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...
As we head into the long bank holiday weekend in the UK for Easter, firstly I hope you have some time off, and secondly, it also marks the end of the first quarter of 2024. This is a great time to check in with your goals...
Are you measuring actions or results in your business? Most of you are focusing on the results (sales, profit etc.), which of course is important, but the results are linked to the actions you are taking. The problem for most business owners is that there is a time...
It can be lonely running a business. You can feel isolated with no one to bounce ideas off and act as a sounding board for all those questions swimming around in your mind. Everyone expects you to know all the answers, and you feel stupid if you...