John began mentoring me in early 2014. Over that time, his wisdom and experience have been invaluable. Not only has he been my greatest cheerleader and source of support, he has given me the courage and guidance to think bigger, talk bigger, transact bigger. My focus,...
This article by: Claire Heaney first appeared in the Courier Mail (News Corp Australia Network) on December 08, 2013 5:00PM THRILLING PRICES: Mary Martin bookshop owner and bulk-buyer Margaret Brookes. Picture: David Caird. Source: News Limited MARGINS are...
This mumpreneur has self published a series of books based on a real need they solved – how to get distractible kids to eat and learn at the same time. Now the challenge is to drive distribution above the existing 1000 books over the last two years. With...
We are living in a time where there seems to never be enough time for all the things we need to “do”. And, when we aren’t “doing” there always seems to be noise in the background wondering if we have forgotten to “do”...
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...
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 price. • 87% of business owners said that if...
As published in The Herald Sun, The Daily Telegraph, The German Finanzen100 and Accountants Melbourne News Digital Logic’s Paul McGarity. Picture: Andy Drewitt Source: Clarie Heaney, National Features, News.com.au, January 13, 2013 THINGS are chugging along...
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?...
In 2014, acorro was engaged by the Federal Government to conduct Succession Planning training across Victoria to over 150 businesses ranging in size from $1.5m to $150m. It was very well received and accordingly, I share below an extract of that Entrepreneurs Program...
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...
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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