WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH
How to SURVIVE like a family business
THERE’S a fundamental stability in family businesses, from the smallest start up to the large enterprises playing a powerful part in the economy, which is not always apparent in other companies.
APPROVAL FOR $30M PLAN
Liberal arts college for Toongabbie
By Red Dwyer
AUSTRALIA’S first liberal arts tertiary college has received development approval for a $30 million masterplan for a four-hectare project at Old Toongabbie.
HOME GROWN ROCK
Long road to popular music
By Di Bartok
IT’S always a long road for pub bands but Western Sydney rock cover band Bin-A-long Road is hitting its stride with gigs almost every weekend.
INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION
WSU science among world’s best
WESTERN Sydney University’s (WSU) scientific research performance has outranked some of the most prestigious universities within Australia and internationally, according to the latest Leiden rankings.
EXIT SCENARIOS
Do you want to leave the FB?
JOINING the family business is not as cut and dry as accepting a job at any other company.
FAMILY MONEY
How to be postively wealthy
EVERYONE wants to have it, but few feel comfortable talking about it.
MANAGING CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Understanding values helps
CONFLICT is a natural part of human relationships, whether in a family or business setting. Conflict is neither positive nor negative; if handled correctly it leads to new thinking, better planning and decision – and a stronger sense of trust and commitment.” – Carlock and Ward, 2010.