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Reactive or Proactive – where do you stand? Many of us run our businesses in a reactionary way; we are forced to implement changes in because the market demands it in order for our business to survive. So how can we be more proactive and… Read More >>
OBT feature business Kidz Equipment, Mt Sylvia
Back before the internet, David and Barbara went searching for a business to buy. When they found one in Gatton, Queensland, that sealed the deal and they moved from Sydney to the Lockyer Valley and the rest, as they say, is history.
OBT Feature Business Sipelectrical, Helidon
Talk with Sipelectrical’s husband and wife team and you’re soon reminded of the resilience of youth. Jono and Annaka had the good sense to know that enthusiasm alone does not make a successful business and turned to OBT to make sure they did things properly.
Succession and retirement planning: how much is enough?
Consider the following: Only 1 in 15 (7%) retirees live on an annual income of $70,000 or more. Almost one million people have returned to work since retiring. Four in ten retirees maintain that you need the same or a higher amount of income in… Read More >>
Back to basics natural approach for future business sale strategy
Back to basics natural approach for future business sale strategy. Just as Anita Lyne makes it her business to nourish Gatton, Queensland with good food and wellbeing, so does OBT Financial Group make it theirs to ensure Anita’s business has all the right ingredients to run well.
Grand opening of Thomson Refrigeration + Air Conditioning
Thomson Refrigeration + Air Conditioning is based in the Lockyer Valley and has been operating since 2010. The business has outgrown the home office and recently opened a showroom, workshop and office at their new premises at 59 Western Drive, Gatton.
Business process giving you the run around?
A business that runs on systems and processes, therefore reducing owner reliance, is intrinsically more valuable than one that places a significant operational reliance on owners. The pace at which technology is developing can be daunting, yet few properly understand the leverage it offers.
Really looking hard at your cost structure?
As boring as it may sound, your ability to analyse and control cost structures as a business owner will prove to be a valuable resource when preparing your business for sale. By analysing the cost of providing a service or producing a product enables you to identify under-performing… Read More >>
4 key questions about competition
Understanding what your customers want and reacting to their needs quicker than your competitors can give you a crucial advantage in a tough market. To be competitive, you must ensure the main focus of your business is on your customers:
How to beat the cash flow crunch
OBT recently advised a wholesale and retail business that was experiencing large fluctuations in its sales, profits and cash flow. The business supplies goods to mining and rural businesses and is required to carry large stock holdings and significant credit accounts. Heavy rains also caused damage… Read More >>
