Published 9 July 2015. Updated 14 October 2026. Having a business coach is not a luxury, but rather a necessity you cannot afford to skip. When you’re not performing your best, then you are potentially missing out on business, opportunities and potential profit. Working with a business coach will help you in so many…
In small business, it’s often common that life partners and spouses work together in the business. This can work extremely well, or less so, depending on how you approach the business relationship and how you treat each other. I’m no marriage counsellor, but as a Business Coach, I guide people on how to deal with…
For many small business owner, there are often times when we feel overwhelmed and that sense of pressure building up. It can occur for many reasons. It may be that we have too much on our plate and limited time. There may be a specific frustration or challenge. It might be that you’re overworked and…
When you change your Australian business structure, for example, move from being a sole trader to a company, there is quite a bit you need to do. It’s not as simple as ‘just ask your accountant’ and then add Pty Ltd to your Xero invoice. In fact, don’t do that second part – I’ll explain…
In business, it isn’t uncommon to be asked to quote. The reality is that it’s a cost of doing business, but there are a few things to consider, particularly how to manage the situation when you’re simply being ‘used’. This might be to drive the price down, be used to get ideas from, or simply…
Helen Harrison, a highly experienced Marriage Counsellor, has kindly shared some tips around successfully being a couple in business – something which is often common in small businesses. Have a read; she’s shared some excellent advice. Running a business together can be one of the most rewarding experiences a couple shares. You build…
A good friend of mine, who is an experienced Finance Broker, uses this expression all the time – ‘The Devil is in the Detail’. It applies to so many aspects of our personal and business lives. When we miss little details, which turn out to be not so little, that is when problems (often quite…
Now firstly, before you dismiss this article because you don’t think of yourself as a ‘salesperson ’, if you’re in business, then you’re in sales. If you deal with prospective customers or potential new clients, you’re (to some degree) in sales. You might be a business owner, receptionist, manager or yes, the BDM or Sales…
In the world of business, not all products are tangible. While many businesses sell physical goods, there is a whole other realm of commerce that revolves around services. Businesses that sell services are not selling products, but rather, selling the intangible or invisible, being that they are selling a service. This can present a unique…
Is a business owner simply born? No, usually they are ‘made’. Many a business owner started out as an employee and, for whatever reason, decided to become a business owner. Whether you’re 25 or 75, here are some good and practical tips and thoughts on how to move from employee to becoming a small business…