by admin | Apr 21, 2017 | Business Advice, Cash Flow, Featured, Profit Improvement
It seems like Amazon is establishing itself in Australia. Amazon sells much more than books. It sells electronics, white goods and groceries plus much more. It is not just its size (market value US$440 bill) that is a concern for local retailers, but its business...
by admin | Mar 10, 2017 | Featured, Resources
Our son recently obtained his driver’s license. This gives him freedom and responsibility with our car (and his mother’s worry). With this comes accountability; he must keep us informed where he is going and be back at the agreed time. He has agreed and...
by admin | Jan 20, 2017 | Business Advice, Competitive Advantage, Featured, Profit Improvement, Strategy
Major changes were made to the Australian men’s test cricket team after another poor performance in Hobart last November. This bold and risky change has seen Australia victorious in their last four tests; it worked. In business, we need to be regularly changing...
by admin | Jan 6, 2017 | Business Advice, Featured, Profit Improvement
I’ve been impressed with the energy and ideas in conversations I’ve had in this first week of the new year. Many of us have had a good rest over the Christmas – New Year period and come back refreshed. It is a great opportunity to tap into this energy, now is a...
by admin | Nov 4, 2016 | Featured, News, Profit Improvement, Strategy
The navigational skills of the early seaman amaze me. Through thick fog and thunderous seas, they kept their small ships safely on course to their destination. Businesses likewise need clarity of direction to overcome obstacles and be successful. A business that is...
by admin | Feb 5, 2016 | Featured, News, Strategy
The collapse of Dick Smith Electronics, after several decades with a good reputation, is devastating for those who have invested in the business since it floated on the stock exchange. It is sad to see this name associated with what appears to be very unethical...