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…
We spend an awful lot of time in the workplace. And when it’s not a happy work environment, it takes its toll. Working with a good boss or a bad boss makes a huge difference to your day to day life. That’s why it’s often…
What does your business structure look like? Do you group employees according to their function or do you mix together areas of expertise? Your organisational structure’s likely to depend on your company’s size, culture, and specific business needs. But if you’re running a medium to…
Whether your business comprises 4 people or 40, its success is down to teamwork. Everybody plays their part in achieving that success. And it’s important that you can trust people to do that. Trust and teamwork go hand in hand, and are fundamental aspects of…
There’s a reason you chose a career in electrical work rather than finance, sales or marketing, right? But now that its your own business, you need to get your head around all these aspects of your small business. It can be pretty mind blowing as…
You may know all the words to ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ and can identify all the Disney princesses in a line-up, but that doesn’t fully equip you to start-up a nursery. Whilst childcare’s centred around nurturing children, it’s also a business. And in order…
