by Kathy Martin | Nov 29, 2022 | Business Improvement
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...
by Kathy Martin | Nov 15, 2022 | Business Improvement, Team Management
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 –...
by Kathy Martin | Oct 31, 2022 | Business Improvement, Money & Finance
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...
by Kathy Martin | Oct 4, 2022 | Business Improvement, Money & Finance, Small Business Pitfalls
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...
by Kathy Martin | Sep 19, 2022 | Business Improvement
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...
by Kathy Martin | Aug 23, 2022 | Business Improvement
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....