I know some business owners who are driven mad just by the very thought of processes. Here’s how some of them think: It’ll stifle the way I do business, I prefer to go with the flow. Why put all that time into implementing systems when…
I find these days there tends to be a lot of focus on the benefits of individual attention, think of all those offers of tailored fitness, eating, learning or even business coaching programmes with only YOU in mind. Sounds great, right? But here’s the thing,…
You probably haven’t heard of a Default Diary. Well, let me tell you, you are missing out on one of the biggest game changers when it comes to effective time mastery. We all want to achieve more with the hours we have, and the default…
I’m here to tell you the three things wealthy business owners do differently. Successful entrepreneurs can sometimes appear larger than life to us. Comparatively, they’ve achieved so much, made so much money, built so many businesses, inspired so many people. There must be something really…
As a small business owner myself, I know how important it is to stay informed about financial changes that can impact your business. With the recent announcement of the Bank of England’s 10th successive interest rate increase, it’s worth exploring what this could mean for…
Are you looking to take your business to the next level but struggling to get there on your own? Then business coaching may be the solution you’ve been searching for. At its core, business coaching is about unlocking the potential of individuals and teams to…
Are you driving your business or is it driving you? You pretty much know everything there is to know about what your business does, right? After all, you’re a great architect, a fantastic hairdresser, a top notch printer. But can you honestly say you know…
We are well into the year already and hopefully you have found and kept your focus on the things that will make the most positive impact in your business over the next few months. If not though, here’s a few tips that may help. Now,…
Bill Gates once said, everyone needs a coach. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a basketball player, a tennis player, a gymnast or a bridge player. Now, as a business coach I obviously agree with this sentiment. However, I also know that business coaching isn’t for…
Networking is such a valuable business development strategy. Each time you connect with someone, whether online or at an in-person event, you create the opportunity to lay the foundation for a business relationship. But one conversation won’t be enough to keep that relationship going –…
Almost 50% of small businesses close within 5 years. That’s quite a statistic. What often happens is the business kicks off full of energy. The owner is kept busy in the first few years after launching the business with driving sales and operations. There usually…
Understanding the dynamics in your team. We recently recruited a new member to the team which is fantastic. During the recruitment process we obviously looked at skills, would this person have the competencies to perform the role? But more importantly, we looked for a culture…
