27 February

What Return Home (1990) can teach us about the future of small businesses in Australia

Why local businesses in Australia are struggling today The sun sets over suburban Adelaide, casting long shadows on quiet streets. Once, these streets were lined with thriving small businesses—local garages, family-run butcher shops, and corner stores where shopkeepers knew their …

14 January

Breaking the “Colesworths” Duopoly: A Path to Fairer Grocery Retail

The Overwhelming Power of Coles and Woolworths in Australia’s Grocery Market In Supermarket Monsters, Malcolm Knox unveils the unchecked dominance of Australia’s grocery giants, Coles and Woolworths, collectively dubbed “Colesworths.” These two conglomerates control over 70% of the grocery market, …

09 December

The Tale of the Broken Compass: A Data-Driven Fable

This blog highlights the challenges of ineffective business metrics, illustrated by Tom’s experience at Investa and Stockland. It underscores the risks of relying on “close enough” KPIs and the importance of designing precise, actionable metrics that drive informed decision-making. With tools like the Metric ID template, organisations can build reliable dashboards, balanced scorecards, and data-driven strategies to ensure clarity and competitive advantage.