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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.

Karen
1 day ago4 min read
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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.

Karen
Nov 36 min read
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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!).

Karen
Oct 74 min read
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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.

Karen
Aug 276 min read
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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.

Karen
Jul 314 min read
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Setting up an Ops Department
How a software testing consultancy grew by setting up an effective operational/back-office function with Karen as the Ops Director

Karen
Jun 191 min read
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How Salentis streamlined its sales and operation processes with Capsule CRM
A bid and proposal management consultancy implemented Capsule CRM to manage sales, project onboarding and associates.

Karen
Jun 163 min read
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How an electrical services company increased revenue by 600%; in six years
Learn how an electrical services company increased its revenue by 600%

Karen
Jun 163 min read
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How a consultancy increased its capacity to grow
Proposal writing consultancy brought in Karen to provide Operational support to increase capacity of the business

Karen
Jun 133 min read
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Capsule CRM implemented for a growing team
Implementation of Capsule CRM for a growing team in a consultancy to provide visibility of the business, improve efficiency, improve sales conversions, manage projects and reduce reliance on the owner.

Karen
Apr 72 min read
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Implementation of Capsule CRM to improve sales
<p>How a small consultancy practice developed its processes and systems enabling it to grow and eventually sell.</p>

Karen
Apr 72 min read
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Capsule CRM implementation to manage projects
Implementation of Capsule CRM to provide management of associates and projects for a small consultancy.

Karen
Apr 72 min read
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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

Karen
Apr 19, 20234 min read
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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.

Karen
Feb 8, 20233 min read
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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!

Karen
Nov 4, 20213 min read
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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.

Karen
Nov 3, 20214 min read
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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.

Karen
May 27, 20166 min read
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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.

Karen
May 13, 20165 min read
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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

Karen
May 2, 20164 min read
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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. ...

Karen
Mar 19, 20167 min read
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