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How To Become Your Own Banker (aka The Infinite Banking Concept)
Running a business can be hard work. Ask any business owner. Sure, there are good times when everything flows. But often, it’s a bit of a rollercoaster. One of the most common stressors for business owners we come across is about money … or lack of it … inability to...
Are You Doing These 3 Things Before Year End?
Christmas is around the corner. You've got lots on the go right now - and you're planning to keep going right up until the last minute to get it all done. In the rush of the festive season, are you missing some of the most important jobs you'll do this year? Many of...
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 your...
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 do is 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...
Renegotiating With Your Bank Can Lead To Huge Benefits: Here’s How
When you put new finance in place, it's usually a big relief. But often these financial arrangements are never revisited. You keep making the repayments and think no more of it. Yet it's important to check that these arrangements match what's available now. On...
How To Make Sure You Get Paid On Time
Wouldn't it be great if your customers paid the entire price up front - before you started the job? Although it's not impossible to get such favourable terms, it usually doesn't work this way. It all depends on your bargaining power, eg. if there's little or no...
Are You Doing These 4 Things To Make Your Business Great?
Most business owners want their company to be successful. But success comes in many different shapes and sizes, and it doesn’t always mean you’ll have a great business. If you're looking for something more than ordinary - what’s going to make the difference? What is...
7 Things That Will Help Your Family Business Succeed
Owning a family business can be a rewarding way to establish a legacy. It can also help provide for future generations. But the dynamics of a family-owned operation can prove challenging. It pays to have clear ground rules from the outset and then keep on top of them....
Feel Like Quitting Your Business?
There are many frustrations that come along with running and owning a business. From time to time you may have even felt like quitting your business. But things don’t have to be that hard. As a small business owner you have the opportunity to create the perfect...
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....