Turning Uncertainty into your Advantage

4 ways empathy drives better outcomes in times of crisis

Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings that others are feeling. Many regard empathy as merely a soft emotion of feeling sorry for others BUT empathy can be a powerful tool in times of crisis. Here are 4 ways empathy can drive better outcomes in times of crisis: 1. Empathy makes for […]

Post COVID-19. It is time to start planning if you haven’t already…

Are you aware of the health of your business? These unprecedented times are challenging and affect everyone. Given social distancing, government assistance programmes, sporadic lockdowns, and unexpected cashflow consequences, it is easy to lose sight of where your business is presently and what the future holds. Some businesses are engaged in restricted trading. Others are […]

5 things a business can do during a crisis

Business Crisis - Olvera Advisors

Overcome the challenges brought by the COVID-19 pandemic While many businesses find themselves in an economic crisis amid the COVID-19 epidemic, it is crucial to be proactive and act as soon as possible. Here are five things you can do right now to maximise your chances of coming through a crisis: Take hold of the […]

5 signs your business needs restructuring

Restructuring signs

The decision to restructure your business is not an easy one to make. The “wait and see” approach seems dangerous if you’re already facing financial pressures, but you also want to ensure you’re making the right choice for the business at the right time. Here are the 5 signs that can indicate it’s time for […]

Kate Barnet named chair of ARITA’S Balance Taskforce Committee

Working towards a more inclusive & diverse profession When presenting his presidential agenda in the June 2019 edition of the Journal, Scott Atkins stated that diversity was one of his three priorities. ‘Our cultural homogeneity is misaligned with current trends and future projections; increasing our cultural diversity will open up new and vibrant business opportunities […]

Trash & Treasure

Trash & Treasure

Am I a pessimist or a pragmatic realist? When it comes to distressed companies I believe it is more “one man’s meat is another man’s poison” than “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”. Distressed acquisitions are by their very nature opportunistic purchases, and as such buyers often don’t have the time, or ignore the […]