Radar for Growth: Dale Kennedy, Harris HMC on turning challenges into opportunities
Inheriting the family business isn’t always easy, as anyone in a family business knows, but it’s what you do with it when you’re suddenly in charge that counts.
Radar for Growth: Tom Cregan, EML Payments on growing an Aussie business into a global empire
Only a decade ago, EML payments didn’t exist, and many consumers may still not know the business name today despite using their products.
Aged care must rebuild trust from the valley of funding uncertainty
This article originally published in Inside Ageing on 11 March 2021. Public confidence in the aged care sector has been damaged by the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, as horrific stories emerged about the neglect that residents suffered in residential aged care. Tarred with the same brush, aged care providers must consider […]
Lockdown proof your business: Staying agile in uncertain times
This article originally published in Inside Small Business on 10 March 2021. The Australian Industry Group estimates the snap five-day lockdown cost Victoria’s economy more than $2.3 billion in lost or postponed household spending. Coming as it did across Valentine’s Day and Chinese New Year, horror stories were plentiful. Florists called for compensation from the […]
Key focuses for the legal sector in 2021: Productivity and the future of workplaces
Now in its sixth year, Pitcher Partners’ latest Legal Firm Survey, conducted last year, focused on the impact of COVID-19 on legal firms, their staff and businesses. The survey of law practices across Australia consisted of a questionnaire and a roundtable of participants to discuss the results.
Radar for Growth: Liz Jones, Lotus Doors on being brave and tackling challenges from within
A family-owned business with 160 staff, and annual turnover of $45 million, Lotus Doors is a highly innovative player in the world of adaptive space solutions. In this episode Liz Jones, CEO of Lotus, shares the journey from becoming the company’s new CEO and diagnosing organisational problems to driving the company’s continual growth and reputation for quality. The company has changed a lot since its inception. Fostering a productive workplace culture has been a big part of driving this change.
Motor Industry Insights: Preparing you and your business for sale
Selling a dealership takes, on average, a minimum of six months and that is based on the assumption that your business is sale ready. During this period of time there are a few things that you should be prepared for.
Radar for Growth: Podcast
How do you turn challenges into opportunities? What drives you to continually challenge yourself and your thinking? How do you grow the business you lead?
Motor industry insights: Starting the sale journey
Given the events of 2020 and with the future remaining uncertain, it is clear that the next 5 years will involve more pressure, requirements and opportunities, forcing many dealers to abruptly leave the industry. The question dealers need to ask – “is this the same case for me?”
CFPAS: When it’s time to consider a world beyond spreadsheets
Businesses of all sizes need tailored models to facilitate their financial planning and reporting requirements. These models help to support investment and finance decisions and streamline annual budgeting processes.