Why every leader needs to take time out

Why every leader needs to take time out

This summer I did something that I haven’t done in a really, really long time.  I took three and a half weeks off work – which is really hard to do when you’re running your own business.  In order to enable me to have this time off, I had to really focus...
What to do when you need to close your business

What to do when you need to close your business

It’s never easy to close a business.  You’ve poured your heart and soul into it and sometimes it’s like closing a part of yourself off.  We know that the past two years of compounding disasters have really taken their toll on business owners. And if you’re struggling...
Business and Community – A Two-Way Relationship

Business and Community – A Two-Way Relationship

In so many towns, especially in regional areas, the post office is the hub of the community.  “It’s where people come to meet, to see and chat with each other, to find out information, to conduct their business and banking and of course to stay connected to...
Why Disaster Preparedness is Relevant Right Now

Why Disaster Preparedness is Relevant Right Now

As a business owner, you never know what’s around the corner.  The start of 2022 has brought with it a roll-call of challenges relating to COVID-19, storms and floods.  The only thing that’s certain is that more disasters are coming, more frequently. It’s an...
Could your business operate without power?

Could your business operate without power?

In 2016, the whole of South Australia lost power.  Adelaide and the suburbs close to the city had power within a few hours, but some parts of the state had no power for almost a week. It’s easy to take it for granted that power will always be available.  These days,...
Closing out 2021: Time for thankfulness and reflection

Closing out 2021: Time for thankfulness and reflection

Congratulations for making it to the end of 2021! We know that this year has been a really hard, long slog for many businesses.  The communities that we work with have dealt with so many things – opening up, closing down, constant uncertainty and change. Not to...