Edition 432 – Letting Go
We’ve demolished our swimming pool. It was built back in 2005, however it seems the piering wasn’t up to scratch at the time it was constructed and, eventually, the pool broke its back.
Edition 431 – Reputational Damage
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
It’s a cool Sunday morning. We’ve ventured to Avoca Beach on the New South Wales Central Coast for a short break and the views from the balcony, of the pounding surf, the Norfolk Island pines and the deep sandstone rich beach are magnificent.
Edition 430 – Obstacles
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
I do wonder if those that face obstacles in their lives, at some stage, end up the most successful, the most contented and the most understanding of what their purpose in life is.
Edition 429 – Pearly Whites
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
I’ve just had the best experience with a dentist, ever. I can’t believe I walked out of there with no discomfort, and having had a chuckle with him on the way out the door.
Edition 428 – Knowing The Numbers
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
Sadly, very few small and family business owners have a real understanding of the numbers in their business. And, in spite of the great advances in financial information, particularly via technology, over the past 25 years, I can say with a high degree of confidence that business owners haven’t kept pace in terms of their financial skill set.
Edition 427 – Gordon
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
Gordon gives everything of themself, to everything they do. If you want something done, Gordon’s the person for you.
Edition 426 – Planting Seeds
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
The landlord is playing hard-ball on a lease renewal. They want a substantial increase in the rent the business is paying, as well as a contribution to capital improvements to the property. The landlord’s agent, acting as their proxy, is doing the negotiations, if that’s what you call them, and is happy to play “bad cop”.
Edition 425 – Tremors
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
The numbers aren’t sitting where they need to be. Revenue is too low and a shocker month this month means that cashflow will be horrendous in 60 days time.
Edition 424 – Time For a Change
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
Our eldest son, Callum, is a big unit. The man mountain wasn’t always a large chap. A debilitating knee injury playing AFL ten years ago, which involved a full knee reconstruction, was when the weight started to pile on. His recovery from the operation was drawn out, exacerbated by a re-entry to hospital to treat a golden staph infection he contracted in the first round of proceedings.
Edition 423 – Cost of Living vs. Cost of Lifestyle
Written by Dean Robinson on . Posted in Growth Newsletter.
There’s a lot in the media at the moment about the “cost of living crisis” that Australia is currently experiencing.