It has been my experience that most people know what they need to do to achieve the things they want to achieve in life or their business but fail to do these things. As always it’s the “taking action” that counts. You may have all…
Conquering Fear Fear is the greatest…and perhaps sneakiest obstacles to reaching our goals. We may think we’re stalled because of other people’s objections, insufficient resources or circumstances outside our control. But it is often fear that keeps us from seeing a way around barriers…
Want to get better at sales? When I started out in my career, the key to success was having the right answers. Those who advanced in their careers the quickest were seemingly the ones who had the most answers. While this is definitely important in some…
Setting Basic Business Goals Are you a goal-setter or do you fly by the seat of your pants and hope for the best? I think many people avoid setting business goals because they over-think the whole goal-setting process and make it far more difficult than…
How to Best Say What it is You Do… In articulating what you do, the goal is not to come up with a canned speech you can use. The goal is to be so incredibly clear about what you bring to your clients and customers, and to be…
How to write a Business Plan Being ready to write a great business plan means your mindset is in a positive place and you’re ready to take action. Your business plan is going outline the guiding principles on how you will achieve your goals and…
10 Reasons You Need a Business Coach No matter what stage your business is at, a business coach can make you work harder and progress faster than you would on your own. From providing a much-needed ego check to helping expand your network, a business coach…
Cash is King – Getting paid One of the main reasons that businesses fail is poor or inconsistent cash flow. It’s also frequently the cause of sleepless nights for business owners. It’s important to operate a cash flow forecast so that you know, in advance,…
Why you should have a 90-Day business plan …and how to start How do you know where your business is going if you don’t have a plan to get there? A business plan is your roadmap to achieving your goals, growing your business and running…
Small Business Expansion and Growth Strategies It isn’t easy to start a small business. Along with numerous key decisions, you must build strong company foundations and make targeted investments. But the expansion of a firm is considerably more difficult. It’s unsurprising that a large number…
Tips for surviving a recession The UK economy has been stagnant throughout 2022 with growth at very low levels for much of the year. On several occasions it has been forecast to tip into recession, only to be saved by adjustments. However, irrespective of…
What I have to say next may sound a little strange if you’re reading this and looking to engage with me as your coach to help you thrive in your business. The stark reality is that I may never become your coach and there are…
