Aide de MD supports and guides Owners/MDs of their own businesses, and gives them the confidence and support to grow strategically. One of the many challenges I see in business, is poor internal communication. This can be with staff, management or as the owner of the business with a Partner/MD. In my experience, external communication […]
It’s Autumn in Australia, or “The Transition Season” as it’s commonly known. The title amused me as it’s nearly always transition season in business.
In the last month I’ve heard from 5 highly respected business owners who are having a “tough week”. They’re not unrealistic, seriously worried or lacking business acumen. They’re going through the business cycle, and it’s tough.
No man’s land – Defined as “After the strategic planning, before the activity” The first two months of a New Year is a complex time filled with potential and excitement for what lays ahead, and some apprehension about the future. We all spend so much of our time planning, forecasting, predicting and laying the groundwork […]
In January this year I made an open promise to the LinkedIn community and Aide de MD clients to practice what I preach and to be accountable. I’m honouring that commitment by re-posting the article and commenting on it as if I was marking my own test-paper (eek!).
Published in the Australian Financial Review 15 September 2016 By Charlotte Rimmer Flexibility is such a topical word but what does it really mean? Who wants it and how do you get it? Salaries are not just about money – your renumeration is called a package as it consists of all the attractive, enticing temptations […]
3 times this week I’ve been introduced as someone’s Business coach. This has surprised me and I’m not sure why … it’s quite obvious to others that this what I do so why do I shy away from the term?
Charlotte Rimmer interviewed on Triple J : Inside the Carlton United beer boycott, and the gender pay gap. Listen Now : Charlotte Rimmer on Triple J / 8 September 2016
Over 10 years ago I left a great job in the city to spend more time with my family. My mother had recently died, the ground was shaky and I felt the need to balance my family life with my ambition.
Published in the Australian Financial Review 28th May 2016 Many small business owners start off with the best of intentions but get sidetracked by the day-to-day minutiae. Without pro-active structure and planning, it’s all too easy to lose sight of their initial goals and a clear strategy.
