EXECUTIVES RECOGNISED AS BUSINESS LEADERS

There are now 83 chairs across Australia and New Zealand, including the addition of Bill Lazarus, Camille Morin, Catherine Palin-Brinkworth and Dr Tony Watt from the state.

“We’ve been doing this in Australia since 1986 and research clearly shows that our members outperform the average SME, making the economic and broader social value of our activities vitally important.

Stoke says TEC allows executives to connect to reputable leaders in Australia, as well as internationally through affiliates.

“TEC mentors provide business leaders and owners with one on one coaching to help them test ideas, improve decision-making and see the broad and long view of business for the years ahead.”
Lazarus has more than 30 years experience as a CEO and COO in resources, energy and project development.

Palin-Brinkworth has led a business development and training consultancy for 25 years, winning numerous awards as a key-note speaker, mentor and coach.

INSIDE THE BIGGEST PETCARE MERGER 

PETS before profits is the Greencross Vets (ASX: GXL) mentality, which appears to be paying off in light of the company’s rapid growth and recent merger with Petbarn. GXL has experienced a 25 per cent compound annual growth rate of clinics and stores over the past five years. Since 1994, it has grown from a single Greencross clinic to 107, and has recently taken on 108 Petbarn and 25 Animates retail stores in Australia and New Zealand. As one of the fastest growing ASX-listed...Read More

JOB ADS ON THE RISE 

Chief economist Ivan Colhoun says historically labour demand indicates that interest rates will follow suit. “While the pace of improvement in job ads suggests that labour market conditions...Read More

BLUE SKY'S IPO FOR FIRST ALTERNATIVES INVESTMENT COMPANY 

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CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DOWN AFTER BUDGET SPECULATION 

The ANZ-Roy Morgan weekly report shows a drop last week, coinciding with the Commission of Audit’s report and speculation around the deficit reduction levy. Chief economist Ivan Colhoun says the figures provide a clear reading of the budget’s impact on consumers. “The policies of most concern to the consumer...Read More

GREENCROSS ACQUIRES CLINICS AND OPENS NEW STORES 

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SAME DAY SETTLEMENT ESSENTIAL FOR SMALL BUSINESS 

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BUSINESSES POSITIVE ABOUT ECONOMY 

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