by Bronwyn | Jun 8, 2020 | Australian Small Business, Business Ethics, Business Systems, Risk Management, Small Biz Tips
As we know, Australia’s small-business owners are reeling from the impact of not one but two crisis events in just a few short months. First, it was the 2019-2020 horrific bushfires, which for many now seem like a distant memory as they tackle the latest threat to...
by Bronwyn | May 8, 2020 | Australian Small Business, Business Ethics, Business Systems, Doing Business Better, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
There is no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic has created chaos for Australia’s small-business landscape and owners. Our retail, hospitality and entertainment industries have been particularly hard hit, and many small businesses will unfortunately struggle to survive....
by Bronwyn | Mar 26, 2020 | Australian Small Business, Business Ethics, Doing Business Better, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
Recently, I met with my accountant for the first time in 2020. Once we’d dealt with the technical stuff, we spent some time chatting about the state of our regional economy, and what’s happening in business generally in our area. Our conversation reminded me of one of...
by Bronwyn | Feb 29, 2020 | Australian Small Business, Business Ethics, Case Studies, Doing Business Better, Payment Terms, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
Australia’s Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, Kate Carnell, has once again unleashed a shot across the bow of the big companies that continue to subject small businesses to extended payment terms,” writes Bronwyn Reid. Ms Carnell said that the practice...
by Bronwyn | Sep 22, 2019 | Australian Small Business, Blog, Business Ethics, Small Biz Big Biz Relationships, Small Biz Tips
Running a successful business is often compared to running a marathon – people can’t just turn up at the starting line and expect to win the race. Preparation and good foundations are key. And, so it is in business. At some point, a growing small business will look...
