What to do when approached by a buyer?
In speaking with a lot of owners of private businesses, I often hear stories of them being approached - seemingly out of the blue - by someone knocking on the door and looking to buy their business.
Category: Managing an SME
The Art of delegation!
Successful businesses are often run by people who are very good technically who then develop the ability to work in a team before becoming leaders in their own business.
When to sell? This year, next year, sometime… never?
This question was recently addressed by our European colleague John Willcox-Jones. We’ve shared his insights here because they’re very relevant to Australian businesses.
Every deal is a triumph over adversity
I was recently interviewed by the Talking Law podcast. In our discussion Joanna Oakey and I talk about lessons learnt from doing deals in this time of COVID-19 pandemic, and what the future looks like for the mid-market in M&A.
What the hell should I do? A guide to making decisions under pressure
We all try to use common-sense when making decisions, but this can be difficult during periods of turbulence and change. Read on to find out our three easy steps for keeping your head while making tough calls.
Productivity in the New Normal
The article by Sabri Suby in last Friday’s Financial Review on productivity struck me, although not until Sunday when I sat down and read it!
The Critical Components of Effective Leadership
Back in 2008, Michael McGrath first sat down at a kitchen table with Anthony Moorhouse, former Australian Special Forces commander and then owner and founder at the crisis management company
First Rule of the Game, Stay in the Game
I was recently interviewed by the Talking Law podcast. In our discussion Joanna Oakey and I tackled some of the issues facing small to medium sized enterprises at the moment
Where to now in the face of COVID-19?
I was recently interviewed by Joanna Oakley at The Deal Room where we explored the enormity of problems facing business owners trying to sell in the face of the Covid-19
The Coronavirus and what it means for business
First Rule of the game is #StayInTheGame. As I write this on Sunday lunchtime, 15th March, things are moving fast. I spent most of the weekend trying to be useful
How setting up a management board within a business can be a game changer
I sat down recently with Joanna Oakey from Aspect Legal and discussed a range of issues from starting out in business right through to succession and deal making. In this
Staff motivation: the startling truth about optimising workplace performance – Part 3
Part 3/3 – How autonomy, mastery and purpose supercharge staff motivation To understand this article in context, it will help to read part 1 and 2 first.Part 1/3: ‘Why most
Staff motivation: the startling truth about incentivising workplace performance – Part 2
Part 2/3 – How to avoid demotivating staff management practices To understand this article in context, it will help to first read part 1/3 ‘Why most staff motivation strategies aren’t working’
Staff motivation: the startling truth about optimising workplace performance – Part 1
Part 1/3 – Why most staff motivation strategies aren’t working Improving staff motivation leads to a more productive workforce, and yet most business leaders are going about it the completely
M&A Outlook 2017: Key sectors and trends
2016 was a tumultuous year on all accounts. With political uncertainty arising from Brexit and the unexpected results of the US election, along with economic uncertainty as China imposed tighter