We are growing fast and need cash but are reluctant to saddle ourselves with big borrowings. What can we do to free up cash from within our …
We are growing fast and need cash but are reluctant to saddle ourselves with big borrowings. What can we do to free up cash from within our …
As we sail into the “retailing doldrums” between now and the end of the election period, becalmed by higher than expected interest rates tak…
There is an old adage in retail marketing. It revolves around the importance of the power of the retail store staff to change our minds when…
According to a substantial body of research, only about 30% of acquisitions achieve their investment objectives. While there are numerous re…
Ultimately, analysing trends is a vital part of the sustainability of your business. What trends are impacting your business today? One of t…
Several weeks ago I wrote that Clive Peeters’ receivers most obvious suitor was JB HiFi…and I was wrong. While not all the current Cl…
We have all heard the mantra of the new owners: “We are the good guys, trust us, we are here to help you.” However, we have all be…
I’ve had some feedback that our receptionist isn’t great. We can’t afford to pay her much. What should I do? A couple of visits I made …
My dad was always clear that where there was change there was opportunity. Change is scary, but those who think through the changing situati…
We have all been told that succession planning is critical in an acquisition if we are to retain key staff, but how many acquirers remember …
Woot, the original deal-a-day site that inspired a series of similar ventures in Australia has been sold to online retail giant Amazon for a…
Last week I was honoured to attend the 30th anniversary celebration of a great Australian company. A company built on “changing the game” in…
