It’s often said that it’s not what you know but who you know. I think that’s particularly true if you’re a small business owner. Whether you’re looking for collaborators, investors, mentors, or new clients, networking is an essential part of growing your business. But knowing…
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…
You may love what you do, but if you’re not making the money you deserve then you could quickly fall out of love with your electrical contracting business. Running an electrical business isn’t just about hard work. It’s about making sure that work truly pays…
It doesn’t matter whether you’re building a home extension, creating a new digital app, or performing a surgical operation; when you work as a team you need to communicate well. It’s said that high performing teams are built on effective communication. I truly believe that.…
As a new business owner, you’re going to make mistakes. In fact, even super experienced entrepreneurs make mistakes. As wise Mr Albert Einstein once said, “Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new.” If you’re thinking of starting your own business,…
Being a business owner, you need to wear many hats. One minute you’re focused on finances, the next on your product or service, and the next on schmoozing with clients and stakeholders. But possibly the most important role you have is leading your team. Great…
Have you taken the temperature of your work environment recently? Are you greeted by positive, sunny dispositions amongst your team members or a more frosty reception? It makes a noticeable difference to your business. Oxford University researchers have proved that happier workers are more productive…
You can chuck a whole load of money at marketing efforts, but they won’t necessarily produce the results you want. As a small business owner, you probably don’t have a whole load of money to chuck around on a whim. That’s why it’s important to…
Do you know the essential ingredient for high performing teams? Accountability. Without it, things stand still or fall apart. Accountable teams make stuff happen. With accountability at the core of your workplace culture, your team will be more productive, proactive and, ultimately, successful. When people…
As a business owner, you probably puzzle over ways to increase your profits on a regular basis. Boosting your earnings could well be the dream. But business profitability is a key driver for growing and evolving your business too. It’s so important to keep track…
Accountability isn’t always easy, but it plays a key part in building high performing teams that strive to achieve your business goals. In a work environment, accountability means taking ownership of a project, task or process. That ownership isn’t just about reaping the rewards when…
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…
