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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 […]
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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 […]
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Why paying yourself is smart, not selfish
Why paying yourself is smart, not selfish I was sat in front of a business owner recently who was proud that he “hadn’t paid himself in almost two years” since starting in order to maximise cash in the business. Whilst I would always advocate having cash to be able to invest in growth, achieving this […]
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Your Business: If it isn’t broken, break it, and fix it stronger!
Your Business: If it isn’t broken, break it, and fix it stronger! Before Covid I was working with a couple of businesses. One a school photographer, one a trainer. The photographer was reluctant to change his business model and move some of his team onto different contracts, despite losing money for nine months of the […]
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Business Plan: Why your Q1 results should rewrite it
Business Plan: Why your Q1 results should rewrite it If your business is in high growth mode and looking to scale, having a business plan isn’t optional, it’s mission critical. A well-structured Business Plan gives you a clear roadmap, helping you allocate resources effectively, set realistic targets, and communicate your vision to your team and […]
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“It’s your sweat on your t-shirt, not mine!”
“It’s your sweat on your t-shirt, not mine!” I checked in with my PT last week before heading on holiday and as per usual I got the full works! Photos from all angles, scales, calipers, nutrition and training analysis! 🙈 It’s easy to think the results aren’t there when it’s day to day but when […]
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Scaling your business via reputation
Scaling your business via reputation A small business with a strong reputation stands out effortlessly. It’s not about flashy marketing and implementing the latest trends, it’s about consistency, customer care, and delivering what you promise, every time. That kind of reputation doesn’t happen by accident. It’s built on connected systems and value aligned people working […]
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The power of planning for time-poor business owners
The power of planning for time-poor business owners Ever tried to cut vegetables in the kitchen with a blunt knife? What about chopping down a tree with a blunt axe? How about getting on with your working day without a plan? I ask business leaders all the time, “How was your day?” “Busy!” they usually […]
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Why raising your prices isn’t the reason customers leave
Why raising your prices isn’t the reason customers leave. There’s a lot of noise and debate around at present around putting prices up. Should we put them up because our costs have risen (NI, rent, rates etc) and we need to maintain some margin? But what if we do it and customers walk? We can’t […]
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