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Becoming the Guardian of your business: accountability and responsibility
BusinessWho do you think owns your business? have you ever stopped to think about this? Probably not. Simply because it is not a normal concept. The real truth is a very real concept and is a way of building your business sustainably and profitably…
Driving your business with your Dashboard and numbers
BusinessDo you know how important your business dashboard is to your operating your business and understanding your numbers? That is, if you have one. If you don’t have one set up, I recommend you consider it.
A dashboard in a small business…
How to choose the right digital marketing agency for your business
BusinessOne of the most asked questions when it comes to clients looking for marketing support, is “How do I find the right company to help me do online marketing?”
Yes, this is a big question, and having owned a full-service agency for…
R U OK? Day - steps to ask if someone if they are OK
Business
R U OK Day is here and it serves as a good reminder to check in on the mental health of those around us, not only today but every day. During this challenging time we’ve all been going through over the past year and a half, it is more…
What's your story?
BusinessLife has a funny way of proving to you how it all works. Have you ever thought, “that was a weird conversation” after striking up a discussion with a stranger? Well, if you think about it a bit deeper then you will analyse the most prevalent…
"You must be so lucky to have a business!"
BusinessSo, you have gone into business, the first 12 months seem like it's an awesome gig. You start to get some traction, finally! Your friends and family are looking at and think WOW YOU ARE SO LUCKY! And you think REALLY is that it looks…
Know enough to be dangerous
Business, Uncategorised
You would have heard this saying many times before, I use it a lot with clients, because I believe it sums up the level of knowledge all business owners should have to build a successful and sustainable business.
What does it really…
Do I need a business coach or an advisor?
BusinessA question asked regularly and in short, everyone needs a leader but not every business owner needs a coach or business advisor. So, let’s explore this statement. The world is a tough place to live and running a business on this planet is…
It can be lonely being a business owner - how business coaching can help
Business
As business owners we start our journey in business with excitement and passion but over time we start to lose that energy and enthusiasm and this soon can turn to other issues. The main reason for this is that business is hard and very…
Good news about lockdowns for business
BusinessA Black Swan event is an event that effects a large proportion of the community, strikes out of the blue, and can have dire effects, if not managed effectively. We all know about COVID-19, it struck our shores in March 2020, and fortunately, with the support of the Government, the Australian community was able to navigate through 2020 and resume to what we called the “new-normal” later in the year.
Cash flow management for small businesses during COVID-19
BusinessThe Coronavirus has resulted in a significant challenge to our economy and small business operators. Many businesses are facing financial pain. The hardest hit sectors are tourism, travel, hospitality and entertainment sectors, although consumer goods and retailers are also being impacted
The Federal Government of Australia has reacted with unparalleled support measures to assist businesses. However, these measures will be reduced over the second half of 2020 and businesses will be left to manage a subdued business environment. Good cash control and effective cash flow management will be increasingly important to empower businesses to continue.
It is critical that businesses understand their cash flow management and the effectiveness of their cash control to be prepared for the likely lengthy Coronavirus recovery period. Over the next week we will be discussing some of the key area’s businesses should be confident on.