Finally, the engine room of every business is their people – and in many businesses the engine needs urgent maintenance. In March/April 2020 over 3 million Australasian’s either lost their jobs or had their hours and pay reduced. Fewer people are being asked to do more, and this may have negatively impacted quality, customer service […]
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The major internal factor is fatigue and exhaustion of business owners and managers. This group had little left in their emotional tank when lockdown was implemented, simply because of the challenging trading/business conditions in the previous 12 months. Owners and managers are normally in control of their decision making, and past history normally gives them
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In Australia, 2019/20 was characterised as a year of flat/little growth, tight margins, and a long drought followed by the worst bushfire season in Australia’s history. The arrival of the COVID-19 virus in 2020 has been followed by significant (and necessary) public health measures to reduce or eliminate the transmission and effect of the virus
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On an airplane, the flight attendant tells us in case of an emergency to put our own oxygen mask on before we help others with theirs. Thankfully, most of us never need to follow through with this instruction. But what about in real life? When we’re in a crisis, do we put our own oxygen
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At some stage, our friends get sick of us asking them for advice. This is usually because when we get it, we do nothing with it! We also outgrow their advice. Our friends want to have our backs, they want to help us and see our businesses grow – but we reach a point when
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Stephen Covey, one of the most famous authors of all time, said we must “seek first to understand, then to be understood.” However, in our communications with others, most of us seek first to be understood. We are so intent on getting our point across that we don’t genuinely listen to others. Being so focused
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“I’ve grown my business, I’ve achieved some success, but now I feel stuck. What’s next?” Do you ever find yourself asking this question? It’s hard to know what to do. You may ask your friends, family, support network, industry group, accountant, lawyer or business coach for advice. These people may have been helpful to you
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Advisor Engagement examines the effectiveness of access, appointment method and outcomes from appointing an external advisor for a business. Formalised Advisory Boards are a proven management tool that can support businesses to increase sales and productivity and build internal confidence in decision making and strategy execution. For a FREE Growth Score Report to see where
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Economic Impact examines the effect in a specified parameter, ranging from a single business to a macro environment. It can measures changes in business revenue, business profits, and jobs. Formalised Advisory Boards are a proven management tool that can support businesses to increase sales and productivity and build internal confidence in decision making and strategy
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Competitiveness is the ability to provide products and services as or more effectively and efficiently than the relevant competitors. This includes sustained success in international markets. Formalised Advisory Boards are a proven management tool that can support businesses to increase sales and productivity and build internal confidence in decision making and strategy execution. For a FREE
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