Lots of business owners believe they have a lack of time. They're overwhelmed with everything that needs doing, and starting to feel out of control. They're making lists left, right and centre, of everything they need to remember, and occasionally something is forgotten: a missed meeting, a...
Focus on getting the basics right, before trying to implement complicated strategies to grow your business. They may seem obvious, but it surprises me how many small businesses don't deliver on all, or some of them. People may not tell you, but it leaves a bad impression...
Setting up a high level dashboard to track the key numbers in your business can be a really simple, yet hugely effective way to improve your results. The knack comes in identifying the 'right' numbers to track. Often business owners focus just on the headline financials such...
Whatever business you're in, I hope that you managed to take a decent break over the Christmas period. Having some time to step back from your busy day-to-day life and get some rest, means that you are hopefully coming back to work now feeling re-energised. Maybe you...
I'm sure it's not escaped your notice that there are less than 6 weeks left of 2024...
It's normal to feel doubt when running a business. After all, there's an element of risk involved. But, doubt can quickly lead to procrastination and avoidance of doing the things you need to do. Maybe you have doubts over having sales conversations. Maybe you have doubts over...
There's something about September and the start of Autumn that I find energising. It's not just the 'back to school' vibes, the darker mornings and evenings are signaling that we are nearing the last quarter of the year, and you'd better get a wriggle on if...
One of the most common questions I get asked is: "How do I overcome procrastination and get stuff done?" Firstly, make sure whatever it is you are procrastinating over actually needs doing. Why does it need doing and what value will add to your business? If it's passed...
Most small business owners I meet have a challenge that can be summed up as: They are great at what they do, but struggle with some aspects of running a small business Are you worried that you're trying to be a 'jack of all trades' and end...
I'm guessing you already know the power of using testimonials in your Marketing. They act as 'social proof' that help your prospects to make the decision to buy from you - 'People like me bought this, therefore I will benefit from it too' They help to showcase...