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Being a business owner can be hard work. Let’s make it easier.
How To Achieve More By Doing Less
It might be hard to believe, but you can actually achieve more by doing less. Many business owners find it difficult to focus on one thing. They set too many goals. Too many projects are in place at the same time. Or they allow themselves to become distracted by the...
So You Want To Own A Business?
Many people love the thought of being able to own a business. They are quick to reel off the benefits. From being your own boss and taking time off when you want it. More time with family and friends. Financial rewards and never having to answer to anyone...
The Importance Of Good Customer Communication Strategies
There are many reasons to use a communication strategy in your business. The biggest one is of course, your customers – without whom you would have no business. It makes sense to ensure you’re in regular contact with them. This helps nurture them, keep...
Why Governance Matters
No matter what stage your business is at, governance should always be a big priority. But if your business is in a growth phase, then Governance becomes a more urgent issue. Acknowledge, Assess and Address As you grow, it’s vital to be assessing not only...
3 Ways To Have Enough Time To Do Everything
Do you feel like you're juggling 100 balls in the air, wondering if you'll ever have enough time to do everything? It's a fast-paced world we live in, and it seems there are always more things pulling on our time ... more stuff to do, and less...
7 Key Things Most Business Owners Need Help With
Year after year we come the same things business owners need help with. They're often looking to improve their business. Sometimes a pressing problem they want to solve. The situation changes from one business owner to another. But the underlying themes often don't....
Do You Have A Trusted Team Of Advisors?
Being a business owner can be a lonely job. You may have people around you, such as managers, employees etc. But at the end of the day the buck stops with you. You have to make the decisions. You're the one who is accountable for the effect of those decisions.This...
7 Ways To Get Your Invoices Paid Faster
If your business is like most, you don’t get paid upfront in cash. Relying on issuing invoices to your customers means it’s vital to speed up the time it takes to get paid. This is a key issue in managing your cash flow. Here are 7 ways that may help get your invoices...
How To Make Sure You Solve The Problem And Not Just Fix The Symptom
When a problem occurs in your business the first thing you'll usually try to solve the problem. In fact, that’s such an automatic response that you often don’t sit back and think, or act, systemically. You rush in and stick a band aid on the problem – anxious to make...
Financial Arrangements Causing Stress For You And Your Business?
We look at how fine-tuning your financial arrangements can make a big difference and do away with anxiety once and for all. Peter & Christine Maxwell formed their truck spray painting business around 15 years ago. They built their business from a small start-up...