One of the questions I often ask my mentoring clients is: “What’s getting in the way?” By that I mean, what’s getting in the way of you making the progress you want, achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself,... read more
One of the questions I often ask my mentoring clients is: “What’s getting in the way?” By that I mean, what’s getting in the way of you making the progress you want, achieving the goals you’ve set for yourself,... read more
Ultimately a bookkeeper should be part of your team, someone who can do your bookwork but also understand your business enough so that what they do has an impact on the growth of the business as a whole. ... read more
For anyone that owns a business, at any stage of development, planning for business success is vital. A business plan is an essential tool to ensure that the resources and assets of a business are strategically applied and act... read more
Recently, I had a client tell me ‘your invoices are well laid out – especially your payment terms. Can you improve mine?’ Getting paid. Isn’t that the ultimate goal from each and every sale? It had better be, or you... read more
When you’re growing a business, the state of your bank balance is really not sufficient evidence of how your business is doing. This strategy may work when you’re starting out but as you grow you need more sophisticated measures... read more
Like many small businesses I started my first business ‘on a wing and a prayer’, i.e. with no real strategy. In fact, I don’t think I did a business plan until I was a few years into business. That... read more
Like many small businesses I started my first business ‘on a wing and a prayer’, i.e. with no real strategy. In fact, I don’t think I did a business plan until I was a few years into business. That... read more
Take advantage of our offer of one 30-minute “Are You Mentor-Ready?” consultation and we’ll spend time with you helping you clarify your business goals and vision. Are you ready to be mentored? Could a mentor help you grow your... read more
When a tool is inspired by a clever acronym I have to wonder how robust it actually is. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Sounds great, but that’s actually not enough. Is it a good goal,... read more
You may have heard the term Cloud Computing (also called ‘Software-as-a-Service’ or ‘Software on Demand’) and it’s a great way to improve your computing processes and save you time and hassle in your business. If you’ve ever used web... read more
When a tool is inspired by a clever acronym I have to wonder how robust it actually is. SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. Sounds great, but that’s actually not enough. Is it a good goal,... read more
