Barry Urquhart | Public figure
Barry Urquhart
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24.01.2022 DOUBLE DISSOLUTION NO ANSWER The explicit threat by the Australian Prime Minister of a double dissolution of both houses of Federal Parliament, should the Upper House (the Senate) not pass legislation on the re-introduction of the Australian Building and Construction Commission will be ineffective. Unlike soluble Aspirin, it will not relieve the pain.... Moreover, an election for the full Senate will lower the voting threshold for election from 14% to 7%. That is almost a guaranteed entre for the Greens in each constituency. Most politicians simply don’t get it. They look at above and below the line ... voting. Business people look at the line .... the bottom line. Some politicians are concerned about preferential voting. Business leaders’ preference is for delayed voting, to enable them to get on with the job of creating jobs and wealth for all. Fact: You can’t legislate or regulate for success. In our modern, open society voting patterns are not cast in concrete. They will, however, be cast in favour of those who do not intrude, impede or falter. That is, small government and a smaller public sector. Barry Urquhart Consumer Behaviour Analyst Marketing Focus M: 041 983 5555 E: [email protected] W: www.marketingfocus.net.au
23.01.2022 Good Customer Service Is Not Automatic ... Or Automated http://www.linkedin.com//good-customer-service-automatic-a
22.01.2022 Barry Urquhart featured interview in The Age, Melbourne on the pending opening of Aldi supermarkets in Western Australia. Enjoy. Like. Share. Learn. http://www.theage.com.au//analyst-aldi-will-drive-down-per
21.01.2022 PEAK PERFORMANCE THE MISSING INGREDIENT In the year of innovation, one common management deficiency is ... curiosity. No project, day or week should conclude without the question:... What if? Read on for more insights. Read. Profit. Share. Regards, Barry Urquhart CURIOSITY What if? is a wonderful, fluid state of mind. It encourages and enables one to explore, discover, enjoy and develop. Moreover, what if thinking is challenging, restless and keen to experience more. Status quo is simply not acceptable, unless questioned. Acceptance and accepting slows the rate of progress and innovation. Such a framework and template reduces, if not minimises, the scope for external disruptive innovation and entrepreneurism. Curiosity need not imply or apply value judgement. It is simply an energising free-wheeling driving force, which can be infectious and compelling. Moreover, curiosity, its values and consequences, are consistent with the ideals of on-going, lifetime learning. Now that is competitive, led from the front. No project, day, week, month year or life should be concluded without each person addressing, reflecting the laudable question: WHAT IF?
21.01.2022 NAVIGATING THE ROAD AHEAD Attached is a concise text which provides insights on just two of six key aspects which are impacting global, national and local economies and market places. I am confident that you, like delegates to a forthcoming conference, will recognise and successfully pursue your own objectives and outcomes from this information sharing....Continue reading
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18.01.2022 AUSTRALIAN VALENTINES ARE NO SAINTS This Sunday, some 72% of Australians will celebrate Valentine’s Day, thereby not recognising or respecting St Valentine (270AD, the Martyr of Rome), after whom the day and occassion is named. Only 4.5% intend to exchange a satirical or comic token or gift, which was the original practice.... A total 13% of people do not intend to purchase, give or exchange expressions of love and affection on Sunday. This year, the single biggest purchase item for St Valentine’s Day will be red roses. Cards, which in the year 2005 were the most common token or gift, have fallen in favour, to be ranked number 5, with 21% of people intending to give or exchange such. Around 41% of adult Australians will outlay funds for two or more expenditure items. The most popular St Valentine’ Day gifts in 2016 will be: PercentageItem 37Red Roses 28Flowers 22Chocolates 22Champagne / Wine 21Cards 19An experience meal, entertainment event, overnight accommodation, Jewellery Females are more inclined to give anonymously (24%:18%), but are less involved in the giving. Special deliveries will account for 9% of the tokens and gifts received. The most common price range for St Valentine’s Day in 2016 will be $20:00 to $39:00. The attitudinal survey by Marketing Focus was conducted in all state capital cities. Research Leader, Barry Urquhart said: This year there was a conspicuous lack of leadership and creativity in the promotion of St Valentine’s Day by mainstream retailers. Restaurants and liquor retail appeared to be more assertive and profiled in their offerings. The most significant change in 2016 is the decline in the practice and importance of exchanging paper-based cards, which in the 2005 was the single biggest purchase item. Barry Urquhart Keynote Speaker Marketing Focus M: 041 983 5555 E: [email protected] W: www.marketingfocus.net.au
17.01.2022 A little gratuitous advice to the Australian Prime Minster, Malcolm Turnbull. Schedule this year’s Federal election for September or better still October. The Australian economy and commerce does not need at this time a 5 to 6 week distraction that will impact on productivity, momentum and cash-flow. Later the better is only a compromise.... Now is not the time for political leaders to be pusillanimous ... for the back-benchers, and former Rugby League playing and Tasmanian Senate cross-benchers that means timid. Australia, it’s economy, commerce and the world need leadership, assertiveness and a recognition that government works best when it stands back and allows business to do what it does best ... which is business. Now that would be politically correct! Enjoy. Learn. Like. Share. Barry Urquhart Keynote Speaker Marketing Focus M:041 983 5555 E:[email protected] W:www.marketingfocus.net.au
17.01.2022 WOOLWORTHS FUTURE? The possible, if not probable break-up and sale of Woolworths is a hot topic throughout Australia and, indeed, around the world. Barry Urquhart of Marketing Focus was interviewed by Channel 7’s top rating Today Tonight current affairs program on the subject.... The link to the telecast provides insights on the significant facts, aspects and implications. http://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/sto/woolies-takeover Learn. Enjoy. Share. Like. Barry Urquhart Business Analyst Marketing Focus M: 041 983 5555 E: [email protected] W: http://www.marketingfocus.net.au/
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11.01.2022 Go ahead, chase business opportunities in 2016. But do so among those who represent the best prospects for success Identify. Isolate. Analyse. Capitalise.... Regards Barry Urquhart PURSUIT OF BUSINESS Expensive, time consuming and largely unsuccessful. Three measures of the endeavours by many business owners, leaders and development managers to generate additional revenue during 2015. There was no shortage of energy, enthusiasm, pride and focus. Even creativity and innovation were to the fore in presentations. The Australian Prime Minister would be pleased! Among the consequences of the downturns in commodities, mining, exploration and consumer confidence was the freeing up of time which had previously been dedicated to the pursuit of business and revenue growth. New and prospective clients were identified, contacts initiated, meetings scheduled and submissions presented. But success and sales contract conversions were largely isolated and marginal. For many, the words and concepts new and prospective represent risk. Across the spectrum of businesses, sectors, nations and marketplaces there was and is a decidedly low tolerance of risk. Established relationships have been rewarded, respected and prioritised. Supply channels have been narrowed, to the benefit of some, and to the detriment of many others. In the early months of 2016 the best prospects for generating additional revenue lie with existing and past relationships. Conversion rates are optimised by remodelling and repackaging of products, services and apps which are conspicuously and quantifiably to the advantage and benefit of clients and customers. Let me again paraphrase the international futurist, Alvin Toffler: Old information looked at through new perspectives creates new information. Put simply, value packages need to be subjected to polish, refinement and promotion. In facilitating a series of high-impact, interactive business development workshops in recent months the effectiveness of an independent, qualified facilitator, who can ask telling pertinent questions and identify previously unrecognised opportunities, features and competitive advantages has been apparent. Changing suppliers, brands, products and services involves real and opportunity cost which impacts on margins and profits. There is a better way. Find it. Barry Urquhart Workshop Facilitator Marketing Focus M: 041 983 5555 E: [email protected] W: www.marketingfocus.net.au
03.01.2022 Call Waiting Channel 7’s Today Tonight interviewed Barry Urquhart of Marketing Focus and broadcast the segment this week. The survey results on the time customers, clients and prospects are left waiting on the telephone are insightful, disturbing and disappointing.... Here is the link to the segment: http://www.todaytonightadelaide.com.au/stories/call-waiting Do share the message. Fortunately, Barry is conducting customer service culture interactive sessions with a range of entities to address and redress these realities, and to provide clients a sustainable, competitive advantage.
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