Melbourne Cup is a great opportunity for business owners to mix, mingle and network. If you’re heading out to one of the gazillion events being hosted on the ‘day which stops a nation’ then it’s not just about food, drink and betting. In fact, keep the drink to a reasonable level.…
Your business has been running awhile but you just can’t make enough money to live on. It’s not actually making a loss every month, but it’s just not enough to survive on. You love your business, you love what you do and still believe it’s got the potential to achieve something. You’ve sought advice (business…
Here’s an important business tip: Don’t clown around in business. Read Always Do your Due Diligence Here are 7 things you should NOT be doing in business: Bury your head in the sand. If you are struggling, not getting in new business, losing customers or struggling financially, then…
Selling a business isn’t as easy as you might think … and can be hard work, although the rewards can be substantial if you’ve built up a great asset. This article is working on the premise that you have taken all the steps to grow your business and prepare it for sale … and now…
Frequently I am guiding coaching clients and blog readers to try things and give things a go, and not quit, though I did want to alert you now to do your due diligence when operating a business. Let me share some ideas on when to do due diligence: Trying a new…
As a business coach, I often have people come to me who are considering going into business. I’ll chat with them, do a business analysis and often play ‘Devil’s Advocate’ by asking many often challenging questions. I don’t want someone to go into business for the wrong reasons. Read Examples of How I’ve Made a…
As a business coach, I meet with and work with a huge variety of people. When talking about sales and marketing, a common expression I come across is “I tried that and it doesn’t work!” and thus are not willing to consider that idea again. Read Ensuring you and your business stand out from…
Whether you’re running a successful business, spearheading a spectacular career or wanting to be a productive person, mastering your time is critical. I say mastering your time, rather than managing it, because it’s about using the time you have well. We all have the same time, so saying “you have more time than me” is…
When it comes to public speaking, presenting or delivering a speech, it can be nerve racking but it’s also an important skill to master if you wish to become an exceptional leader. Here are some tips on how to make a great presentation: Know your material and prepare for difficult…
In the course of my week talk to many different businesses and I often wonder if they are giving their clients and customers what they want? In business, we might prefer to offer a particular service, but I wonder how often business owners are not ‘listening’ to their clients and in fact offering something they…