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2 November 2023 . Michael McGrath . Entrepreneurship, Managing an SME, Podcast

What to do when you need a change or you’re just running out of steam?

I recently spoke to Mick Spencer from Gravity Seltzer. During our conversation Mick was very honest about failure and spoke about how he had been on a journey and had eventually figured out what he was best at and what he needed others to do who were better than him at certain things.

Ethical Business Alive or Dead A glance at today’s front page of the AFR and you might be forgiven for thinking ethical business is dead. The calls for Richard Goyder to resign amid claims of unethical customer treatment with the “Ghost Flights” scandal and the illegal sacking of 1,700 workers at Qantas. The leaking of confidential information from treasury to its clients by PwC and we haven’t even turned a page yet!

10 October 2023 . Michael McGrath . Advisory, Entrepreneurship, Managing an SME, Podcast

Ethical Business: Alive or Dead

A glance at last Thursday's front page of the AFR and you might be forgiven for thinking ethical business is dead. The calls for Richard Goyder to resign amid claims of unethical customer treatment with the “Ghost Flights” scandal and the illegal sacking of 1,700 workers at Qantas. The leaking of confidential information from treasury to its clients by PwC and we haven’t even turned a page yet!

12 March 2021 . Michael McGrath . Latest, Managing an SME, Podcast, Sell your business

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.

16 July 2020 . Michael McGrath . Advisory, Managing an SME, Podcast

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

12 May 2020 . Michael McGrath . Advisory, Managing an SME, Podcast

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

20 April 2020 . Michael McGrath . Acquisitions, Advisory, Managing an SME, Podcast

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

24 July 2019 . Michael McGrath . Advisory, Entrepreneurship, Podcast, Preparing to Exit, Sell your business

Entrepreneurship – What is it? Is it innate? Or must it be nurtured?

Entrepreneurship is a subject among several others which were tackled when I was interviewed by Anthony Moorhouse who himself is an entrepreneur and was a client of Oasis for over

11 April 2019 . Michael McGrath . Advisory, Managing an SME, Podcast

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

18 March 2019 . Michael McGrath . Podcast, Preparing to Exit, Sell your business

A different approach to dealmaking

In a recent interview with Joanna Oakey from The Deal Room podcast I speak about Oasis M&A, our unique process, and why it’s important during transactions. In the second half

Business lessons you don’t want to learn the hard way

4 March 2019 . Michael McGrath . Podcast, Preparing to Exit, Sell your business

Business lessons you don’t want to learn the hard way

I recently sat down with Joanna Oakey from The Deal room podcast and spoke about my experiences in the tough school of hard knocks including my early skirmishes with deal

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Strategic Integration: A Guide to Navigating Business Acquisitions

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Selling Your Business in Sydney

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4 December 2024 . Michael McGrath

What’s Next – With Tom Waterhouse

Back in June 2024, I had the chance to chat with Tom Waterhouse on The Troubleshooters Podcast. We covered a lot of ground, but one topic really stuck with me—the big question most business owners face after selling: what’s next? It’s something I hear all the time from clients, and Tom’s experience sheds light on that particular dilemma.

27 November 2024 . Michael McGrath

Amazon and The Big Two

I’ve been predicting the demise of the grocers for three decades! By and large I’ve been wrong or let’s just say it’s taking longer than I expected. Carrie LaFranz in last week's AFR has an interesting take on this subject.

20 November 2024 . Michael McGrath

Confessions of a Bulldust Detector

James Thompson has written a piece in the AFR citing Gary Wiess' advice to CFO’s, suggesting, they focus on the numbers, “of course.” He goes on to say “At the very basic level, it is the accumulation of the financial data in a cohesive, coherent manner that can be understood.” Sounds simple but as Weiss says, “it’s not always a given.”

6 November 2024 . Michael McGrath

Our Thoughts on Leadership

Leadership is critical. The ability to guide, influence and have others follow you, carries great responsibility.

31 October 2024 . Content

How to Network for Sales

Knowing how to network for sales can be your secret weapon in achieving remarkable success. At Oasis Partners, a leading

31 October 2024 . Content

Understanding Tax Implications

In business, opportunities and challenges coexist harmoniously. This is why understanding tax implications can significantly influence the success or failure

31 October 2024 . Content

Legal Considerations for Your Blog

Digital content reigns supreme nowadays. That said, law and compliance are not mere afterthoughts—they’re vital components you must undergo. As

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