for a better future.
BSOC’s Information Technology Director Nelson Yang outlines the key takeaways from the 2023-24 Federal Budget released in early May 2023.
29/05/2023
Business
Opinion
Jimmy Wang and Girish Ganapathy
Soft Landing
BSOC's Human Resources and Sports Directors Jimmy and Girish delve into the rapid developments within the Financial Markets amidst a time of true uncertainty.
24/04/2023
Business
Reeva Cahyadi and Stephen Liu
The Cash Rate and You
With all the recent changes in the cash rate, it can be hard to keep up to date. To keep you in the know, Reeva Cahyadi and Stephen Liu run you through the changes and how they affect you.
30/07/2022
Business
Reeva Cahyadi
Into the Cryptoverse: The Downfall of Crypto?
BSOC Publication’s subcommittee member Reeva Cahyadi examines the recent cryptocurrency crash and what it means for investors and the market.
16/07/2022
Business
Vinuk Ekanayake
Tesla: A Journey to Success
BSOC Publication’s subcommittee member Vinuk Ekanayake breaks down the journey and success of Tesla.
09/07/2022
Business
Christie Tsang
Small Businesses During the Covid-19 Pandemic
BSOC Publication’s subcommittee member Christie Tsang examines how the Covid-19 Pandemic has impacted small Australian businesses.
02/07/2022
Business
Christie Tsang and Vinuk Ekanayake
Economic Impacts of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
An in-depth analysis of the conflict stopping world trade and disrupting livelihoods, the roots of the problem and what it means for you.
12/06/2022
Business
Vinamra Gulati
THE BUDGET 2022: A DEEP DIVE
An explanation of the most salient aspects of this years’ federal budget, and an exploration of what it means for business, politics, and you.
09/04/2022
Business
Vinamra Gulati
THE somewhat RETURN TO WORK
Growing apprehension around leaving remote working patterns, hybridised workplaces and everything in between.
12/03/2022
Business
Culture
Emily Lee
The Sustainable Future in Business
A pertinent discussion on globalisation and its long-term environmental impacts.
17/11/2021
Business School
Business
Linda Wang
Careers X Major Insights - Technology
Linda Wang chats with Alan Huynh, current Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, to learn about his experience in BSOC and in the corporate world.
03/11/2021
Business School
Business
Bobo Deng
Careers X Major Insights - Product Management
A candid conversation on product management, startup culture, and the importance of stepping outside your comfort zone at uni.
06/10/2021
Business
Vinamra Gulati
The Budget: A discussion
An unbiased discussion and review of the most salient aspects of the 2021-2022 Fiscal Budget through a lens focussed on the business world.
22/09/2021
Business School
Business
Daisy Choi
Career x Major Insights - Human Resources
Daisy Choi chats with People Partner at Airtasker, Christine Luo about her journey into a career in HR.
09/09/2021
Business
Business School
Sam Ni
Career x Major Insights - Finance
Sam Ni chats with upcoming intern at Credit Suisse and penultimate student Travis Wu about his experiences majoring in Finance while also giving insight into the industry.
28/07/2021
Business
Technology
Richard Zhou
An Insight into Bitcoin
A quick insight into one of the most talked about and hottest commodities of 2021.
14/07/2021
Business
Technology
Sarah Kim
Why should I participate in case competitions: Part Two
In the second part of the case competition series, Sarah Kim provides insight into some of the benefits of participating in them as well as other alternatives.
30/06/2021
Business
Technology
Verdi Diroy
An Introduction to Case Competitions: Part One
Case competitions are a huge part of the business experience. In this article we detail insights into how they operate, how to get involved, and the benefits they provide.
16/06/2021
Business
Britney Gu
A Guide To Creative Pathways in Business
When you consider creativity and business, they seem like two ideas that don’t necessarily co-exist within the same space. In this article we explore the importance of being creative in the business industry and the different pathways available for creative minds.
06/05/2021
Business
Culture
Absolute Internship
International Internships: The Alumni Spotlight
Absolute Internship is a company that enables students and graduates to develop their career across the globe. Two alumni provide insight into their international experiences both in-person and remotely.
10/02/2021
Business
Technology
Adrian Tan
The Move Towards a Cashless Society
A topic which has emerged is whether Australia will transition towards a cashless economy. Many businesses have taken precautionary measures such as minimising cash payments as a means to reduce the spread of the virus. While there are benefits to both cash and cashless payments, interesting implications have arisen due to this economic trend. 
12/12/20
Business
Culture
Britney Gu
The Generation of Entrepreneurs
With freedom and technology being the highest values held by Gen Z, it makes sense that they are the generation most open to entrepreneurship and running their own businesses; places where they would have control and flexibility over what they wanted to do.
21/11/20
Business
Culture
Rui Yi
Advertising makes us Unhappy: Social media and the Happiness Paradox
In modern society, advertising has become an ever-present force in our everyday lives. From the traditional forms of advertising on billboards to the modern tactics of social media influencers, we are constantly bombarded with images designed (as stated by Oswald) “to generate dissatisfaction”. As a result, we find the desire to spend more on goods and services which ease ‘that feeling’.
14/11/20
Business
Culture
Ethan Kwong
Personality tests in the workforce
Personality tests are becoming more commonly used within the workforce, with data showcasing that 76% of employers rely on a type of personality or aptitude test when hiring employees, and this number is only expected to increase to 88% within the next couple of years.
7/11/20
Culture
Business
Jessica Sun
Case Competitions: A Guide to Presentation and Q&A
When it comes to presentation and Q&A, I think confidence is really important. This is because when you present a strategy, you’re trying to sell – you’re trying to convince the judges that your strategy is the best and only way forward for the company, that your strategy is realistic but also innovative, and that everything you are presenting makes sense. This means that you win a case competition if you can sell the judges the feeling that you, and your strategy, can be trusted.
17/10/2020
Culture
Business
Travis Wu
Case Competitions: A Guide to Financial Modelling
Students new to case competitions may find financial modelling daunting or challenging. However, it may be easier to first think about why modelling is needed. Its purpose is no different to any other part of the presentation: the goal is to answer the problem question, and to quantify your solution where possible.
17/10/2020
Culture
Business
Kevin Shaji
Case Competitions: A Guide to Implementation
No matter how good your strategy is, it is all for naught if you cannot sell how you’re going to implement it. Implementation is intrinsically linked to feasibility and its always on a judge’s mind for Q&A. In fact, weaker and less creative strategies often take the win because they are more feasible to implement, so it is essential to get it right. 
3/10/2020
Culture
Business
Joanna Ma
Case Competitions: A Guide to Strategy
Due to the dynamic and challenging nature of case competitions, there are multiple approaches to tackle the beast, that is the ideation process. I’ll caveat my answer with this statement: there is no singular ‘correct’ guideline on how to create a winning strategy. This is what makes the ideation process so unique! 
26/9/2020
Culture
Business
Vivian Nguyen
Case Competitions: A Guide to Issue Analysis
Issue analysis is all about illustrating your understanding of the business problem and the key issues within a case. Setting up a clear, logical issue analysis will be crucial in providing a solid foundation to introduce your strategies and implementation later on. Your issue analysis should consider the root causes of the business problem and ultimately reflect the decision-making process behind the selection of your chosen strategies.
19/9/2020
Business
BSOC Partnerships
Business Insights: The Impact of COVID-19
Insights into the impact of covid-19 on local businesses, such as Fatcaron, one of the first businesses to sell beautifully decorated Korean-inspired macarons in Sydney and also a proud partner of UNSW BSOC.
29/8/2020
Business
Culture
Varun Amin
Student Start-up Stories: Checkbox
Evan Wong is a passionate and energetic leader with a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, technology and education. Evan was also recognised in the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his start-up Checkbox alongside co-founder James Han. 
12/8/20
Business
Ethan Kwong
Career Spotlight: Quant Trading
Quant Trading is a career path that is ultimately rewarding for those who have a deep passion for mathematical analysis and trading.
29/7/2020
Culture
Business
Hillary Lee
Microinfluencers
Micro-influencers are leading the new wave of marketing strategy and system, overcoming the traditional advertising oligopoly of tv ads and glamorous celebrity endorsements.
22/7/2020
Business
Britney Gu
Haute Couture
Commonly misunderstood as luxury fashion brands, the literal translation of ‘haute couture’ is high dressmaking. ‘Haute couture’ is a legally protected term defined in 1945, deemed as the creation of one-off garments made-to-order for private clientele.
8/7/2020
Business
Culture
Rachel Lee
Student Startup Stories (Part Two)
The increasing new wave of startups this century means that failure is more common than ever. However, it also means that anyone with an idea and the means to execute it can create their startup and be called an entrepreneur. But how does an entrepreneur remain successful and driven amidst all the competition?
27/6/2020
Business
Emily Cong
Navigating a Post Pandemic World
In only a matter of months, the coronavirus pandemic has completely altered how we live, work, and learn. As a result, workers across most industries have been prompted to devise creative solutions in response to forthcoming issues.
17/6/2020
Business
Adrian Tan
Trendspotting
Trends follow a path of uncertainty and constant change. As time ticks by, we learn to adapt to change and what was considered as ‘strange’ evolves into the mainstream.
10/6/2020
Business
Varun Amin
Supremenomics
Streetwear seems to be a phenomenon we have all heard of, but not something that many of us have investigated in detail. It’s a style of fashion which incorporates distinctive and scarce items into an outfit, and an industry which has experienced shockwaves in recent years.
27/5/2020
Business
Technology
Varun Amin, InsideSherpa
InsideSherpa
InsideSherpa is a platform for company-backed free open-access virtual internships. I sat down with the InsideSherpa team find out a bit more about this industry.
20/5/2020
Business
Culture
Rachel Lee
Student Startup Stories
‍The increasing new wave of startups this century means that failure is more common than ever. However, it also means that anyone with an idea and the means to execute it can create their startup and be called an entrepreneur. But how does an entrepreneur remain successful and driven amidst all the competition? 
16/5/2020
Business
Aaron Wu
Digital Disruption in the Music Industry
Change is something we learn to adapt to whether we like it or not. Yet for businesses, change is not just inevitable, but a test which determines their longevity. The evolution of the music industry in an era of music streaming is a prime example of how established business models and practices will in some shape or form be disrupted by change.
9/5/2020
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