by Bronwyn | Jul 22, 2021 | Blog, Business Systems, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
Good news on Payment Terms. Rio Tinto goes back to 30 day terms … But only for “Small” business. It seems that the pressure (and media spotlight) put on one of Australia’s largest multinationals by politicians, industry groups and suppliers on payment times has at...
by Bronwyn | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Business Systems, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips, Tenders
Some big companies still don’t get it. Every small business owner can tell stories about how their company has suffered at the hands of a large corporate wielding unfair contracts. I’m sure you will recall the 2016 debacle in the Australian milk industry, where a...
by Bronwyn | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Business Systems, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips, Tenders
How to Make Sure Your Tender Doesn’t Fall at the First Hurdle Recently, I attended a workshop about writing Tenders with the procurement team of a very large, multinational company, along with a selection of their small business suppliers. In my experience, the...
by Bronwyn | Jul 21, 2021 | Blog, Business Ethics, Business Systems, Case Studies, News, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
What’s in a name? For some businesses, re-branding is a bit like jumping off a cliff. “I was terrified,” says Bronwyn Reid. “But you remind yourself why you were considering it in the first place and take one step at a time.” Bronwyn and her husband Ian Rankine have...
by Bronwyn | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
IGNITE Volume 1 What’s In A Name? For some businesses, re-branding is a bit like jumping off a cliff. “I was terrified,” says Bronwyn Reid.“But you remind yourself why you were considering it in the first place and take one step at a time.” Bronwyn and her husband...
by Bronwyn | Jul 15, 2021 | Blog, Business Systems, News, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
… Anyone who follows my blogs will know that I’m a great fan of Kate Carnell, the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman and the work carried out by her office. Recall the Unfair Contracts Inquiry, which resulted in legislation that makes certain...
