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  RENEWABLE ENERGY has been in the headlines. this cartoon captured the essence. An article in The Australian and reproduced in brief form below shows the massive subsidies needed to keep renewables afloat. AND the cost to consumers, especially in South Australia.   Queensland has announced a very brave target of 50% renewable from the current…

EXIT 93 CLOSURE STOPPED  ~ THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP! Late last year, Councillor Daphne McDonald mentioned that the Exit 93 near The Pines shopping centre was still noted on the Plan from 2008 as being ‘southbound exit to be closed’. Inquiries of the State MP and the Govt. response indicated that whilst unfunded, the Exit would be closed if…

THE ‘Do’s’ and ‘Don’ts’   Do you ever get one of those annoying calls at night, just as you’re about to have your meal? Well the same thing happens frequently during the day. Your approach to people can actually lose you business before you even start. Today, awaiting a ‘phone call from the hospital, an…

Exit 93 being closed in the future is clearly not something locals want. The E-Petition  http://www.parliament.qld.gov.au/work-of-assembly/petitions/e-petition?PetNum=2538                               is now into the mid-2,000 level. An update in Parliament saw Jann Stuckey MP make the point that whilst Division 13 candidate, (apparently Labor-aligned…

The 2008 Plan for the Area showed many pieces of infrastructure. Tucked away was  note ‘soutbound exit to be closed’. Translated, that turned out to be EXIT 93 at Elanora, servicing The Pines shopping center, 3 schools, Footy club, swimming pool and creek.  The E-Petition to the Government has been stated by myself sponsored by…

Emails. We can’t ignore them. Or can we? These essential items affect our business in more ways than you might imagine. Firstly, they can bring good news in the form of a new Client or business. Secondly, they are an everyday part of our lives. Communication is largely accomplished at the speed of light. The…

Another year has passed, and with all the turmoil caused by market forces and more especially the Islamic Terrorism issues, let’s hope that 2016 is a more peaceful year. Each year brings with it Challenges and Opportunities, and the chance to improve your Business. The services offered by “The Profit Doctor” will help in virtually…

 The other day, a potential new Client expressed his concern at not knowing how well or otherwise he was doing. He’d heard of ‘KPI’s’ but had no        actual knowledge of what they do. So this may give you an idea. EVERY BUSINESS NEEDS A PLAN AND IT’S OWN KPI SET.   K.P.I.’S ::…

GONE BROKE. H.H.A..  ANOTHER  COMPANY WITH COST OVER-RUNS. For a long time, the writing is often UNSEEN on the wall, before companies go to the wall. It happens to business of all sizes. This company even starred on a TV series ‘Mega Truckers’. Still didn’t save it. Receivers noted “HHA could not accurately determine if…

Business Owners need to keep a tight rein on costs in the present market. This is especially the case when staff comprise a major proportion of total costs. Failure to have a pan for your Business and in particular Fixed and Variable costs, can lead to significant problems. Sorting out the problem is often far…