In both business and life, we regularly have to deal with difficult people. That’s just life (and business). Often difficult people are out of our control; their bad behaviour, bad mood or unreasonable expectations are often not things we can totally control. However, how we respond – that we can control. Before I start…
It is a common misconception that businesses fail just because “it is inevitable” or because of “bad luck” or “it’s just the current economy”. We have heard of news about certain companies running out of money because competitors emerged and attained their customers, leaving them with no sales and no income. In fact, and this…
Making effective decisions is a valuable skill that every business owner or manager should improve. The decisions you make can have a significant impact on the success of your business. It’s important to approach them with careful consideration and a clear strategy. In this blog, I’m going to share my decades of business coaching experience…
Starting a trade/tradie business is an exciting venture, but growing it can be a challenge. As a small business owner, you might find yourself struggling to find new clients and keep up with the competition, or more likely paperwork and quoting is becoming a real challenge. However, with the right strategy and approach, you can…
Most business owners have a priority of earning profit from the business. It’s natural and expected, not unless you’re a charity, you are often in business to make a dollar. Whether or not how much the business earns may not be important in the beginning because any amount is fine as long as it is…
When it comes to running a successful business, embracing technology is no longer an option; it is really a necessity. In today’s fast-paced world, technology has become an integral part of every business. Whether you are running a small café, a retail store, or a consulting firm, incorporating the right technology into your business operations…
I know myself, and from life and business coaching that we all have those days when we feel a little down, blue, overwhelmed, ‘meh’ or flat. That’s natural. You can’t always expect to feel fabulous every single hour or every single day. However, we don’t want to always feel down or flat all the time…