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Business planning is vital if you what your business to be a success. But these plans don’t have to be 40 pages long. Short and sweet is the best way to go. You will have seen my 3 Pieces of Paper™ approach to business planning which means you can have a very workable business plan […]

Starting a new business is an exciting, but scary journey filled with opportunities and challenges. While every new entrepreneur dreams of success, you must be aware of the common pitfalls that can derail you. In this blog, we'll explore three common mistakes that start-up businesses often make and provide tips on how to avoid them. […]

Top 10 Proven Ways to Find New Clients for Your Business Are you looking to expand your client base and grow your business? Finding new clients is essential for sustained growth and success. Whether you're a freelancer, a small business owner, or a seasoned entrepreneur, attracting new clients can sometimes feel like a daunting task. […]

Let's talk about something that can be a bit tricky - raising prices when money is tight. The temptation is to hold off in case you lose sales. But if you don’t put up your prices you’ll soon go out of business and you’ll be letting down lots of your paying customers. I bet that […]

Over the years I have found that business have lots of challenges but the top 2 are usually Not enough money, or Not enough customers This blog focuses on finding your ideal customers. So, let's dive in and discover how you can find yours! Keep an eye out for the Money blog! Understand Who You […]

One of my favourite questions to ask a new client is… “Tell me how you got to where you are now? Even if it’s a long story, it tells me a lot about the business owner and their business.

This week I was asked... 'What 3 things can business owners do right now to ride this (still) bumpy period and succeed? Read on to discover 3 Must-Do's when business is bumpy....

As a business owner you will fall into one of two camps: you will work a lot more than the average UK employee or a lot less. Learn how an hour a day can be transformative.....

Learn what the 5 main barriers to your business growth are and how you can overcome them and accelerate your growth.