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03/09/2026

Fun fact: One supplier can quietly become a single point of failure.

A reliable supplier can make running a business much easier.

But relying heavily on one supplier can also create risk if something suddenly changes.

It may be worth knowing:

• Which supplies are genuinely critical to operations
• Whether alternatives are available
• How quickly you could switch if needed
• Which commitments or lead times could affect you

This doesn’t mean replacing good supplier relationships. Strong relationships are valuable.

It’s simply about knowing where the business may be vulnerable before a disruption happens.

Do you know which supplier your business would struggle most without?

02/09/2026

Complexity has a cost, even when it doesn’t appear on the profit and loss.

Every extra product, entity, system or process can add another layer to manage.

Sometimes that complexity is necessary.

Sometimes it has simply accumulated over the years.

It’s worth asking:

• Does each part of the business still have a clear purpose?
• What requires disproportionate management attention?
• Are customers or staff confused by unnecessary complexity?
• What would become easier if one layer disappeared?

Not everything should be simplified.

But complexity should ideally earn its place.

If something creates more work than value, it may deserve another look.

01/09/2026

If your business is your biggest asset, what happens when you want to leave it?

Business owners often spend years building value, but much less time thinking about how that value might eventually be realised.

Even if retirement or a sale is years away, some questions are worth considering early:

• Could the business operate without you?
• Is important knowledge documented?
• Are client relationships tied mainly to the owner?
• What would make the business attractive to a future buyer or successor?

Exit planning doesn’t mean you’re ready to leave.

It means building a business that gives you choices when the time eventually comes.

31/08/2026

Calling someone a contractor doesn’t necessarily make them one.

Whether a worker is an employee or contractor generally depends on the substance of the working arrangement, not simply the label in an agreement or whether they have an ABN.

If you engage contractors, it may be worth reviewing:

• How the working relationship operates in practice
• The terms of the agreement
• Whether superannuation obligations may apply
• Whether the arrangement has changed over time

Getting the classification wrong can create compliance issues later.

If you’re unsure about an existing or new arrangement, confirm the position with an adviser rather than relying on the title alone.

30/08/2026

Asking for help is a business skill, not a weakness.

Business owners are used to figuring things out themselves.

That independence is often what helped them get started.

But as the business grows, trying to know everything can become limiting.

A few useful habits:

• Ask specialists about areas outside your expertise
• Use your team as a source of ideas, not just ex*****on
• Find other business owners you can learn from
• Ask questions before a problem becomes expensive

You don’t need to hand over every decision.

But knowing when to bring someone else into the conversation can lead to better decisions and better outcomes.

Sometimes, the smartest move isn’t having the answer.

It’s knowing who to ask.

What’s one area of business where getting another perspective has helped you?

27/08/2026

Fun fact: Your biggest customer can also be one of your biggest business risks.

Landing a large client can be a great milestone. But if too much of your revenue depends on one customer, your business may be more exposed than it appears.

It’s worth knowing:

• How much revenue comes from your largest clients
• What would happen if one significantly reduced their work
• Whether your pipeline has enough diversity
• How dependent certain roles or resources are on one account

A great client is still a great client. The point isn’t to avoid them.

It’s to understand concentration risk before circumstances change.

So, here’s a question worth asking:

How dependent is your business on its top three customers?

26/08/2026

Every “yes” in business has an opportunity cost.

When you commit money, time, or people to one opportunity, those resources aren’t available somewhere else.

That doesn’t make the decision wrong. It just means the comparison matters.

Before your next major commitment, ask:

• What are we giving up to pursue this?
• Is there a better use of the same resources?
• What needs to go right for this to be worthwhile?
• Are we choosing this deliberately, or simply because it appeared first?

Good decisions aren’t only about whether an opportunity looks attractive on its own.

Sometimes the better question is:

Compared with what?

25/08/2026

Before signing a personal guarantee, understand what you’re putting behind it.

Personal guarantees can appear in finance, leases and other commercial agreements.

They can also create a connection between a business commitment and your personal financial position.

Before signing, consider:

• What obligations are you personally guaranteeing?
• When could the guarantee be called upon?
• Is there a limit, or does it continue?
• Have you obtained appropriate legal and financial advice?

Building wealth isn’t only about acquiring assets.

It also involves understanding the commitments that could potentially put those assets at risk.

A signature can have consequences well beyond the day the agreement is signed.

24/08/2026

GST collected isn’t necessarily money available to spend.

When customer payments land in the bank, the full amount can look like available business cash.

For GST-registered businesses, that may not be the case.

Depending on your transactions and reporting position, part of that cash may ultimately be payable to the ATO.

A few habits can help:

• Know whether your prices include GST
• Keep your bookkeeping current
• Understand upcoming BAS obligations
• Consider setting aside funds so payments aren’t a surprise

The important distinction is between money passing through the business and money the business actually gets to keep.

Unsure about your GST position?

It’s worth confirming with your tax adviser.

23/08/2026

Good leaders don’t always need to have the answer.

When someone brings you a problem, the natural response is often to solve it for them.

But sometimes, a better leadership habit is to ask a few questions first.

Try:

• What do you think is causing this?
• What options have you considered?
• What would you recommend?
• What support do you need from me?

It may take slightly longer at first, but it can help your team become more confident problem-solvers rather than always looking to you for the answer.

Leadership isn’t only about providing direction.

It’s also about helping other people develop their judgement.

What question has helped you become a better leader?

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