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(And What Leaders Must Do Now) If your HR team looks exhausted, stretched, or one tough conversation away from burnout — you’re not imagining it.HR teams across Australia are under extraordinary pressure, and the numbers reveal a crisis we can’t afford to ignore. A recent Inside Small Business report highlights just how severe the issue…
As 2025 wraps up, most SMEs are shifting into review mode — checking the numbers, assessing the wins, and quietly wishing the gaps would fix themselves over the holidays. But here’s the truth: successful businesses don’t wait for January to reset. They end the year with clarity, alignment, and a firm grasp of what’s working…
Every SME has a big, obvious challenge they’re aware of — cashflow, staffing, sales consistency. But the real threat to growth is usually the one you don’t see. The one sitting quietly in the background. The one you only notice when something breaks. For us at ChalonPC, that wake-up call came in October. A simple…
Change is no longer the surprise — it’s the norm. And for Australian small businesses, 2026 is already shaping up to be a year of forced evolution. From the new Payday Super legislation to ongoing pressures on cost, talent, and technology, SMEs are entering a phase where reaction isn’t enough. The shift isn’t just regulatory…
Every business hits a bump now and then. For us at Chalon Performance Consulting, it came recently — a period of unexpected website downtime. At first, it was frustrating. Projects were running smoothly, clients were engaged, and suddenly, our digital front door was… closed. But as we worked through it, something shifted. The downtime forced…
Every SME collects data — from sales figures to customer feedback. But few turn it into intelligence that drives real growth. That’s where business intelligence (BI) comes in. Gartner defines BI as the technology, processes, and culture that turn raw data into actionable insights. And it’s not just for large companies. A recent PwC report…
