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Business ResourcesLeadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do!
Leadership is a matter of how to be, not how to do! This week I have had at least 3-4 discussions around customer services, so of course, it is on my mind! Leadership is a matter of thinking differently and being able to handle the challenges that are thrown at you....
Simplify Your Business Systems –
No one starts their business dreaming of owning a job. But often they end up doing exactly that — they become slaves to their business.
Marketing Matters – Are you Ready?
A marketing plan is a living document that is subject to constant changes. Changes can be made as per performance, business growth and customers changing needs. Customer relationships can be weak or strong according to the marketing methods that you use.
Empower, Enhance and Energise
3 tips to Start an Adventitious and Successful 2023 New year EMPOWER YOUR BUSINESS: - start with the end in mind. The more focused you are, the easier it is to implement. Set your goals, strategies, and action at the beginning of the year. Keep them in mind every...
Acknowledge, Reflect and Prepare
Regardless of how last year went, you will have learned more than you knew the previous year. It would be a big mistake to break for the holidays without having mined this year’s successes and challenges for insights you can carry forward.
Know Your Price
Understanding Your Numbers: Here are a few tips to help you understand what your “Profit and Loss” is telling you.
Know your numbers: Profitability vs Building Value
Understanding the difference between your Profit and Loss report and your Balance Sheet and what they actually mean!
Success in business is often different for different people but at the end of the day, It is about profitability and value. A business can have a wonderful brand and reputation however to enable it to be sustainable it needs to be both profitable and build its value in assets.
What Are Your Strengths ?
Do You Know Your Strengths? Take some time to consider what you believe are the strengths of your business. These could be seen in terms of your staff, products, customer loyalty, processes, or location. Evaluate what your business does well; it could be your...
Improving your Productivity and Bottom line
Inproving your productivity is all about your systems and the HABITS you have developed within your business over the years of operating. But we often become complacent! This article offers 8 actions you can adopt to get on top of your systems, improving your productivity and your bottom line.