Most budget forecasts are wrong from the day they are written. The federal budget – which turned last year’s forecast of a $20 billion surplus into a $57.6 billion deficit – is testimony to that. Two years ago, a forecast might have been reasonably...
2020-04-16 Five Actions we can take to come out of hibernation stronger and more competitive than before. Thank you Our governments have done an extraordinary job and should be recognised for...
22 March, 2020. The Premier of Victoria has announced that we are proceeding with a Stage 1 shut down of all non-essential activity across the state in line with the Federal Government approach. Victorian Premier Statement (Daniel Andrews)...
Dear Business Owners, Its been an interesting last few days and it looks like the weeks and months ahead will be fascinating. It is clear now that COVID-19 is being taken very seriously by the Australian government and that it is affecting us all in a variety...
Is your Organisation Growth-Ready, Sale-Ready, or Succession-Ready? Feel free to self-assess your organisation using the acorro Organisation Business Performance and Value Self-Diagnostic. You can use this as an opportunity to reflect on each area of the organisation...
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...
As published in The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The German Finanzen100 and Accountants Melbourne News THINGS are chugging along nicely. You’ve kept your head above water, maintained customers, made a profit and retained your talented staff. But why settle...
Would you receive best business returns? Over 150 business owners shared their thoughts and opinions in the acorro Business Succession Planning Survey. Key insights just out: • 65% of business owners said that if they sold their business now, they might get a fair...
Peter’s branded products business now needs to consolidate so he can take it to the next level. In addition to getting a business plan together, he really needs to focus most of his attention of pursuing the right customer. This means a tight definition of the...
When you are getting a following in the market because of some niche product features, should you jettison them and do something different? And what are the consequences? This is the issue faced with a pickling business. In summer the raw ingredients are cheap and the...
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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