Being prepared
I recently completed a number of interviews with CPA Australia in relation to recovering from a disaster. One of the topics that came up several times was about being prepared. While you may never be able to know in advance what may lie ahead of you, and lots of things that do happen are unexpected, it is how well you are prepared and understand your business and your personal and team capabilities that will allow you to achieve success. You can have a listen at: http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/cpa-site/hs.xsl/pd-sound-business-podcast.html?Division=Victoria&Segment=The+Rest …
Disaster recovery
CPA Australia has a great resource on Disaster Recovery, and recently I recorded some advice at the following link: http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/cpa-site/hs.xsl/knowledge-practice-toolkit-disaster-recovery.html The point about recovering from a disaster is that we all should be prepared to deal with the unexpected. Recovery is about understanding your business and being able to adapt quickly when unusual events occur. Have a listen. …
Sustainability
Some of the reasons it is important for a business to be aware of its environmental impact and manage sustainability: Reduce waste Add value to clients and suppliers Improve the bottom line Develop systems that use resources effectively and efficiently Effectively manage company brand and positioning Be a good citizen Contribute to the environmental awareness of its communities and workforce Reduce carbon emissions It seems to me that sustainability is about being mindfully aware of our impact on others and the planet and taking positive action now. Good business sense really. …