Are you feeling comfortable and in control of your cashflow? Or, like lots of business owners, does this make you grimace as you fly by the seat of your pants each month, hoping and praying there's enough left over to pay YOU after you've paid everyone...
A client recently referred to me as 'The Business Owners Secret Weapon', and, flattered though I was by this, I was also a little concerned. I don't really want my business to be a 'secret' of any kind! I want business owners who I can help...
Now most business owners I know would reply that it's very easy to buy from them - but I challenge you to look at your business with fresh eyes, and especially through the eyes of a prospective customer, to really see how easy you are...
Ever wish that this whole 'running a business' thing was easier? You're certainly not alone. It can feel like pushing a huge boulder uphill, only to get to the top of the hill and realise that it's not the top at all! But, from working with dozens...
If you're struggling with a dilemma in your business right now about which way to move forward, then maybe you need to change the question you're asking yourself. Let me explain. Very often, the business owners I'm working with come to me with a specific challenge, such...
A recent trip to the Tate Modern has had me thinking about creativity. It was my first visit, and I generally don't think of myself as artistic in any way. But exploring the Tate Modern made me re-think my definition of 'artistic'. As much as I could appreciate...
I was with a client on my Business Growth Intensive programme and we were on his 2nd full strategy day, reviewing the past few months and pulling together the plan for the next year or so. At some point, I found myself sharing a story I...
Here's a summarised version of how I used to help my clients achieve their profit goals. Set an annual profit target, divide it by 12. Then figure out what you need to sell each month to achieve the number. Put in place a plan to do...
We recently returned from a short break away in Brittany, Northern France. We were camping - well, of a fashion, to be honest we were in a lovely 3 bed static caravan. Call me strange, but my minimum requirements for an overnight stay are a private...
Actually I think the correct name for them is 'mechanical pencils' - you know the ones that you twizzle the end to get more lead out off them? They usually come supplied with a handy little eraser at the top, as opposed to those simpler...