Earlier this year, you may remember that I wrote a post highlighting the potential pitfalls of collaborations, entitled ‘Don’t mention the ‘c’ word’. In it, I covered six essential steps that businesses should take before committing to a partnership. But … Read More
Saving Brick & Mortar: Future-Proofing Your Retail Space
As major retailers like Sears fall like very large dominos, you’d be forgiven for thinking the death knells have sounded for brick and mortar retail. Closer to home, Myer is grappling with its own downward trend, with the retailer last … Read More
Walking the Talk: Non-Verbal Ways to Tell Your Brand Story
Words are powerful. Just ask any leader or media personality who has stumbled over their words, or used the wrong word in a situation. (Who could forget Tony Abbott’s ‘suppository of all wisdom’ gaffe!). When it comes to brands, telling … Read More
Don’t Mention the ‘C’ Word
‘Collaboration’ has long been a buzzword in the business world. Companies recognise that remaining relevant requires not only internal collaboration and team work, but also collaboration in the form of partnerships with other organisations. Defined as “the situation of two … Read More
7 Must-Includes for Your Strategic Plan
How often does your organisation refer to its strategic plan? Is the document front and centre? Or is it sitting in a filing cabinet gathering dust? If yours falls into the latter category, it’s time to take your strategic plan … Read More
Get Out of Your Own Way: How Ego Could Be Killing Your Business
A certain amount of ego is needed to build any successful business. It can bring you the confidence and resilience to persist, even when the odds are stacked against you, and to pick yourself up and keep going after failures … Read More
Why our regional mainstreets aren’t a Westfield – and we don’t want them to be
Last month I joined local and international presenters, including Mainstreet America’s Matt Wagner, at the annual Mainstreet SA State Conference. Today I want to share some key takeaways from two very thought-provoking days of discussion. This is a useful read … Read More
Innovation in visitor servicing in SA’s regional mainstreets
Head to any successful mainstreet throughout the state and you’ll find it bustling with people. There’s the rich aroma of coffee in the air, people walking laden with bags filled with produce and other local goodies, and possibly even a … Read More
Three Insider Tips for a Positive Organisational Culture – and why Reviewing & Measurement is Key
People often talk about “organisational culture” like it’s a silver bullet. Get the culture right in a workplace and, before you know it, you’ll be breaking sales records and winning awards, right? Wrong. Many organisations are investing huge money and … Read More
5 Ways to Combat Business as Usual
Courage. Look at most of the world’s successful business leaders and courage is a fitting word to describe their approach to business. From Sir Richard Branson, to Warren Buffett, Elon Musk and Anita Roddick, entrepreneurs take calculated risks to achieve … Read More
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