Author(s): L.A. Adam

Business

From humble beginnings in sports coaching, a corporate juggernaut grew, while remaining true to its core values: respect and 'giving back'.This is the story of a small family business that would become Australia's No. 1 childcare provider, Camp Australia. It supported its founders, the Phillips family, then went on to provide for their extensive philanthropic concerns: giving back in action - and on a massive scale.The family's experiences are relatable and their skills and knowledge transferrable. Their story shows that working for oneself on one's own terms is an option available to many, not the preserve of a select few. Included are tips for building a business based on human attributes and resourcefulness rather than stock, equipment, and other costly investments. But there is also a deeper message: while not discounting the rewards of success, this book reveals it works best when shared. Among its many themes - gratitude, empathy, education, and more - it shows that, beyond the balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, the true value of a business lies in coupling those details with the less tangible and measurable, its ethical andFrom humble beginnings in sports coaching, a corporate juggernaut grew, while remaining true to its core values: respect and 'giving back'.This is the story of a small family business that would become Australia's No. 1 childcare provider, Camp Australia. It supported its founders, the Phillips family, then went on to provide for their extensive philanthropic concerns: giving back in action - and on a massive scale.The family's experiences are relatable and their skills and knowledge transferrable. Their story shows that working for oneself on one's own terms is an option available to many, not the preserve of a select few. Included are tips for building a business based on human attributes and resourcefulness rather than stock, equipment, and other costly investments. But there is also a deeper message: while not discounting the rewards of success, this book reveals it works best when shared. Among its many themes - gratitude, empathy, education, and more - it shows that, beyond the balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements, the true value of a business lies in coupling those details with the less tangible and measurable, its ethical and humanistic principles. Success is an enabler of a better future for all, and that is the greatest legacy any business - or individual - could leave in its wake. humanistic principles. Success is an enabler of a better future for all, and that is the greatest legacy any business - or individual - could leave in its wake.