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Letting Go Without Losing Control

Letting Go Without Losing Control

August 31st 2025 Every business owner reaches a point where hard work alone isn’t enough. In the beginning, you’re the engine that drives everything. You take the calls, do the jobs, pay the bills, and make sure Read more

Do I Need a Business Advisor, a Business Mentor, or a Business Coach?

Do I Need a Business Advisor, a Business Mentor, or a Business Coach?

July 4th 2025 You’ve hit a wall. Or you're ready to grow. Or maybe you’re just tired of having no one to bounce ideas off. So, you start Googling and end up even more confused: Do I need a business advisor? A Read more

Profitable… but Broke?

Profitable… but Broke?

June 12th 2025 It’s a story I hear all too often. On paper, things look great. Revenue’s increasing. Margins are solid. The business is “successful.” Yet they are constantly battling cashflow problems. When Read more

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back… Is You?

What If the Only Thing Holding You Back… Is You?

May 22nd 2025 Let’s talk about something that doesn’t show up on a profit and loss statement but impacts every decision you make as a business owner: confidence. Not the Read more

Want More Profit? Start with Better Customer Service

Want More Profit? Start with Better Customer Service

April 1st 2025 I walked into a shop the other day, and walked out again. Let’s just say I won’t be back. Two staff were behind the counter. Both deep in conversation (with each other), both ignoring the Read more

Profit Isn’t Just About Making More Money; It’s About Having Options

Profit Isn’t Just About Making More Money; It’s About Having Options

March 1st 2025 If you ask most business owners why they started their business, they’ll often say something like: I wanted more freedom. Freedom to work for themselves, set their own schedule, and earn what Read more

Are Relationships the Backbone of Business Success?

Are Relationships the Backbone of Business Success?

February 1st 2025 Business is often seen as a numbers game - profit margins, revenue targets, and bottom lines. It is, but those numbers wouldn’t exist without the relationships behind them. Every sale, every Read more

Why Business Planning Beats New Year’s Resolutions Every Time

Why Business Planning Beats New Year’s Resolutions Every Time

January 1st 2025 It’s the start of 2025, and everyone’s talking about New Year’s resolutions! Being healthier is always on my list, especially after December usually involves way too much eating and drinking! Read more

How to Build Customer Loyalty Without Cutting Prices

How to Build Customer Loyalty Without Cutting Prices

November 29th 2024 Everywhere you look, businesses are running sales, slashing prices, and offering ‘too-good-to-miss’ deals. It’s a tried-and-true strategy for big brands looking to dominate the market. But for Read more

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