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…
As a small business owner, you juggle so many roles and responsibilities. Spinning plates becomes your norm. You may find yourself veering from one task to another as you cover every aspect of the business from customer care to marketing to accounting to business development.…
Have you ever scratched your head thinking about what a business coach really does? How do they help? What will be expected of you? Can a business coach transform your business into a well-oiled, profit-generating machine? The answers to these questions will differ depending on…
Picture yourself back in 1962, hanging out in a cool, dimly lit bar and bopping along to The Beatles’ tunes before they became legends. You’re in good company—an executive from Decca Records is there too. But, instead of signing the soon-to-be global sensations, he chooses…
Congratulations on landing your new client! Now you can sit back, relax and provide the service you have promised and start looking for other new business. Right? Wrong! Your work has only just begun! The next fundamental step to take in your client journey is…
Whether you’re just starting out on your own or have been running a company for years, it’s easy to get caught up in the complexities of your business and forget about the basics of business success. But I’ve got some important advice for you: There…
As a small business owner, putting yourself out there, building connections, and successfully pitching your business can be an exciting experience. Yet, figuring out how to price your work can be puzzling at best and nerve-wracking at worst. The good news is that with careful…
As a small business owner, it’s completely natural to have concerns about growing your profits. Trust me; we’ve all been there. The pressure and stress that come with it can sometimes be pretty overwhelming. But here’s the thing—one crucial factor is often overlooked in the…
As a small business owner, I’m sure you’re spinning a lot of plates. However, staying in touch with how your business is doing is crucial amid the chaos. Imagine having a handy tool that helps you measure the health and success of your business. These…
Would you like me to uncover the two key areas that you need to concentrate on, to ensure your customers not only stay with you, but refer you to their contacts? If the answer’s “Yes”, then read on! As you’re probably aware, the cost of…
