This article confirms the fact that the SME sector dominates the insolvency statistics. It is a timely reminder that business should review their cashflow, their strategies and continue to monitor their strengths and weaknesses. For further thoughts on business success, read my published blogs or contact me directly to discuss you specific situation.
Robert Carter
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12 months ago Chrstine D'Mello wrote in The Age on 11th December 2017 about the risk of running out of...
Cara Waters in The Age on 27th March 2018 highlighted that there is alternative funding for SME's other than the...
I was drawn to this article by John Wasik published in the age on the 2nd January 2018, because it...
This article by Stephen Bartholomeusz in The Age (29th May 2018) reviews the failed attempt of Bunnings in the UK....
This article by Nina Hendy of The Age on 27th November is important for all Business Owners to think about....
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The Age on the 8th May published an article about batteries and the potential for energy storage. This is the...
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This article by Nina Hendy of The Age highlights the importance of understanding your business. What is it that is...
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I enjoyed this article by Ross Gittins in The Age on the 16th November for 2 reasons. It highlights that...
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I admire Harold Mitchell's attitude that is obvious in all the articles of his that I have read. In this...
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In the Age on Sunday 4th September, Anna Patty highlighted the large numbers of startup that commenced trading each week...
Nina Hendy of The Age writes about how to win your customers over and maintain their loyality. It is clear...
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Like it or not Social Media is here to stay. Alice Mentiplay of The Age reports that our most recent...
This TED Talk by Tom Hulme (7mins duration) is a great and simple example of what we already know; that...
I was particularly interested in this article written by Sylvia Pennington of the Age. She rightly asks the question of...
As Australia moves from traditional manufacturing to focus on new age and high tech innovation, the SME sector will lead...
Benjamin Koh was the whistleblower at Comminsure and demands our respect for standing up for what he believed was correct....
Caroline James of The Age (click the link below) reminds all SME's of the impact costs have on margins. All...
A trend that is growing which aids the quest for businesses and ideas to become more visible is the Podcast....
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One of the critical success factors for small businesses (and indeed all businesses) is to continue to innovate. This article...
This article confirms the fact that the SME sector dominates the insolvency statistics. It is a timely reminder that business should...