Thames Water will run out of money in 6 months. Denby had traded for 217 years and despite flagging this issue and the company went bust 6 weeks later. When will your business run out of money? This is a critical question for start ups developing a disruptive products and services. But as businesses start […]

One of the biggest gripes I consistently hear from businesses is “the banks just won't lend money any more, they are no help at all”! But they are very helpful when they have the facts. You spend hours, days perfecting a 9-slide pitch deck to attract money from equity investors, you have a sales plan […]

- even though you’re working hard! You’re not disorganised. Your business just isn’t clear. Most small business owners I work with say some version of this: “I just need to get more organised.” But when we look a little closer, that’s not actually the problem. They’re not lazy. They’re not lacking discipline. And they’re definitely […]

Companies fall into two camps, they either plan for the calendar year or for the tax year. For those on the calendar cycle, this is the half-time whistle. Time to regroup for a much improved second half. Just watch England’s first round World Cup match to see how 2 halves can be very different. For […]

It’s planning season. And in many businesses, the process still starts the same way: The FD sets a number. A percentage up.A percentage down.Or a target that needs to “fit the budget.” But here’s the real question: Is that number based on a plan—or is the plan being built around the number? Budget Led Planning […]

I'm jumping on the 2016 bandwagon! What was happening in 2016 for small businesses? Does 2016 give as an idea on how current trends may play out...?

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. […]

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.

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