Economic Gardening
Expand beyond the start-up phase.
Understand the right time to expand geographically, add another product line or pursue another market segment? Unfortunately, the answer is…
Read MoreHaving discipline is focusing on critical things.
Despite the pain, the work’s not over until the jobs done. Discipline is working until the job’s done, when painful…
Read MoreKnow why families and other businesses struggle?
We can debate this subject all day, but it always comes down to a handful of reasons. Knowing what those…
Read MoreLocal import replacement need not be difficult.
Ask any business, and they will attest that local procurement is often too challenging; they have more important things to…
Read MoreRecognise warning signs as key to survival
As you plan and implement the essential requirements, be mindful that there will always be a downside and a risk of…
Read MoreExperiential communities can make a difference.
Listen to the people, particularly young people in the community. What are they saying, “this place is boring”? What do they want…
Read MoreOpportunities start with what you have.
It is no good just wishing and hoping that things will get better or complaining about “if only we had…
Read MoreCommunities need to support innovation.
As a community, you need a plan that takes advantage of technological changes and social and economic opportunities. Report after…
Read MorePractical clusters needed for regional innovation.
Practical clusters require entrepreneurs. Regional, rural and remote areas want to see more integration between the many and different programs…
Read MoreBusiness initiatives for small towns.
Business initiatives usually start small. What if you produced beer locally, kept the money locally so that retail could stay…
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