Black Friday and the pre-Christmas period are crucial for retailers in Australia. The Financial Review cite that 20% of all non-food transactions take place in these months alone. While it’s a time filled with potential for substantial revenue, it can also be incredibly daunting for small regional businesses. Revenue is a lagging indicator, which really […]
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2017 One Page Strategic Plan
2017 One Page Strategic Plan Each year I sit down in December and prepare my year ahead – and a big part of this was preparing my 2017 one page Strategic Plan for Regional Business Toolkit. Why plan? Benjamin Franklin is touted to have said “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” Without a roadmap, […]
10 Predictions for Regional Business in 2017
I love looking for patterns. Perhaps it’s the math geek in me. But sometimes looking at the world around me the big picture appears abundantly clear. And sometimes I get it completely wrong. Either way, below are 10 predictions for regional business, or how I see the next twelve months playing out in general. Caolan’s […]
Pokemon Go for Local Business
Your Facebook newsfeed has probably blown up this week with references to Pokémon GO. You’ve likely already had a conversation this weekend with one of your friends about their kids already diving straight into the game. It’s no surprise that Pokémon GO is currently the No. 1 download and revenue raiser on the iPhone app […]