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Vantage Performance Podcast
by Turnaround Management and Business Resilience
At Vantage Performance, everything we do is aimed at building stronger, more resilient businesses so we can improve the rate of business success.
Episodes
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Federal Budget 2024 and Economic Outlook
The backdrop to the 2024 Federal Budget is one of persistent high inflation and subsequent cost-of-living pressures around the country. How did Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, score Treasurer Jim Chalmers this year? Well, with one eye on an early election, the government did just...
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The critical role of a Chief Restructuring Officer
When a business is facing distress, it’s worth considering bringing in a Chief Restructuring Officer (CFO). They’re often best equipped to develop a robust turnaround plan, negotiate with suppliers and financiers, and manage the execution of the plan, according to Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage...
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The real cost of business collapses
The many thousands of Australian businesses which fall over the cliff each year impacts the economy by billions of dollars. The social consequences are also severe, including bankruptcies, stress, layoffs, unemployment, and even suicides. To avoid collapse, Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage...
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‘Productive Paranoia’: preparing for a crisis
How well prepared is your business to withstand any kind of shock? In this episode Michael Fingland introduces ‘productive paranoia’, a concept made famous from business author Jim Collins. Productive paranoia is the trait of being constantly alert to potential disruptions and challenges that…
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Unlock cash with capital working days
Working capital, also known as cash flow, is the lifeblood of every business, yet many businesses fail to understand and track it. Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, says as a business grows, the amount of working capital increases. He explains the need to calculate working capital…
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Looking after your staff’s wellbeing
Increased stress levels are impacting businesses, and leaders need to be aware of the personal stressors that employees may be facing. That’s according to Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, who says implementing stress management techniques in the office, such as yoga classes and team...
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How to be more productive with AI
Retail sales have plummeted, indicating a challenging economic climate for businesses, says Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance. Working capital management is crucial during tough times, with a focus on debtors, inventory, and creditor management. AI tools can significantly enhance...
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Regenerative Agriculture: the future of farming
A new way of farming is taking the world by storm. Regenerative Agriculture is aimed at improving the level of organic matter and carbon in the soil. Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, says it includes a series of five core principles: minimise soil disturbance, keep soil covered,...
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A perfect storm for the agricultural industry
Farmers across Australia – as well as other parts of the world – are facing a multitude of challenges, including a glut of supply, a surge of productions costs, financing and debt issues, inflation, and weather events. Cashflow is being hit hard, and many will still be facing headwinds for…
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AI is the solution to declining productivity
Australia in many ways hasn’t recovered since the days of COVID. Productivity for instance has continued to suffer and is affecting businesses across the country. Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, says artificial intelligence is a productivity game-changer. He explains why you need to...
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How to secure funding in challenging times
As the economy struggles, so too are many businesses across the country. Prices are going through the roof and it’s tougher to access funding. Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, says if you’re looking for a loan you need to stand out from the crowd. To do that, you need to develop and...
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Seven Key Elements of a Robust Safe Harbour Plan
Vantage Performance’s own research has shown that the vast majority of company directors still don’t know about the Safe Harbour regime. Michael Fingland tells Phil Dobbie he is disappointed in the findings, particularly during a pandemic when many businesses are struggling to survive. In this...
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The Top Ten Traits of Resilient Leaders
The COVID crisis has tested the staying power of many business leaders. In today’s Vantage Performance Podcast Michael Fingland takes Phil Dobbie through the traits of resilient leaders, who can consistently deliver results, carrying their team with them. Listen in to pick up tips about what…
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How to survive the COVID recession
COVID19 is likely to result in a 1 in 100 year recession – so what does that mean for your business? In this edition of the Vantage Performance podcast Michael Fingland goes through the seven principles that will help your business to survive and come out stronger than before. The seven…
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Never waste a crisis
Businesses should be seeing the COVID-19 crisis as an opportunity. It’s a time to refocus, says Vantage Performance’s Michael Fingland. In this podcast he tells Phil Dobbie that now is the time to think of the one or two big changes to your strategy that will make your company more resilient and...
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We need to develop Australia’s turnaround plan
Right now, the Australia economy faces the same challenges as a business struggling to survive. Michael Fingland tells Phil Dobbie that we need to treat the country in the same way as we would a business, with a turnaround strategy that will rebuild a vibrant economy. The opportunity is to return...
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The Executive's Guide to Managing Stress
Monday 6th April 2020 In these uncertain times it is vital that managers keep their stress levels under control, for two reasons. First, it’ll stop you getting sick. Secondly, your staff will be looking to you to show that you have the situation under control, so they can manage their stress...
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How to stabilise your business
Many businesses are facing a severe reduction in revenue, without the cashflow and working capital to see through what could be several months of shutdown. In this, the first of several special Vantage Performance podcasts, Michael Fingland urges business owners not to give-up, because there are...
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What big questions are driving your business?
Businesses often fail because they lose their way. The original vision gets lost as the company grows over time, or perhaps its less relevant today and hasn’t been subject to regular review. In this edition of The Vantage Performance Podcast Michael Fingland tells Phil Dobbie the number one...
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The big turnaround questions we always ask
Over the years, Vantage Performance has developed a set of questions they always ask themselves at the start of a new Turnaround Project. Vantage Performance CEO Michael Fingland talks Phil Dobbie through all seven, explaining their importance in determining how to proceed: 1. What are the 1-2…
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Safe Harbour Operational Update
It’s almost two years since the Australian government introduced the Safe Harbour legislation, designed to provide protection for directors whilst they’re developing and executing a turnaround or restructuring plan, to greatly reduce the number of companies that enter Voluntary Administration or...
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How to deal with a workout banker
If your business is in trouble, and you fail to meet your obligations with your bank, you could face having your account moved to a workout banker. So, how does that change your relationship with your bank. Phil Dobbie talks to Matt Jesse in this edition of the Vantage Performance Podcast. Matt…
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Queensland’s New Labour Hire Licensing laws – Will you pass the test?
The Queensland Government’s new licensing scheme for labour hire providers came into effect on 16 April 2018 requiring all labour hire providers to lodge a license application by 15 June 2018. The new laws have serious implications for all labour hire businesses, their clients and other...
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A Universal Definition for the Turnaround Industry
In today’s podcast Michael Fingland, from Vantage Performance, says we need potential clients to have a clearer understanding of what the Turnaround Industry is. He says there needs to be a better global definition that will encourage directors to seek help earlier. He says, “It’s what every...
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Five Ways to Improve Your Banking Relationship
The relationship with your bank is equally as important as with your clients and suppliers, says Vantage Performance’s Michael Fingland. In this podcast he talks Phil Dobbie through the five steps you should follow to improve your banking relationship: - Ensuring there are no surprises - Having...
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Safe Harbour – How It’s Working Out?
It’s been 6 months since the Australian parliament passed the Safe Harbour legislation, providing protection for directors from insolvent trading whilst they pursue a turnaround. In this podcast Phil Dobbie talks to Michael Fingland about how it’s working in practice, some interesting…
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Sell the Outcome not the Process
How often have you tried to figure out what a company can do for you? They might list a series of product features and the benefits they can provide, but do they really explain the real outcome for you when you buy from, or engage with, that company? In this edition of the Vantage Performance...
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Using the Net Promoter Score as a measure of Goodwill
The Net Promoter Score (NPS) is a survey tool used by many businesses – large and small – to measure customer satisfaction levels. In this edition of the Vantage Performance Podcast Michael Fingland explain to Phil Dobbie how the tool can also be used to value a business. It provides a useful...
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Seven Essentials to Creating High Performance Teams
Michael Fingland, executive director and CEO of Vantage Performance, says you can't motivate people, instead create the right environment and people will motivate themselves. It’s the basis for creating high performance teams. In this edition of the Vantage Performance podcast he takes Phil…
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The New Safe Harbour Laws
This week a significant step was made by Australian legislators, introducing a Safe Harbour provision for directors of companies that could be trading insolvent. The Treasury Laws Amendment (2017 Enterprise Incentives No 2) Bill 2017 enables directors to pursue reforms in their business rather…
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How to lower your wage costs
When companies run into trouble they are often quick to lay off people to reduce the wages bill. But, as Michael Fingland explains to Phil Dobbie, this can be highly counterproductive – it upsets the company culture and you lose expertise that can be costly to recruit when the situation improves....
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It's never too late to plan
The end of financial year can be a traumatic time for any business. There’s paperwork to be done, stock to be shifted, reports to be developed and, perhaps, explanations for investors. It’s no surprise then that, in the midst of the mayhem, many companies fail to adequately plan for the next...
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Safe Harbour Law Will Save More Aussie Businesses
New legislation is set to offer protection for directors who keep a struggling company trading, provided they demonstrate appropriate steps are being taken to restructure the business. Vantage Performance Executive Director Michael Fingland describes it as a game changer, that will save many...
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Work with your bank. They don't want you to fail
There’s a common misconception that companies facing troubles should avoid talking to their bank. The fear is that the sign of trouble could see the bank tightening the terms of a loan, or pulling the money altogether. Michael Finland, CEO of Vantage Performance says things have changed. He...
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What Beliefs are Driving Your Firm?
Most companies have defined values, although they are not always understood or propagated through the business effectively. Sometimes their top down nature means there’s very little buy in from across the organisation. In this edition of the Vantage Performance podcast Michael Fingland suggests…
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Navigating the Growth Curve
Vantage Performance’s Michael Fingland says many businesses fail when their turnover is between the $15m to $50m mark. They might have survived to that point, but being a bigger business presents its own challenges. Phil Dobbie asks what are the warning signs that highlight the need for change…
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The One Page Business Plan
Part of the problem with business plans is, people don’t know how to write them, they put off doing them because they think it’ll take a long time and, if they do write one, they stick it in a drawer and never look at it again. Michael Fingland, CEO of Vantage Performance, tells Phil Dobbie that...
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Ask Your Peers, Is Your Business OK?
We know that 80 percent of businesses fail, often because early warning signs are ignored. In this edition of the Vantage Performance Podcast Michael Fingland tells Phil Dobbie how a lot of businesses could be saved if trusted peers helped steer business leaders in the right direction early on....
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Have you lost sight of your vision?
Most businesses start with a clear focus but, over time, the original vision that differentiated you in the market becomes a little fuzzy. In this edition Michael Fingland, CEO and founder of Vantage Performance, talks to Phil Dobbie about how to revisit the foundations of your company. YouTube:...
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Hitting Your Numbers in Uncertain Times
When the economy is struggling there’s a temptation for businesses to take a pessimistic outlook, downscale and forecast lower sales. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. In this edition of The Vantage Performance Podcast, CEO and Executive Director Michael Fingland tells Phil Dobbie that more...
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Ten reasons why leaders don’t seek help with their business
Men are renowned for letting health problems fester before going to their GP to get a problem sorted out. The same applies in business, with directors failing to obtain timely advice that will get their company back on track. In this edition of The Vantage Performance Podcast Michael Fingland,...
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Do You Need A Chief Restructuring Officer?
Do You Need a Chief Restructuring Officer? Michael Fingland, Managing Director at Vantage Performance, reckons that companies are five times more likely to survive a financial crisis if they have appointed a Chief Restructuring Officer. In this episode of the Vantage Performance Podcast he…
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The 10 Guiding Principles To Successful Turnarounds
How do you ensure that your company, if its struggling, comes out the other side as a business that will survive and prosper? In this edition of the Vantage Performance Podcast Phil Dobbie talks to Michael Fingland, Managing Director of Vantage Performance, who provides 10 guiding principles that...
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The Real Reasons Businesses Fail
This week Phil Dobbie talks to Michael Fingland, Managing Director at Vantage Performance, about six real reasons businesses fail. Often we blame outside influences, such as changes in market demand or the introduction of a competitor. They can be partially responsible for the collapse of a...
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Key Principles Of Successful Turnarounds
Key Principles of Successful Turnarounds In this podcast Michael Fingland, Managing Director of Vantage Performance, explains key guiding principles that are essential for a successful business turnaround: 1. The right strategy, the right capital structure to fund your business, the right people…
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Marissa Mayer Has A Point On Home Working
Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer was widely condemned when she sent an email to her 27,000 employees saying they couldn’t work from home any more. Her argument was that time spent at home was less productive than hours worked in the office. Richard Branson called her decision “perplexing”, given how...
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The Elephant That Danced
The government-owned State Bank of India has been around for 200 years. It’s incumbency guaranteed it a market share of around 35 percent, until the middle of the last decade when their dominance halved in the space of just two years. The turnaround was just as spectacular. By 2010 it had…
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Why Your Bank Won't Give You A Loan
The global financial crisis has had a lasting effect – it’s harder now than ever to get a bank loan. In fact, in certain regions the number of approved loans has fallen from 1 in 5 of all applications down to just 1 in 15. Michael Fingland, Director & CEO of Vantage Performance, says banks are…
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Lessons From The Mumbai Bombings
It’s difficult to imagine that we could pick up any management practices from the horrific spate of bombings that took place in Mumbai on the 26th November 2008. Yet, true heroes emerge in the face of disaster. Amongst them, were the staff at the Taj Palace Hotel. The hotel saw six explosions.…
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Make Way For The Interim Manager
Vantage director Richard Dunks wrote recently on the Business Strategy Blog about how to avoid the pitfalls when appointing an interim manager. That’s all fine, but our podcast host Phil Dobbie wondered why you’d want one in the first place – after all, isn’t the idea of a manager that they have…
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At Vantage Performance, everything we do is aimed at building stronger, more resilient businesses so we can improve the rate of business success.
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