Being in business is a journey. We grow, we stumble, we learn. If we are lucky, every day brings a chance to develop skills and attitudes, strategies and tactics. At Upland, we distinguish four stages along the journey where change is greatest, and so, of course, are the risks: startup, growth, exit and succession. […]
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The end of the year. For some, the end of 12 years of school, or 3-4 years of Uni, or some other big chunk of calendar time that has dominated their life. As you reflect on endings, you would do well to reflect: What about the end of my involvement in my own business? Will
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AI. Uh-oh. The looming nemesis of our species? A discovery comparable to harnessing fire, with immense potential to improve our lives? Or just another tech toy – fun, educational, but not world-changing? How are we, regional business owners and leaders, to respond to the most durable headline of the past 12 months? Let’s start
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Family businesses are the beating heart of regional Australia. They fuel our local economies, create jobs, sustain communities, and lead innovation. Yet many of these businesses face a treacherous path when it comes to succession planning. Without a robust plan, the pass may be fumbled, harming not just the business but the community it supports.
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“Why,” said Greg, “should we invite an outsider into our family discussions about our business plans?” It’s a fair question, on the face of it. And yet it misses the point. Greg and his family were preparing to navigate a major transition in their business; and they assumed that what got them here would get
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“Don’t worry,” said George, “Our accountant is taking care of all that,” referring to the transfer of his family’s business to the next generation, “It’s all in hand.” Well, I hope it is. But there’s a lot more to transitioning the family business than accounting advice. If George’s accountant is accredited in family business advisory
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“Making the best work of the best boards accessible to you.” That’s one of our promises. How do we make good on it? Great boardroom thinking isn’t just for listed companies. In fact, some of the most powerful improvements we’ve seen come when SME owners apply board-level clarity, discipline and foresight to their own businesses. So what
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