The Pandemic Productivity Gap

The Pandemic Productivity Gap A recent article published in the Harvard Business Review by Bain & Co suggests that the pandemic has widened the productivity gap between top-performing companies and others stating, “Some have remained remarkably productive during...

COVID-19 Vaccinations and the Workplace

COVID-19 vaccinations and the workplace The first COVID-19 vaccination in Australia rolled out on 21 February 2021 preceded by a wave of protests. With the rollout, comes a thorny question for employers about individual rights, workplace health and safety, and...

Why are some businesses returning JobKeeper?

Why are some businesses returning JobKeeper? Super Retail Group – owner of the Supercheap Auto, Rebel, BCF and Macpac brands – handed back $1.7 million in JobKeeper payments in January after releasing a trading update showing sales growth of 23% to...

Winding-up: Simplifying small business insolvency

Winding-up: simplifying small business insolvency On 1 January 2021, new laws came into effect that introduce a new, simplified debt restructuring and liquidation framework for small business. Drawing on key features of the Chapter 11 bankruptcy model in the United...

How To Sell Your Business

How to Sell your business We’re often asked the best way to sell a business. There are two key components at play in the sale of a business; structuring the transaction and positioning the business to the market. Both elements are important and can significantly...

Forecasting During a Pandemic

forecasting during a pandemic How do you plan for uncertainty when every assumptions is subject to change? Now, more than ever, business operators should have a plan in place to manage during uncertain times. Even if your business is not directly impacted, it’s likely...