Have you heard the expression “you don’t know what you don’t know”? Coined by Donald Rumsfeld in discussion about national security, this is an interesting concept for any battle field, including the competitive landscape that is our marketplace and business. How well do you understand…
How much fun are you having these days? It’s likely that you started your business with expectations of enjoying your work and having fun along the way, but if you’re missing this now, here are some ideas on how to make work feel a bit…
Business planning can seem really intimidating. I know well established business owners who still haven’t mastered the ‘art’ of business planning, let alone entrepreneurs who are starting their first business. Regardless of where you are on your business ownership journey, consider the following 4 points…
The challenges to business growth are what keeps business owners awake at night. The need for growth could be to prevent failure or to build on a current success, but whatever the motivation there will be a vast number of hurdles which can be focused…
Do you know if your employees feel valued, respected and confident in their work? Do you know if your employees feel well rewarded and secure in their job? These are all key reasons for high or low employee engagement levels and this is a really…
So now you’ve got your business plan, it’s structured and it’s detailed and a great reflection of your company and your growth aspirations. It may even span the next few years. It’s your business strategy on paper and now’s the time to put it into…
What’s the first thing that comes into your mind when you think about networking? Is it how many leads you can get or how many new contacts you can make? Well, these should certainly be part of your plan, but it’s also important to consider…
When I think of all the things I’ve done over the years to grow my business, it’s clear that some have been more successful than others. When I’m looking for a boost in leads or sales, I always look back to things myself and my…
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 to outline the guiding principles on how you will achieve your goals and you should think of it…
We are all used to giving gifts – birthdays, Christmas, Easter, anniversaries – but what about the in between times? The times where gifts could be given without traditional prompts and calendar reminders. What ever happened to the true art of gift giving? And what…
