Paul Rowe

Walk down many major city streets these days and there seems to be a renewed sense of vibrancy and excitement. This is particularly true of Perth, where once shady, unloved laneways are being brought back to life with fashionable new bars, restaurants and shops springing to life on an almost-weekly basis.

According to recent figures, bankruptcies across Australia fell almost 13.7 per cent in the three months to December 2014, to 4,179 from 4,844 for the corresponding period a year earlier.

Sales are great but cash flow is king! Business owners need to develop strategies so that mantra is turned into practical outcomes.

The year’s most important retail period is almost upon us, so is your business ready to make the most of the opportunity?

For a host of reason beyond their control, and many for which they bear total responsibility, business owners fail to seek help when they’re in trouble.

There are five simple steps to help create the right culture for your business.

Australians need to have a positive discussion on how we are going to meet our future healthcare needs.

The retailers best placed to benefit from a changing marketplace will be those who proactively shape products, services and experiences for and with consumers.

Has your retail business done everything possible to maximise this busy shopping period?

Of all the possible measures of a business’s success, profit remains at the top of the list.

The health of the hospitality sector is a good barometer of the state of the overall economy.

Setting the ground rules, and sticking to them, can make all the difference when embarking on a new business venture.

Have you ticked all the boxes ahead of June 30?

THE word ‘team’ is used in business all the time - team meetings, team planning and, of course, team building. But is it a catch cry or something that truly adds value to the organisation?

A BUSINESS cannot move forward without continuously reviewing the past; not to be critical of our mistakes, but to ensure the journey forward continues to improve.

THERE has never been a better time to review your current personal lending requirements. Interest rates are on the move downwards, and now is a good opportunity to assess your rate.

You have decided to expand your business and are concerned about cash flow.

A good conference can be worth its weight in gold.

THE impact of a bankruptcy can be devastating, not only for the business owner but also others associated with the business – staff lose their jobs and often their entitlements, customers lose depo

If your doctor told you you had heart disease or diabetes you would immediately take steps to make yourself stronger and healthier.