Tag Archives: set up

How to get MORE REFERRALS!

Want to know the most effective , yet under-used strategy to get more referrals? Want more referrals for your business? The best strategy is also the simplest: ask for them. Many business owners feel uncomfortable asking for referrals. They assume that if customers are happy, they will refer others automatically. But that’s not always the case. […]

Park The Bus!

Don’t Park the Bus – The Secret to Business Growth “Park the bus.” This phrase was made famous by José Mourinho in 2004 when he was Chelsea’s manager. He used it to describe a defensive Tottenham team that focused entirely on protecting their goal rather than attacking. But what does this have to do with your […]

Sad News This Week

Time is Running Out – How will you use your days? Sad news this week. Sven-Göran Eriksson, the former England manager, has been told he has just one year left to live—at best. A stark reminder that time is our most precious resource. It makes you think, doesn’t it? How Much Time Do You Have Left? […]

Sharp rise in businesses going bust….

UK Businesses at Risk – Don’t Let Yours Be One of Them New data from the BBC reveals a sharp rise in the number of UK companies at risk of going bust. Economic uncertainty, rising costs, and increased competition are making survival harder than ever. Many business owners are feeling the pressure, struggling to maintain cash flow, […]

Who you listen to matters!

When it comes to your business who do you listen to? Your spouse? Your parents? Your friends? Your neighbours? The postman? Your accountant? Your staff? Your competitors? None of these people have ever been in your shoes. Not many of these people have owned a business. They haven’t owned a business like your business. It’s […]

65%!

Sixty-Five Percent (65%) of businesses Data shows that 20% of all new businesses fail within the first 2 years of opening. 45% fail within the first 5 years of opening AND 65% of all businesses fail within the first 10 years of opening! The most common reasons are: Don’t let this happen to your business. […]

Marketing Pillars

The 4 Pillars of Marketing: A Blueprint for Business Growth Every successful marketing strategy is built on key marketing pillars. These pillars create a strong foundation for business growth, helping you attract the right customers, increase brand awareness, and drive sales. If your marketing is struggling, chances are one of these pillars is missing. 1. […]

Good at Your Job Not at Your Business?

You’re at work. You’re employed. And VERY good at what you do. Maybe you’re a dentist, a teacher, a builder, a chef, an accountant. You know what to do. You could do this job with your eyes shut, you show others what to do. After coming home from work, you laugh & you sleep. So […]