Ideas & Stories

Our C-19 stocktake for business owners

This is really serious. And the implications for business owners go far beyond what most people realise. 1. Your liability as a business owner. As of 28 July 2020, employers are required to notify Worksafe of any cases of employees who have …
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The Fat Smoker

(PC: The weight challenged individual who inhales burnt tobacco) He is that guy that probably knows he should stop smoking. And he should lose weight and exercise more. But he doesn’t do it. And just because it is obvious, it doesn’t make it …
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Why should every business be “Investment Ready”?

Two scenarios come readily to mind: Out of the blue, you get that ’knock on the door’. Someone wants to buy your business. You didn’t contemplate this, the business is far from ready, your structures are all wrong, you don’t know what …
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Why Estate Planning is often not enough…

Years ago, one of my great mates died tragically and unexpectedly. He was 53 years old, fit, healthy and should have had another 30 or 40 years left in that amazing tank. Everyone was devastated by the sudden loss, especially his family. Luckily …
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