Being unhappy or dissatisfied with your work situation sucks. It affects every area of your life and can affect your mental health and wellbeing. This unhappiness and dissatisfaction makes employees look elsewhere for work. The most common reasons are: Lack of career development opportunities Poor…
The days of people sticking with a job for life are pretty much gone. 50 years ago, you’d often hear, “Sue’s been with us for 40 years,” as she retires and is gifted a carriage clock. These days, there’s much more movement in the job…
Attracting top talent to your business is a game changer. Surrounding yourself with the best people for your business will propel it forward successfully. Your people are the lifeblood of your organisation. They’re the ones who drive innovation, spark creativity and deliver your vision. But…
Sustainable business growth is key to long term success. If your business isn’t evolving and growing, it’ll stand still while your competitors stride ahead. But that business growth and expansion can look different to different business owners. Whilst one small business owner wants to expand…
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but the odds are stacked against you when you start a new business. You need a certain grit and determination to be an entrepreneur. 20% of new businesses fail in their first year, and a staggering…
Look down your local high street and I bet it looks nothing like it did ten years ago. Charity shops and coffee shops now occupy the retail units that used to be home to big brands. Then there are household names that used to be…
Want to convert more potential leads into buying customers? Of course you do. Take a look at your sales process to see if it’s as effective as it could be. Created right, a well-defined sales process underpins your business. It gives your sales team a…
The first thing to remember is that “it’s all about you.” That ‘you’ being your customer or potential customer. To drive demand for your product or service, you need to show that it’ll meet a customer need, solve a problem or answer a question for…
Starting a new business can be exciting; the realisation of a dream. But for many business owners, that dream can be shattered quickly. 20% of new businesses fail in their first year and around 60% won’t make the end of year 3. Scary huh? There…
Small business owners face challenges on a daily basis. In this ever-changing market, simply surviving is an achievement. Statistics show that 20% of UK businesses don’t survive their first year and 60% go bust within three years. So if you’re still standing and wanting to…
Are you a ‘glass half full’ kind of person? Do you believe you can achieve? If you answered ‘yes’, it’s a good sign that you have a business growth mindset. We live in an uncertain world. You may think you’re on a certain path and…
It’s hard, if not impossible, for a business owner to do everything themselves. “We all need somebody to lean on,” said Bill Withers wisely. Running a business involves spinning many plates. Involving others in your business can prevent those plates from smashing. But how do…
