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 was prompted by an associate to write this blog and share some thoughts and expertise as an experienced business coach. I will discuss a little about 2023, but more importantly, moving forward to 2024. I’ll absolutely share some tips and thoughts to help with growth and success – certainly doing a little better than…
The COVID-19 pandemic has reshaped the business landscape in unprecedented ways. Small businesses have encountered immense challenges and had to rapidly adapt to the changing circumstances. Between lock-ups, the need for additional precautions, staffing issues, supply issues … well, the hurdles have been substantial. I thought it was time to review what the impacts actually…
Hiring and retaining top talent is such an important aspect of a small business, particularly one which is service-based. With the right team, your small business can grow, expand, thrive and often outshine the competition. Now, more than ever, attracting and keeping top talent is incredibly hard. I’m not only an expert business coach, I…
In this fast-paced world, it’s not uncommon for people to think that multitasking is actually a good thing and something they should become better at doing. There is a (wrong) belief that juggling multiple tasks at once helps us get more tasks done. As a very experienced business coach (and I’ll say somewhat of a…