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...
Some exciting things have been coming up for my clients recently, but interestingly, they weren't the first things that they wanted to sort out when we started working together. This is probably the same in your business. The best way I can describe it is like this....
These are the 5 key areas that you should be focusing on, in order to grow your business and become more profitable. 1. Your Customers Get really clear on who they are and what they want. You probably think you already know this, but I'm willing to...
I want to talk to you about the subtle difference between Excellence and Perfection, and how the pursuit of one will propel your business forward, whilst the other with hold it firmly back. "Perfectionism is not a quest for the best, it is a pursuit of...