When we set out on a fishing trip or hike, we always check the weather forecast. It’s no different in business. The forecast tells us if there’s bad weather (poor cashflow) in store based on the direction we’re heading. Your forecast will tell you: Whether you have...
We've all heard of a "Unique Selling Point", or USP. But what exactly is it? Making your business stand out in a crowded market can be a challenge, but differentiating your business will be key to attracting the right customers and giving them a reason to...
You’re in business, congratulations, that takes courage and commitment. But how do you build a better business - one that brings you the success you're looking for? It’s not easy, and at times you might find yourself questioning why you’re even doing it, but you’re here...
If you want to reduce bottlenecks in your business and increase efficiency, you need an organisation chart - simply redefining your structure won’t be enough. There are five things which are critical to getting the best from your organisation structure: Keep it visual. Your Organisation Chart...
Generating leads is the biggest challenge faced by many business owners, and having a decent marketing plan is crucial to success. And if you want more enquiries, leads and sales, that means investing in more marketing. If you’ve never attempted any marketing of your business, creating...
Making time to look over your financial reports each month is an important task for any business owner. If you are not taking the time to do this, either because you’re too busy, or perhaps you don’t really understand what you’re looking at and it...
The coronavirus pandemic has forced a significant amount of change and upheaval onto you and your team – in a very short amount of time, and it's now more important than ever to safeguard your team's mental health. We’ve gone from ‘business as usual’ to...
The purpose of a business is to make money, and that means you have to know the difference between profit and cash flow. Net profit is what you have left after you deduct all your business expenses from all your revenue. You change net profit only...
Not all business owners want to grow their business. Some may just want to regain control. Afterall, your business is there to serve you; you shouldn’t be a slave to it. So, how do you regain that much needed control? There are three essential tools all...
Whatever your business, it’s likely that COVID-19 will be impacting you. You may be dealing with stock shortages, exporting issues, disrupted travel plans or a sales downturn due to tourist drop off. The key now is to plan ahead for this disruption. Here is a summary of...