“It’s a Trap” Hey, let’s get real for a moment. So many of us dream about owning our own business. The allure is powerful—freedom, flexibility, being the master of your destiny. But here’s the trap that a lot of business owners fall into: they end up creating high-stress jobs for themselves instead of true, self-sustaining businesses. Its why so many of them are so hard to sell, you are trying to flog a high stress Read more…
How well do you measure it? Hey there, business owners. Look, if you’re running a business, there’s no doubt you should have your eyes on the prize: those profits. Yet most business owners rarely look at the profit and loss (P&L) statement, and when they do its usually so far past the point it was recorded its of little help and don’t even get me started on how rarely cash flow is forecasted. These are Read more…
When they are Stuck Hey there, today, I want to talk specifically to all the business owners out there who feel stuck and find themselves struggling to have the motivation to take action and drive their business forward again. Understanding the Blocks to Business Growth It’s common for business owners to encounter roadblocks that hinder progress. Identifying these barriers is the first step toward overcoming them. To be clear, saying you don’t want to grow Read more…
Unravelling the Struggles of Identifying Desires and Why Owners Are Resisting Business Growth One of the most common challenges I see people face is identifying what they really want from life, if you like their true desires that they hide away when the dreams of youth disappear. We live in a world that’s constantly bombarding us with messages about who we should be and what we should want. It’s no wonder that many of us Read more…
Why the Numbers Really do Count While it’s true that a business is a machine made up of people and culture, like any good machine the measurements tell us where we can improve, and good metrics are the backbone of effective management in a small business because the tell us where to look. They provide critical insights that help business owners make informed decisions, optimise operations, and drive growth. Here are the key reasons why Read more…
At least my equation for happiness This post came about as the people I work with are at least when we start our journey together massively busy and have more stress, worry and problems that the average Joe, and I feel it’s a part of my role as their coach and mentor to help them find the joy in their business that I have found in mine, having said that this is a summary of Read more…
Its been done before I hear a lot of business owners say that they could grow their business if only If only they could find the right people If only they could get people to do things the right way and on time If only they could work a few less hours or fight a few less fires and a whole bunch more of “if onlys” I get it, I do these are so common Read more…
In business, staying ahead of the competition requires more than just hard work, it requires a leader to create smart strategies, use innovative thinking, and have a keen understanding of team dynamics, human behaviour and be able to quickly adapt to changing circumstances. As a business owner, your time is precious, and getting the right advice, input and being able to consistency make the right decisions can be a game-changer. Here are some of the top reasons why talking to me could be one of the best decisions you make for your business.
Finding the way Forward Business owners and senior leaders often find themselves deeply entrenched in the daily operations and strategic planning of their companies. This deep involvement, while beneficial for understanding the intricacies of the business, also creates a tunnel vision effect, limiting your ability to see the bigger picture and innovate effectively. One critical strategy to overcome this limitation is seeking an outsider’s perspective on your business’s development. Importantly, an external advisor should ideally Read more…
And why is it so Important. Personal development is the process of improving yourself to enhance skills, knowledge, and your overall quality of life. This is the first key, being better makes your life better, I am not necessarily talking about money although that can be an outcome, I am talking about being happier, more content, better physical and mental health, and just to be clear I am not hinting that constant personal development is Read more…