The Key to Success is Laziness! The key to success is laziness, we all think we know what it means to run a business, but do you have a business or a job? Action Coaches Definition of a business is clear: A business is a…
Michael E. Gerber, an author and business expert once said, “If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business – you have a job. And it’s the worst job in the world because you’re working for a lunatic!” So many business owners get…
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 it profitably. Plot your route through the next 90 days with a…
You’ve probably heard the adage that it is far easier to cross-sell to an existing customer a new product than it is to find a new customer. And if your goal is to grow at a significant rate, then cross-selling makes sense. However, all of…
Do you as a Business Owner feel like you never seem to have enough time? One of the consequences of this is that your families suffer. Those that are able to devote sufficient time to their families usually express that they never seem to have…
As a businessperson, manager, executive, or entrepreneur you have likely heard of the word ownership. This word has various definitions, and many throw the word around. The actual concept and behaviour never really permeate an organisation. Let me share a personal experience that I believe…
It’s important to add value for your customers, but they have to know about it to appreciate it. What value are you adding, and if I surveyed your customers would they know about it and what value would they put on it? This might connect…
As small businesses reset for the new year, it is the perfect time to make a real change. Organisations assessing their net profit position regularly is critical. As part of a Business Health Check, adjusting a few key areas can make a massive difference in…
As 2021 dawns business owners face challenges and obstacles that they have never faced before. To start the year with a new prospective it might be time to get a Business Health Check. This check up ensures your business is focusing on the most important…
If you value your customers – ensure you stay in regular contact. Businesses often spend a lot of money on marketing to gain a new customer, then do nothing to stay in touch with them. But actually it’s easier and more cost-effective to gain repeat…
