Overthinking and Under-Executing in Business Planning
Progress beats perfection every day of the week. This is evident every day of the week with business planning. The number one thing that holds a lot of people back from making progress on their business plans is fine-tuning until they have the plan perfect.
Demystifying Your Vision, Purpose & Values
Taking the time to plan out your business vision, purpose and values isn’t just a warm, fuzzy, feel-good topic, its the bedrock of your business culture. It’s important to have the right culture for your business to get the best possible results. “Culture eats strategy
How to Benchmark Your Business
For many business owners, determining the success of a business comes down to how much profit the company makes. This is a bit of a vanity metric and it’s really important to look at wider business benchmarks. Of course, finances are an important measure of
Top 8 Reasons to Hire a Business Advisor in 2023
As 2022 fades to a close and the uncertainty of last year spills over into 2023, it’s no wonder why more businesses than ever are working with business advisors and coaches to prepare for whatever might happen next. Before you move on from 2022, take
Affordable Marketing Ideas for Small Businesses
Every business needs a variety of marketing ideas at their fingertips. Yet the potentially high costs associated with marketing campaigns has meant many business owners are unwilling to even consider attempting anything. However, business marketing doesn’t need to be an expensive exercise. Just note though
How to Grow Your Network Without Networking Events
Networking can be a key way to keep your business growing. Regardless of your industry or business size, it is hard to ignore the benefits of forming professional networks for potential partnerships, expanding your client base, and scaling up. However, while we are all constantly
B2B vs B2C: Pros and Cons of Two Different Business Models
You’ve got a fabulous idea for a new business but are unsure about which business model you should work with. We take a look at B2B vs B2C to help you decide if selling to customers is right for you, or you’d prefer to sell
The Questions to Ask Yourself During Your Business Recovery from COVID-19
As small business owners plan for how they will operate after COVID-19, there are some important business questions to be asked about the coming business recovery. These questions will help you determine what adaptations you want to keep, whether your business model is working, and
Five Ways to Increase Profitability
For many small businesses, the best way to increase profitability is to increase turnover, as there’s no limit to sales but there is a limit to how much you can reduce your costs. Let’s look at how you can focus on each of the five