If you’re running your own roofing business, you’ll be all too familiar with the number of hats you need to wear. On a daily basis you’ll be chasing quotes, managing your team, tracking supplies, keeping customers happy… and somewhere in the mix, you’re meant to…
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…
Why’s it so hard to think of a venue when you’re put on the spot? There are endless amazing places to meet up with prospective clients in London, but I often resort to the same old coffee shop when I have to name somewhere. But…
The outlook for electricians is great. Recent research shows high demand for electrical services in the UK, and an electrical industry brimming with opportunity and growth. Does your electrical company reflect that? Is your business growing steadily or have you hit a plateau? It’s a…
Let’s say you’ve just completed a successful construction project. What do you do next? A) sit back and bask in the glory of construction services well done. Or, B) start on your next construction project? If it’s not option B, you need to generate more…
Life as an entrepreneur can be a tad lonely. You may not have realised that running your own business involves an awful lot of plate spinning, firefighting and juggling. Then there are all the decisions to make – both day-to-day issues and the long term…
As an accountancy business owner, there are numerous demands on your time, focus and money. But knowing where best to invest them isn’t easy. “Do I really need a business coach to help me grow my accountancy firm?” “Will I see a return on my…
If you’ve taken the leap from being a tradesperson to trade business owner, you’ve probably realised that they require very different skill sets. Spending your days on the tools and off the tools are vastly different. But there are some similarities. Whether you’re building a…
As a small business owner or business leader, you’re often the person that other people in the company turn to. You provide them with support, guidance and a shoulder to lean on. But who’s there to do the same for you? Who’s your sounding board,…
If you’re interested in professional coaching to drive your business to the next level, but are concerned about the potential business coaching costs, let me address those fears. I’ve got years of experience in business, so I get where you’re coming from. As a small…
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…
