The Power of Negotiation: Managing Supplier Contracts to Improve Cash Flow In an economy where unpredictability seems to be the only constant, small businesses find themselves in an ongoing battle to maintain stability and growth. Central to their survival and success is the effective management…
Enhancing your small business recruitment strategy is crucial in today’s competitive labour market. As a small business owner, attracting and retaining quality staff is a top priority. The employment landscape has evolved significantly, with job seekers now seeking much more than just a salary. They…
Building financial resilience in a tough economy While the Bank of England may have recently held interest rates steady after 14 consecutive increases, they are still the highest they have been in 15 years, and the negative impact of the cost-of-living crisis continues. It’s safe…
From Doubts to Results: Addressing Your Coaching Concerns As a business owner, you’ve probably heard about the benefits of business coaching, but you might have reservations. We understand your concerns, and in this blog, we’ll address five common objections that business owners often have when…
When it comes to coaching, finding the right coach is like finding the perfect partner. Let’s imagine you’re a business owner, and you’ve had a less than stellar experience with a coach in the past. What went wrong? Maybe you didn’t put the time in,…
Managing the cash flow gap Just as a cash flow budget offers insight into the money coming into and out of your business on a weekly or monthly basis, it can also predict your business’s cash flow gaps, those times when there is not enough…
How much does business coaching cost, and can I afford it? Are you a business owner looking to take your enterprise to new heights? If so, you may have considered business coaching but are unsure about the costs, benefits, and what it entails. And we…
Key Tips for Creating High-Performing Teams It’s a well-known fact that organisations of all sizes experience greater tangible results and reach higher levels of productivity when their people work together. This is because strong teams become committed to the company culture and realise their role…
Conflict is inevitable in any workplace, but it’s how you handle it that can make all the difference. Now, while you may not like conflict, many of us don’t after all, it’s important to recognise that conflict isn’t always a bad thing. In fact, it…
Are you able to make objective factual decisions based on the numbers that you see in your business? Many business owners only look at their financial statements just once a year. They go straight to the bottom line to see whether they made a profit…
Are you looking to keep your finances on track and ensure the success of your business? Then you need to know about budgeting. Budgeting is simply a plan for how you want to allocate your money. It’s a roadmap for your business finances, and it’s…
Setting Financial Goals for Your Small Business The thing is, I often chat with small business owners who feel overwhelmed by the numbers in their business and aren’t too clear on how to set financial goals or even track their progress towards them. I hope…
