Risk-Proof Your Board: The Australian Playbook For A Volatile Decade
Australian enterprises face a new normal of compounding shocks. This playbook shows how board risk preparedness builds resilience, protects value and accelerates recovery across organisations of every size.
Stop the Burnout Spiral: The Australian SME scale-up strategy that grows profit, not chaos
Scaling is not about getting bigger. It is about getting better. This consultant’s playbook shows Australian SMEs how a clear scale-up strategy, grounded in capacity and demand planning, unlocks sustainable growth without breaking people, cash, or quality.
Stop the Scramble: BAS, Payroll and EOFY – How to Plan, Not Panic
BAS, Payroll and EOFY: How to Plan, Not Panic For many small business owners, the acronyms BAS, PAYG, and EOFY might as well scream “stress”. These key financial and compliance milestones creep up each quarter, often with last-minute scrambling, uncertain figures, and a mad rush to meet obligations. But it doesn’t have to be that […]
2025 Budget vs Coalition Predecessors – A Small Business Perspective
2025 Budget vs Coalition Predecessors – A Small Business Perspective Australia’s 2025 Federal Budget arrives in a charged political atmosphere, with an election imminent and over two million sole traders and small business owners watching closely. This analysis cuts through partisanship to deliver an accountability-driven review of how the 2025 Budget compares to the previous […]
Generative AI Revolution: The New Era for Australian Small Businesses
Generative AI Revolution: The New Era for Australian Small Businesses Australian small businesses are on the cusp of a generative AI revolution. From plumbers using smart leak detection to aged care providers adopting AI assistants, generative AI and small business innovation are converging across Australia’s economy. We will explore how trades, manufacturing, health, education, hospitality, […]
Navigating Fair Work Compliance Amidst Rising Penalties and New Regulations – February FWC roundup
Navigating Fair Work Compliance Amidst Rising Penalties and New Regulations – February FWC roundup Small businesses are the backbone of the Australian economy, providing employment opportunities and driving innovation. However, recent actions by the Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) highlight the growing risks for businesses that fail to comply with workplace laws. With increasing penalties for […]
US Trade Isolation: A Crisis or a Catalyst for Better Business?
What If Everyone Said No? Why a US Trade Boycott Could Strengthen Global Business and Quality Standards Trade disruptions can be unsettling, but they also create opportunities. If the world responded to US tariffs by excluding American trade and forming alternative alliances, the knee-jerk reaction would be fear of an economic downturn. However, history has […]
Trump series (6): The final word
The Final Word Can a Country Be Run Like a Business? The Trump Experiment The idea of running a country like a business is often presented as a means to improve efficiency and accountability within government. While corporate principles such as strategic planning, financial discipline, and performance measurement have their place in public administration, this […]
Trump series (5): Preparing for a Volatile Future
Preparing for a Volatile Future The return of Donald Trump to the White House presents a period of profound uncertainty across economic, political, and global security landscapes. His leadership style, which prioritises transactional decision-making, economic nationalism, and executive authority, will shape not only U.S. domestic policy but also international relations, financial markets, and social stability. […]
Trump series (4): The Social and Political Landscape: A Deepening Divide
The Social and Political Landscape: A Deepening Divide The Erosion of Democratic Norms Donald Trump’s second term signals a continuation of his leadership style that challenges the institutional frameworks underpinning American democracy. His previous tenure was marked by efforts to consolidate executive power, sideline traditional checks and balances, and question the legitimacy of electoral and […]
Trump series (3): The Diplomatic Tightrope: Global Alliances Under Pressure
The Diplomatic Tightrope: Global Alliances Under Pressure Unilateralism vs. Multilateralism Donald Trump’s second term departs from traditional diplomacy, reaffirming his commitment to unilateral action over multilateral cooperation. His first presidency demonstrated a deep scepticism towards international alliances, favouring bilateral deals where the United States could leverage its economic and military power to extract favourable terms. […]
Trump series (2): The Economic Gamble: Trump’s Policies and Global Trade
The Economic Gamble: Trump’s Policies and Global Trade U.S. Economy: A High-Risk, High-Reward Strategy Donald Trump’s economic vision for his second term is built on principles of protectionism, deregulation, corporate tax reductions, and prioritising domestic industries over global economic integration. While these policies are designed to stimulate immediate financial growth, historical precedents suggest they may […]