Growth Newsletter

One of my big criticisms around modern Australian politics is that we no don’t have a clear vision for where Australia is heading as a country. For me, the Hawke, Keating and Howard Governments were all clear on vision.

One of the great joys of working with family business is observing what works and what doesn’t in different businesses. It’s interesting that, irrespective of industry, geography or size, there are issues that apply across a range of family businesses.

Sometimes, the subtlest changes can have the most significant impact in your family business. Let me explain.

Most family business owners and managers have heard of the term lending covenants, but don’t necessarily understand what it means.

When I was a young boy, our family never went on a holiday together, ever. I don’t know what the reason was. It just never happened. Even at that young age, I was determined to ensure that, when I grew up, I would take my family on holidays at least once per year.

At the time of writing, there was no clear winner from last Saturday’s Federal Election. Whilst the betting money might be on Malcolm Turnbull’s Liberal-National Coalition just holding on, the chances are it will be the second time in six years the Australian people have voted for a minority government.

One of the best things about family business is employing family.

One of the worst things about family business is employing family.

Huh!

One of the most exciting measures in the Federal Government’s 2016/2017 Budget was the proposal to lower business taxes for small to medium businesses.

Sunday the 5^th of June, 2016 will be a day the people of South Western Sydney won’t forget for a long time.

We have a lot to be grateful for living in Australia.