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May 9, 2016
Get A Grip Book Review
Reading time: 3 minutes

As a business coach I’ve come across lots of different business models and management systems – some good others debatable.
I’ve read lots of books too and each one promises to help the struggling business owner.
Here is my review of Get a Grip.

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April 21, 2016
Delegate Elevate Terminate Automate
Reading time: 4 minutes

A business owner’s life is a very busy one! But it doesn’t have to be that way. Why is it that some business owners work part time, have lots of holidays, but you have your nose to the grind stone 24/7? Well, the so called ‘part-timers’ have worked out how to get things done efficiently and effectively.

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January 15, 2016
Setting Big Business Goals Can Be Destructive
Reading time: 2 minutes

Goal setting can be tricky. It’s tempting to say that you’re going to double the business in 3 years; uplift sales by 40% next year or lose a stone in weight. Sometimes a goal can just be too big; The Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG).

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December 23, 2015
Are you Ready for 2016?
Reading time: 2 minutes

It’s that time of year again; time to take stock of the past year and decide what you are going to do differently next year. Regardless of when your financial year starts, there is always a natural break point over the festive period.

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December 10, 2015
Shhh Don’t Tell Anyone, They Won’t Notice
Reading time: 2 minutes

Oh but they do….. and when (not if) you’re found out it’s going to be expensive, very expensive!
It takes years to build a reputation and minutes to destroy it.

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November 28, 2015
When To Use Pay What You Want As a Tactic
Reading time: 3 minutes

Do you have difficultly pricing your products and services?
Have you considered asking your customers to just pay what they think it’s worth? This non-pushy pricing approach is gaining many fans.

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November 15, 2015
Event Marketing: Building Your Brand
Reading time: 4 minutes

Running any event costs money so you’ll need to make sure that you get a great ROI. I’m pleased to say that The Events Structure have put this interesting blog together to help you through the maze.

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November 3, 2015
What is the Value of Free?
Reading time: 2 minutes

My question is, does telling someone that something is free but it’s really worth £x make them buy or download it? Read my answer.....

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October 23, 2015
Business Event - Mixing Up Your Marketing Methods
Reading time: 3 minutes

Whether you’re an established business or an enthusiastic entrepreneur, staying one step ahead of the competition is key. Traditional marketing techniques are being overtaken by innovative approaches to brand promotion - and mixing up your marketing methods will keep your brand fresh. A guest post from Display Wizard

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The Grown-Up Business Blog Helping Business Owners Solve Problems

Welcome to the Grown-Up Business blog. It’s a mixture of business insights, useful information, challenging comment, every day observations as well as some techy bits; all designed to help you grow your business into whatever you want it to be.

I love writing these for you; they’re thought-provoking, interesting and informative. Please feel free to share them with others.

I’m constantly curious: thinking, reading, learning and implementing positive change with my business coaching and mentoring. I continually share my insights so check back for new content. Why not re-read some of my older posts: they’re still relevant for today.

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