What is a 1% Saving Worth to your Club's Operation?
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (30 Jul 10 13:30)
Simple maths show that for every 1% reduction in your 'cost of goods' (COG) you will save $10,000 per $1million in revenue you receive each year. - Read Article
Answer the DAMN phone!
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (23 Jul 10 12:00)
There used to be an old debate I'd have with some staff of mine, "who was more important, the person you are serving in front of you, or the person calling on the phone. - Read Article
Golf Industry Central celebrates 2nd Birthday
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By Mike Orloff (07 Jul 10 8:00)
It has now been two years to the day since Golf Industry Central went online providing industry news, jobs, and operational advice to Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. - Read Article
East to Dominate Golf, says Norman
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (28 Jun 10 9:00)
If someone told you golf in the east would take over the west you would probably call the men in white coats. - Read Article
Looking for Family Values
Consultancy -
By Mike Orloff (19 Jun 10 13:00)
I’m constantly on the look out for various ways to improve golf operations for my clients, so I tend to look outside to other service industries to find inspiration. - Read Article
Hidden Member Benefits
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (10 Jun 10 12:00)
Many golf clubs across the country are being hit hard by the changing economy and changing expectations of what it means to be a club member nowadays. Membership is not just about playing golf with mates on Saturday morning anymore. - Read Article
Is Now the Time to 'Sack' your Staff?
Consultancy -
By Mike Orloff (17 May 10 13:00)
This may sound a little ruthless during these uncertain economic times, but at the end of the day - business is business. - Read Article
Planning golf courses in Australia
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (30 Apr 10 13:00)
There are many challenges facing the construction of new golf courses in Australia including the following perceptions which the industry needs to address - Read Article
Do we Need More Golf Courses?
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (26 Apr 10 10:00)
I want to open the discussion to all of you in the industry regarding new golf course construction. Do we need more golf courses or are we actually better off with less in Australasia? - Read Article
Your Free April Edition of the Golf Industry Central Magazine
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By Mike Orloff (20 Apr 10 11:25)
The new April issue of Golf Industry Central is now available online its FREE so have a look. Inside feature 'The challenges of New Golf Course Development' - Read Article
Hire slow, fire fast - Hiring Staff best practices
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By Mike Orloff (16 Apr 10 6:00)
Finding a suitable candidate to fill a position at your facility is more than a simple task of just reviewing the resumes that are sent to you, picking the best candidate's resume and calling them in for an interview. - Read Article
Golf Generation Why?
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By Mike Orloff (13 Apr 10 11:00)
Golf operators are currently experiencing an interesting time with the convergence of three different demographics that need to be catered for at the same time. These are: - Read Article
Marketing and Communication: First Tee Time
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By Mike Orloff (26 Mar 10 8:00)
It may seem tough for an already busy manager to find a few extra hours each week to spend on the first tee welcoming players to their facility. You would be surprised though on how much this extra time can actually save you in dealing with future staff and operational issues, and can financially reap extra dividends for your facility's bottom line. - Read Article
Slow Play - Who is in control?
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (19 Mar 10 10:00)
We continue to read the endless amount of stories of players complaining about "slow play" at our golf facilities. Just have a look at some of the golf forums on sites like www.iseekgolf.com and www.ozgolf.net and you hear the same story over and over again. - Read Article
Receivers appointed for Yarra Valley Golf
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (02 Mar 10 12:00)
The corporate regulator believes more than 1000 individuals who put about $80 million into commercial property joint ventures promoted by Melbourne businessman Mark Ronald Letten may be affected by court orders appointing receivers to the schemes. - Read Article
Cottesloe GC superintendent injured in holiday accident
Industry News -
By Mike Orloff (01 Mar 10 10:35)
The AGCSA’s The Cut newsletter reports that the WA superintendent community has been left in a state of shock this week following the news that popular Cottesloe Golf Club superintendent and GCSAWA/AGCSA member Simon Bourne (pictured) suffered a severe head and neck injury while on holiday in Bali. - Read Article
Golf Industry Show a hit in San Diego
Shows and seminars -
By Mike Orloff (24 Feb 10 14:00)
Surpassing show organizer projections, more than 7,000 qualified buyers attended the Golf Industry Show, Feb. 10-11 in San Diego . - Read Article
Golf Industry Central Magazine: February 2010 Issue
Golf -
By Mike Orloff (19 Feb 10 10:10)
The new February issue of Golf Industry Central is now available on the below link. Its FREE so have a look and let us know what you think. It covers the golf industry in Australia, New Zealand, and SE Asia and its FREE! - Read Article
Prime Minister Officially Launches New Millbrook Golf Course
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By Mike Orloff (02 Feb 10 8:00)
Prime Minister John Key got into the swing of a Central Otago summer, swapping Cabinet papers for a golf club to officially open Millbrook Resort’s new Coronet Nine golf course - Read Article
5 easy ways to increase range revenue
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By Mike Orloff (12 Jan 10 6:00)
If you reviewed the practice area operation at your club in Return on Investment (ROI) terms, this expansive area being used would most likely be the biggest waste of money. - Read Article
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