In November 2012, I invited Trevor Thompson to speak to the CEO Institute in Melbourne at the Deloitte Private offices about his experiences establishing the Allied Medical Group with Dr. Geoffrey Edelsten and selling it as part of a planned succession. It was an...
Chris is an e-tailer of yoga pants for men with a growing following. A unique product with special powers. But as a fast growing market, it won’t be long before the majors crowd him out with colour, style, range, distribution and advertising clout. So, he has a...
Two deceptively simple questions: On a scale of 0 – 10, would you recommend this product, service, employer, brand to friends and family. Why? If the Score is above 8, then you have promoters – people who are prepared to promote your business If 7 –...
Know what you are buying – this article first appeared in the Australian Financial Review. Question: My business has grown to 100 employees and I’m looking to take over a similar business interstate. How do I make sure that I am getting what I expect and...
Over 100 businesses have completed the acorro Business Succession survey. If you haven’t yet, and would like the survey report, please complete the survey here. When asked, “If you were to sell out of your business, who would be most likely to buy it?...
Start Up Smart Guide – A SmartCompany ebook prepared by Oliver Milman, Editor StartupSmart, 2009 As the owner of a start up business, you will undoubtedly face more than 101 tasks in making sure your company first survives, then thrives. But the following tips...
Are you seeing a rise in workplace stress and mental health issues?
Do you sometimes feel that leading and employing is all about what’s in it for everyone else?
Well, these are the same questions leaders were asking back in 1908. This video takes you through the Ten Messages of Supportive Leadership that can help you develop a cohesive, productive and supportive culture in your organisation that just might have a significant impact on: • your operating performance, • increasing your exit value, and, • Your, Overall, Lifestyle.
Consider these messages when you recruit, delegate, empower, evaluate, fire and relate to people.
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