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With this intention in mind, we regularly share blogs and Business Support Guides providing useful insight, hints and tips. We know that these work – and have worked for many of our clients. We genuinely hope that they make a positive difference to you and your business.
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We have created some useful guides based on the topics Business Owners have told us they find challenging. These are:
Reducing costs
Saving time
Adopting new tech
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Managing your sales pipeline
Systems + Process = Increased Sales
An effective lead generation system and process creates increased sales. When you receive a sale, you could easily spend every waking moment...
Flexible working – the new 9 to 5!
Finding the right path For me I was looking at a couple of options when I was made redundant from Barclays. I was in the process of setting up my...
Business growing pains? It’s ok to ask for help.
In our experience, the operating style of business owners falls into two groups - they either delegate tasks or complete all aspects of the work...
Do flexible helping hands exist?
Over the last few weeks, we have been sharing insight into why Planning, Transitioning and Implementing change for success are important. The...
Implementing change for success
Following on from Transitioning for success, to prepare business owners for the next challenging stage, we wanted to share our tips to successfully...
Transitioning for success
Planning change for success
We are rapidly headed towards what is going to be a challenging period for business owners. At the end of September, the Furlough Scheme is coming...
Cat therapy for business stress. Does it work?
Understandably, many business owners feel stressed from time to time. Wendy Johnstone, Founder of Wendy Johnstone Ltd can relate to this feeling....
6 Tips to access experienced resources
My business processes are in my head
… and they are taking over my life It’s true to say that no one knows your business like you do. You, the owner, understands all its components,...
A Virtual Assistant (VA): saves you time & money
With a roadmap for coming out of lockdown, I have noticed that business owners are bouncing back with a fresh sense of drive and determination. With...
Post-holiday tips for a relaxed business return
It can be stressful returning from holiday. Whether you took the risk of going abroad or stayed in the UK, having time off brings the same...
Pre-holiday tips for business continuity
Are you one of those business owners who dreads going on holiday? Does the thought of getting everything ready in the business make you wonder if...
Increase capacity and catapult your turnover
Why protect your business?
In running a business, of course, we will always be faced with two choices, namely success or failure. It is not an easy thing to run a business...
Save time to grow your business
When I ask business owners what the one biggest challenge is in their business right now – I can guarantee you that 9 out of 10 will say time! There...
A sales pipeline for business success
Every business should have a process and a system for managing their sales pipeline, it’s a foundation for success and making money. A sales...
Turning a passion into income
Have you ever considered whether you can have multiple income streams in your business? It wasn’t something I had even thought of before we want...
Sustainable business, then protect it!
The importance of mitigating risks sooner rather than later Who thinks about the risks to their business? The answer is very few unless they are...
Time is money, want to save some?
No matter how driven, focused, or hard-working you are, it is easy to lose track of time during a hectic workday. In the blink of an eye, your day...
Can mindset make you money?
Do you struggle to make enough money in your business? Ever wondered why and what you could do about it? What would you say if we could help you to...
I want to be a healthy workaholic
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Great businesses need great teams
Growing pains of a learning and development (L&D) business
Spinning too many plates and not enough time to allow you to do what you do best? Struggling with how business has taken over your life and not in a...
Beating Business Growing Pains
Do you have ambitions to grow your business? To build a business beyond you, a legacy, a great business, creating the life you want without any...
Values are the backbone of positive attraction
HELP – Where do I start setting up a business?
Have you made that big decision to become self-employed? Are you struggling with where to start? Having looked at the advice and guidance are you...
How structure can save your business
How would your business grow if you if your internal policies and procedures were slick and efficient? Just think if you had step by step...
New role? Can I give you the confidence to go self-employed?
What would you think if I could give you the confidence to try being self-employed? To make that distant dream that has always been there at the...
Growing your business by outsourcing
How would your business grow if you had time to think? To really think about what you would like your business to look like in 10 years’ time. To...
What’s on your business wish list?
If you could have one wish for your business what would it be? Would your ideal business wish list be something like… More time? More people?...
Company Set Up: limited company or sole trader? What’s right for my start-up?
Setting up your new company Company Set Up: Sole Trader or Limited Company? One of the most important things to consider at the outset if you are...
Systems plus processes equals increased sales
An effective lead generation system and process creates increased sales When you receive a sale, you could easily spend every waking moment ensuring...
Self-employment: are you ready to take the plunge?
Is self-employment right for me? Setting up your own business is no easy task, it’s not for everyone and there is no bible that tells you what you...
Working mums: a lost pool of talent
One of the things that I have been really passionate about during my time as a business owner is supporting working mums. I find it truly...
Are your processes working like a well-oiled machine?
Growing a business? Are you stuck in your hamster wheel?
Growing a business can feel like running in a hamster wheel for two reasons: You are running at full speed and growing quicker than you ever...
8 Steps to reduce costs
As many businesses have taken a reduction in turnover, could you be reducing the amount of money you spend? In addition to deferring payments to...
4 Tips to managing your sales pipeline
One of the critical components to create a sustainable business is managing potential opportunities. How do you manage your sales pipeline? It’s...
6 Tips for adopting new tech
There are a lot of inexpensive tech tools out there that can help your business, especially as you grow online marketplaces. We recommend thorough...
8 Steps to save time
During lockdown, many of us may have more time available (less travelling, only meeting online). Are you using your time as wisely as...
Unlock time and break through your business blocks
How would your business grow if you had time to think? To really think about turning your exciting business ideas into reality. Or time to expand an...