Focus on energy
In recent decades we have focused on how we, as a society engage with the environment. Firstly, I would like to say, eventually we need to source energy from other than fossil fuel, as it is a finite resource, and secondly, what is the correlation between CO2 and temperature change. For example, out of curiosity,…
The climate policy we had to have
I believe that the current western nations focus on climate policies is the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the wealthy since the industrial revolution. I will state up front, I believe in climate change, as a past agriculturist, climate (in the form of rain on no rain, heat and frost) was critical…
Unvaccinated access to health services
It is interesting the current push by governments and individuals requesting that the unvaccinated pay more for health care. Health care in most western democracies is generally free or low cost (there are exceptions). My comments on this topic refer to health services in Australia, and I am reading a number of commentary from individuals,…
The climate policy we had to have
I believe that the current western nations focus on climate policies is the biggest transfer of wealth from the poor to the wealthy since the industrial revolution. I will state up front, I believe in climate change, as a past agriculturist, climate (in the form of rain on no rain, heat and frost) was critical…
NSW decision to open
I have always believed that the current global and national pandemic impact has always been a combination of health and economic. While saving lives will always be paramount, I think we have forgotten the impact that lockdowns are having on current and future economic and psychological consequences to business and people. I have done some…
Supply and Demand – why is it important
We all read about commentators referrencing business cycles.
What will the world economy look like post Covid pandemic?
There are a number of economic commentators looking nervously into the future crystal ball and seeing things that are starting to give them the serious concerns.We have USA indulging in massive monetary expansion partly in response to the economic shock caused by the pandemic, but also in response to a government social agenda, we have…
Why the title ”The Accidental Manager”
I chose this because over 20 years in supporting business development and crisis management and from my personal experience, we did not make a decision in our mid-teens “I will be a business manager”, then go to university and study management. We generally start our working life thinking I want to be a farmer, a…
Business cycles and supply/demand
As small business owners, we tend to be so focuses on the day-to-day operations we can forget that the world around us has a real impact on how our business performs. What other countries political decisions, economic drivers, supply chain interruptions, trade decision have a real impact on our business. These forces drive global business…
Who I am
I would just like to introduce my self and why I have started this blog. I have worked in business for about 30 years and worked for government for over 15 years, and I have a passion for small to medium businesses and their success. Over this time, I have seen great businesses struggle for…
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