by Kathy Martin | Feb 3, 2021 | Small Business Pitfalls
Many business owners think their particular family business conflict is unique. Usually, it’s not. Conflict is particularly rife in family businesses. Handling The Conflict Dealing with any kind of conflict in your business is tough. It takes your mind off the...
by Kathy Martin | Jul 30, 2020 | Business Improvement, Small Business Pitfalls
For many business owners time is as precious, and sometimes seems as scarce, as money. Striking a balance between work and personal time can be a constant struggle. You might be working 12 hour days, or longer. Even more than 5 days week. There are never enough hours...
by Kathy Martin | Mar 11, 2020 | Small Business Pitfalls
Starting a family business is usually straightforward. But it can become complex to manage and complicated to exit. Conflicts over debt and other relationship issues are often the central cause. Failures can occur in any family-owned business. When they do, it’s often...
by Kathy Martin | Sep 17, 2019 | Small Business Pitfalls
According to research there are 10 common mistakes business owners make. How many of them are you making? 1. No Clear Marketing StrategyYou never know where, when, or how a new prospect is going to hear of your business. If there’s a mix of messages...
by Kathy Martin | Jul 2, 2019 | Small Business Pitfalls
Family owned and operated businesses are among the most successful in the country. They are the mainstay of the New Zealand economy. Inbuilt strengths of the family business often include commitment and culture. So too is pride in the business. Packaged all together...
by Kathy Martin | Apr 12, 2019 | Business Improvement, Small Business Pitfalls
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...
