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Dramatic change, such that we've seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, invariably stimulates fresh insight and opportunity for growth. The ‘new normal’ prompted by COVID-19 presents real opportunities for business owners to reflect on their operations, develop new perspectives, and reengineer and rebuild their businesses to embrace and conquer the impacts created by the post-Coronavirus economy.
At a time when COVID-19 presents an undeniable threat, both to our health and our businesses, it’s only natural to feel helpless, rudderless or overwhelmed. And, while survival has to be the No.1 in the unprecedented times we are living through, there are some simple actions you can take now to prepare your business for the impact of COVID-19 now, and into the future.
In today’s transport industry, where the only constant is change, there is a magic formula business owners can use to drive success, Matthews Steer Associate Nidal Mazloum told attendees at the annual Victorian Transport Association (VTA) Conference in March.
“We see great opportunities within the industry, and we offer a wide range of innovative, results-driven business services that provide support in strategic planning, corporate governance, financial analysis, and grant applications, that are designed to grow businesses, improve profitability, and transform profit into personal wealth." - Adrian Misiano.
Thomastown-based lighting design and manufacturing company, and Matthews Steer client, Limelite, scooped the AusIndustry Innovation and Enterprise Award at the 2019 Northern Business Achievement Awards (NBAA) Grand Finale Breakfast in December.
In your enthusiasm to secure a new career opportunity, have you ever stopped to ask yourself if you’ll enjoy working in the business you’re interviewing at? For Matthews Steer’s new Human Resources Specialist, Natalie Neilson, weighing up whether you will fit in with the workplace culture of a prospective employer is a critical step in deciding whether or not to accept a new role.
‘Look after yourself first’ kinesiologist Yasmin Darwish’s instructed Matthews Steer’s Women in Business (WIB) as they enjoyed their last gathering for the decade, and prepared to set sail into the ‘20s.
Matthews Steer Accountants and Advisors Managing Partner, Ken Matthews, has been appointed as a non-executive director on the board of Family Business Australia (FBA).
Victoria’s manufacturing entrepreneurs took centre stage this month, providing
insights into their businesses at the Victorian Manufacturing Showcase (VMS) 2019, which took place at the State Basketball Centre in Wantirna on October 22.
From running more than 100 pubs in the UK including the famous 'Walkabout' chain, to building a successful pub chain in Australia, to establishing his current venture - Hardimans Hotel in Kensington - Michael Thiele knows a thing or two about growing successful businesses. The keys to that success, he says, are making himself redundant, and putting the customer before the shareholder.
From humble beginnings five years ago, Matthews Steers’ quarterly Women in Business (WIB) breakfast has now evolved into a leading event on the calendars of many inspiring women across Melbourne.
Senior Accountant Belinda Torr is Matthews Steer’s Employee of the Year for 2019, selected by the executive team for her teamwork and values, and her dedication to her role, her clients and her colleagues during the 2018/19 financial year.