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Explore my latest thoughts and general tips on building a profitable business.
If you'd like to see how I've worked with my clients - check out the case studies.
Creating a resource planning app for small businesses
If you use freelance consultants to deliver your projects and find resource planning a challenge - here's an availability app, that could help.
Why won’t those pesky clients pay their invoices? Top tips on how to minimise the risk of late payment.
12 top tips on how to get your clients to pay their invoices on time.
Can't business plan, won't business plan?
A staggering 75% of small business owners don't have a plan to run their business.
Whilst it can be overwhelming, I show you a six step planning process that will help you focus on your 12 month targets (and achieve them!).
5 reasons why I might not be a good fit for you (for small business growth)
Straight talking ops expert for small B2B service businesses. But I'm not for everyone - this blog explains why.
The importance of having a CRM. 10 Myths That Might Be Holding You Back
The ten most common reasons small businesses don't use CRMs and having one will help you manage relationships and delivery, streamline processes, and grow.
How to improve the efficiency of your organisation
To get your business working like clockwork, you need three elements to be working in harmony ; People, Process and Technology
Do you have a plan for your business?
Business planning is challenging for many small business owners who are too busy running their businesses to plan! Here are three simple ways to help you plan.
Streamlining a process using Calendly
Using an online calendar tool like Calendly allows you to create an automated process for bookings which means appointments can be made whilst you sleep!
6 ways to manage your associates to get the best from them
Keeping your associates happy and engaged with your business is key to your consultancy success. I outline six ways to manage your associates effectively.
Why a low price strategy is not a good option for small business owners
Offering low prices can backfire. This blog explains the reasons why and how to make sure you price correctly for the value you deliver as a small business owner.
5 key factors to get right to have a successful business
The five factors that determine the success of the best companies and the five steps you can take to develop your processes that will result in increased productivity, profitabiity and high quality delivery.
Lead magnet or lead repeller – How not to attract customers
When is a lead magnet not a lead magnet? When it repels! A lead magnet is an item of value that you give away for free in exchange for some information about the person wanting that item – usually their email address. They get something of value, you get a new contact for your mailing lists and hopefully someone who is more receptive to your offerings (on the assumption they were interested in your item of value). The value item can be an e-book, a list of top tips, a how t
The perils of not having a shareholder agreement - a true story
Do you have a shareholder agreement? Hands up if there is more than one director in your business and that you all of you have shares. ...
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