Your business is growing successfully and you’re ready to scale up. It’s time to move on up to London. Fast-paced, full of potential… it’s a city of endless opportunities. Exciting times, right? Whether you’re a financial services provider in the City, a tech start up…
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. Remember browsing department stores rather than the internet? There…
If your business is on the up, you’ll find that working from your kitchen table won’t cut it anymore. You need to scale up, hire more people, and look for a shiny new office solution. But in a city as massive (and pricey) as London,…
Do you like to plan or do you wing it? I like to think that you wouldn’t start a building project without a plan. Well, the same logic applies to your business. As a construction business owner, operating without clear goals is like building a…
When you come to the decision that you need to sell your business, for whatever reason, you’ll inevitably want the sale process to run smoothly and quickly. But how long does a business take to sell in the UK? The average business sale process takes…
You may not get the concept now, but there comes a time in every business owner’s life when they want or need to move on from their business. Whether you’re ready to retire, pursue a new venture or simply cash in on your hard work,…
Is your head buzzing with dreams and possibilities for your business? Many small business owners dare to dream big, but become paralysed by the choices and decisions to make to achieve those goals. Or they simply get bogged down in day-to-day tasks. A good business…
Being a business owner can be quite lonely place. Even when you’re surrounded by colleagues, they may not be the best people to talk to about business growth, strategic planning, issues or challenges. Deciding to work with a business coach can be a positive step,…
“Every success story is a tale of constant adaption, revision and change,” said Richard Branson, a man who knows a thing or two about business. You don’t progress in business by standing still. Change is the one constant, and businesses need to evolve and develop…
Planning your business exit strategy may feel an odd concept when you’re spending 24/7 building up your business. But a good exit strategy is an important part of any carefully considered business plan. An exit strategy isn’t solely about leaving your business. It’s about ensuring…
Date: 27th September 2024 Location: The Clermont, Charing Cross, London Facilitators: Phil Chantry, Jacqueline Best On Friday 27th September, within the majestic setting of The Clermont Hotel in Charing Cross, our GrowthCLUB session saw around 60 business people work on their action plans for the…
Being amazing at your job doesn’t necessarily make you a good manager. All too often, people are promoted into management roles without any training or experience in managing people. People management is a very particular skill. Having outstanding marketing, sales, finance, customer service or technical…
