Dealing with a love-hate relationship with money. It’s interesting how many people have a love / hate relationship with money. A number of other people see ‘money’ as a dirty word. Sadly, some of us were raised where “money is the root of all evil” and “money cannot make you happy”. I’ve coached (business…
Now, just to clarify; I’m NOT encouraging business owners to be crummy, lousy and bad bosses. Everything I say here are the things that I’ve found business owners do, but sometimes are not aware. Perhaps showing it in the negative will help some people see that what they are doing is wrong, or at least…
Men and women are different – it’s reality – in life and in business. This article isn’t about being sexist, but about remembering that different genders do often operate in different ways. I think we sometimes forget this – or feel we cannot acknowledge it (or even talk about it) because of gender equality. I’ve…
In business, we frequently need to employ a new person and there is absolutely a right and wrong way to do this (and varying levels in the middle). As someone who is an experienced business coach, but who also has run a private employment agency, I know a little something about recruitment and retention. …
For some of you, you may well be seeking to have a career, more than a job. Often embarking on a career can be a long-term plan and even take years to achieve. If you’re thinking career is your priority for you, keep reading. Set your goals Before you get started on career advancement,…
Your success is defined by the company you keep. It is true not only for life but running a business also. It does not matter if you are new or old in the business; the business alliances can be of great strength, provided you have chosen them well. To guide you to have the…
There are so many terms for what is often quite similar to a business coach. It is easy to wonder what is what? There are also other terms I’ve seen being used, like ‘Business Strategist’ or ‘Business Supporter’. However, there are differences to some of these terms and remember if you’re engaging someone, ask exactly…
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…