-
Business growth: Why most Business Owners stall at £250k
Business growth: Why most Business Owners stall at £250k Last week, I took a day out to celebrate with my latest client (and his team) who has recently smashed through the £1m turnover mark. It’s no mean feat, with only about 9% of approaching 6 million SMEs in the UK getting to this level and […]
Read more -
Growing a business & breaking the barriers: what SMEs need to grow beyond each stage
Growing a business & breaking the barriers: what SMEs need to grow beyond each stage Growing a business is never linear. For SMEs, each stage of growth brings new challenges that demand different mindsets, systems, and support. I have worked with thousands of SMEs over the years and recognise the changing challenges that they have, […]
Read more -
Succession planning: What your business can learn from Brighton
Succession planning: What your business can learn from Brighton Disclaimer: This header image contains seagulls. Not those Seagulls. Using an actual photo of the team would have cost more in royalties than our annual marketing budget, so we went with the above instead. Cheaper, louder (I’ve been to the Amex and it’s like a library), […]
Read more -
Why I volunteer my valuable time and why you should too
Why I volunteer my valuable time and why you should too Giving back has always been a core value for me, and despite my limited time being valuable, volunteering with Young Enterprise and the Association of Business Mentors allows me to channel my experience into meaningful impact. With Young Enterprise and the fantastic team we […]
Read more -
The illusion of success: When a business looks perfect but is quietly breaking
The illusion of success: When a business looks perfect but is quietly breaking I’ve had a couple of instances in the last year or so in businesses where I have been brought in by members of the SLT/ Board, telling me that the business desperately needs my help. They are telling me that clients are […]
Read more -
How I stay healthy while running two fast-growing businesses (and how you can too)
How I stay healthy while running two fast-growing businesses (and how you can too) This week, someone asked me how I manage to stay healthy, manage my wellbeing and stay grounded, while running two rapidly growing businesses. My answer surprised them, and maybe it will surprise you too. It’s not about doing more. It’s about […]
Read more -
Your service is your brand: why every touchpoint counts
Your service is your brand: why every touchpoint counts “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel” is often attributed to Maya Angelou. I love this saying and here is why you should too. In an era where everybody has online […]
Read more -
Why do UK businesses snub mentors – and pay the price?
Why do UK businesses snub mentors – and pay the price? A recent study by the FSB suggested that as little as 23% of SMEs in the UK engage the services of a mentor or coach to assist them with their business challenges and growth. This is compared to a 2023 report by SCORE that […]
Read more -
How to break the plateau
How to break the plateau: In the current uncertain economic climate, even high-performing small business owners are feeling the squeeze. Constant team challenges, supply chain instability, rising wage and material costs, and tighter client budgets are adding pressure from all sides. But what’s causing even more damage, often quietly, is a creeping lack of confidence […]
Read more
Feeling trapped by your business?
Book a Discovery CallDiscovery Call
Discuss the current challenges in your business preventing your growth. Let’s understand where you’re stuck and get you on the path to success.
Resources
Access some of the tools we use to help our clients improve productivity, generate more leads and increase revenue.
Diagnostic
Is your business stuck in a rut? Do you feel trapped, frustrated, or just fed up? If your business isn’t giving you the money or the lifestyle you want, our free, five-minute Business Trap Diagnostic will help you figure out exactly where to start.