By Tara Cuddihy
Succession planning is a critical aspect for any business, and the horticultural industry is no exception. It can be a daunting task; however it is best to plan and review often to have a robust succession plan in place to ensure the continuity and success of operations.… Continue reading
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In landscaping, where teamwork, reliability, and attitude matter every day on site, one toxic employee can drag down the entire team, annoy your clients, and cost you time and money through disrupted workflow, mistakes and substandard workmanship. Here I outline how to spot a toxic employee, what their behaviour does to your business, and how to deal with it properly.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tania Harman and Daniel Knox
For Lecker Farming, a specialist in papaya propagation on Northern Queensland’s Atherton Tablelands, the R&D Tax Incentive is assisting them to continue to drive genetic breakthroughs and set new industry standards.
Lecker Farming, under the stewardship of Gerard Kath, undertakes agricultural research and development activities.… Continue reading
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For many years, whenever something did not go well in my business, I would get annoyed or frustrated. That all began to shift about 18 years ago when I studied Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and was introduced to a powerful tool called reframing.… Continue reading
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Charles M Schwab was a master at managing and inspiring employees. Let me share his simple but powerful management approach to see how you can apply it today.
By John Corban
Schwab, one of the world’s most successful business leaders during the last century, ran a U.S.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy Tara Cuddihy
The proposed tax on superannuation balances over $3 million has raised concerns, especially for Self-Managed Super Funds (SMSFs) holding non-residential properties like farming land. With a focus on taxing unrealised gains, the measure could significantly impact the agricultural sector and create liquidity and double taxation issues.… Continue reading
Read MoreBy John Corban
Charles M Schwab was a master at managing and inspiring employees. Let me share his simple but powerful management approach to see how you can apply it today.
Schwab, one of the world’s most successful business leaders during the last century, ran a U.S.… Continue reading
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Trees create a serene and calm environment as they cradle this design by Christian Jenkins design (Image: Karen Smith)
By John Corban
How a Cost-Plus Estimate works, whether it can work for you, and how to effectively sell it.
Over the past few years, I have been increasingly asked about Cost-Plus estimating, how it works and whether the enquiring contractors should utilise it.… Continue reading
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What is the difference between markup and margin, and why is it important to know?
I have spoken with many business owners over the years, and two misunderstood quoting terms are markup and margin.
Some people assume they both mean the same thing.… Continue reading
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In 2023, two clients joined my program with a similar goal: to increase profits and systems. Both were committed to improving their businesses but needed guidance on how to achieve sustainable growth.… Continue reading
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