Why We Deserve Government Support

By Phil Latz | 29th November 2019 |

I’ve always been an analytical type of person. Show me the numbers! Then I’ll make decisions based upon the data There’s nothing exceptional in that. It’s what every good bike businessperson does day in and day out when they’re deciding what to order, what prices to charge and a host of other decisions. Theoretically our…

Bike Shops Have a Bright Future in Our Internet Age!

By Phil Latz | 25th October 2019 |

I have no doubt that the future is bright for independent bicycle dealers (IBD’s) throughout Australia and New Zealand. But it’s not bright for all IBD’s… just well managed ones. Why? For many reasons. But let me start by comparing two industries that have several things in common. For well over a century both of…

Welcome to the brand new Latz Report!

By Phil Latz | 17th September 2019 |

I’d like to start by thanking all of you who’ve contacted me since I announced that The Latz Report (TLR) would be starting. Your feedback is not only very encouraging, but vital to the success of this service. TLR will only ever be truly successful if it’s a two way dialogue. I always love to…

What Will The Latz Report Do For You?

By Phil Latz | 17th September 2019 |

Welcome to the brand new Latz Report!  The Latz Report will serve Australia’s bicycle industry by providing timely, accurate and relevant information. My goal is to help Australia’s bicycle industry become more profitable. If I’ve not had the pleasure of meeting you previously, here’s a brief introduction. I’ve had 47 years involvement in cycling so…