Podcast Review – Business & Entrepreneurship

Posted on 30 September, 2020 by thor — No Comments ↓

There are now so many podcasts – this new(ish) way to digest information has exploded, such that it’s almost overwhelming with the little time we all have these days.

The best part is that you can learn anywhere, anytime, and all for free.

Touching on a podcast that perhaps receives less attention is one on how business people have succeeded. All in small bite size summaries (i.e. they are giving you the best of Wikipedia).

The tip from the successful Cathy in this one below is related to real estate; where a landlords/managers frustration is touched on – communication. She emphasises how important it was to keep checking in, even when her news was bad. This is one of many great tips.

Have a listen:

115: Lucas Oil – Forrest Lucas: A triumphant journey from childhood poverty to a multimillionaire – How They Made Their Millions

Lucas oils is a manufacturer and distributor of automotive oil, additives, and lubricants. Its founder is Forrest Lucas and his is a proverbial ‘rags-to-riches’ story, emerging from rural Indiana to build an empire. He started as a truck driver and become an oil and media magnate and, in the process, becoming a multi-millionaire. Let us check out his story.

Posted in General Business

Time to move ?

Posted on 4 September, 2019 by Thor — No Comments ↓

Thinking about a new space away from everything has it’s benefits, and some considerations can be managed up front, just ask your agent!

See here an extract of steps to make the change –

Five steps to making the leap from home office to your own office
Making the jump from a small home office or coworking space into your own commercial space can be a daunting experience.It’s one that comes with a whole host of new considerations and responsibilities, and can take crucial time away from actually running your business.But it’s also an exciting step forward for a small business, and if it’s done right, can be a huge milestone in your journey.

Make sure you really need to
Allow room for growth, but not too much
Sort out the internet first
Bring in the pros
Focus on the culture

Source: Five steps to making the leap from home office to your own office

Tagged with: Coworking, CRE, moving business
Posted in From the Media, Tenants

How to purchase a commercial property using a self-managed super fund (SMSF) – SmartCompany

Posted on 24 October, 2018 by Thor — No Comments ↓

Often asked – with the increasing desire to spread risk through a property purchase, the option also sees suitable returns to investors into their Super Fund.

Tagged with: Self-Managed Superannuation Funds, SMSF
Posted in FAQ's, From the Media, General Business

Deciding to Stay or Go – Tips from CommercialPropertyGuide.com.au

Posted on 1 May, 2018 by Thor — 1 Comment ↓

Here’s an extract of a great article for things you should consider when looking to move your business –

If you don’t own the building where you conduct your day-to-day business, you will inevitably be considering your lease when it’s about to expire. Should you stay or should you go?

Business owners will face this question time and time again. This situation of considering to re-sign or relocate is often referred to as a stay or go analysis. It will involve a pros and cons list of staying in the current space vs finding a brand new location. Both have merit; both require your full consideration.

Here are 5 things to consider before you board the relocation train.
See more ›

Tagged with: moving business
Posted in FAQ's, From the Media

Is Commercial Property A Good Investment? The Rentvesting Podcast by Red & Co. [Interview/Podcast]

Posted on 4 August, 2017 by Thor — No Comments ↓

Recently I was interviewed to talk about Commercial Property with Jayden from Red & Co Finance – host of the RentVesting Podcast.

This episode was a quick and brief talk about some a couple of the many items that make Commercial property different to Residential.

Tagged with: business owners, purchase commercial or residential property, Self-Managed Superannuation Funds, SMSF
Posted in In the Media, Market Updates

Parking: The World’s Problem (Any Why It’s Not Important For Business). [Article Review]

Posted on 27 June, 2017 by Thor — No Comments ↓

Wherever you go, there’s a parking challenge – usually. And what does it do to us? It conditions us to understand it is what it is !

In Brisbane, it’s a funny paradox of Developers wanting to reduce car requirements (cost saving) and Councils allowing it in Developments and Urban Planning (forcing people to use Public Transport) – however the infrastructure isn’t there to allow Public Transport (or say, bicycle commuting) to be use effectively and more importantly; pleasantly by the average person.

The reality of it all is that the challenge is here to stay, and luckily enough, people know it before they leave the house and it’s just “a thing”.

So, parking is not what it used to be, and enter an Article Review from TheConversation.com:

Parking isn’t as important for restaurants as the owners think it is

Tagged with: Parking, Restaurants, Surveys, Transportation
Posted in From the Media

Article Review – The Great Retail Apocalypse of 2017 (From: The Atlantic)

Posted on 24 April, 2017 by Thor — No Comments ↓

The headline is dramatic! A fascinating read that hails from the USA, however there are definite parallels to us here – see if you agree from what you feel is happening in the streets (and what you do yourself..!).

The article summary – See more ›

Tagged with: retail
Posted in From the Media, General Business

Most Exciting Restaurant Openings of 2016 [Per Broadsheet Brisbane]

Posted on 22 December, 2016 by Thor — No Comments ↓

Before you say hello to 2017, make sure you visit this year’s most exciting new venues.

We are delighted to be involved in a couple of the most exciting restaurants around town this year as noted by the Broadsheet team who curated a fantastic list of venues.

Our involvement includes –

Thor was heavily involved in the Bakery Lane leasing which includes The Apo (which ranks high on the trendy scale..)
Also Thor leased out Vaquero/The Albion Butchery (what a mashup concept!) to the Malt Dining team, and Madame Rouge Bar & Bistro (a unique experience!) in Fortitude Valley to the wife of Philip Johnson (E’cco Bistro).
We are delighted to look after Block House in the fifthavenuelifestyle.com Nundah complex

Read more on their website: Most Exciting Restaurant Openings of 2016

Tagged with: Apo
Posted in From the Media

Phat Pho | Newstead Vietnamese restaurant | The Weekend Edition

Posted on 14 April, 2016 by Thor — No Comments ↓

The Weekend Edition visited one of my latest deals in busy Commercial Road Newstead/Teneriffe.. Hong the operator is a really great lady and what a delicious serving she creates.
As I’m currently on a rice paper roll tour of Brisbane, she is up front in the standings.
Check it out and enjoy !!

From the Weekend Edition –

The next time you get a hankering for this Vietnamese culinary gift to the world, head to Newstead’s newest hole-in-the-wall, Phat Ph?.

Source: Phat Pho | Newstead Vietnamese restaurant | The Weekend Edition

Tagged with: commercial road, deals, food, Newstead, teneriffe, WeekendEdition.com.au
Posted in From the Media, Product Reviews, Tenants

Here’s What Your Real Estate Agent Won’t Tell You

Posted on 24 July, 2015 by Thor

An interesting article from one of my favourite bookmarks!

Posted in From the Media, General Business

115: Lucas Oil – Forrest Lucas: A triumphant journey from childhood poverty to a multimillionaire – How They Made Their Millions

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