For some businesses, it’s getting a little quiet and a little harder to convert prospects into customers. For others, it’s busier than ever. Whilst my tips here are specifically geared to help the business which is finding things are getting tougher and harder, if you’re doing very well, still have a read. It’s all solid,…
I’ve coached a lot of businesses over the years and a good number have had partners. Some have worked out very well, and some, well, haven’t been so great. What I believe as an experienced business coach is that it’s important to have agreements, whether that be client agreements, employment agreements or, in this case,…
Just like businesses have a brand, some individuals do as well. Personal branding is used in many instances; perhaps to compliment a business brand (like Sir Richard Branson and Virgin), or perhaps used to advance your career, used by politicians, performers, and frequently used by consultants, advisors and coaches. Often in fact, the personal brand…
Whilst I’ve been helping Aussie businesses for more than 35 years, now in 2023 celebrating 15 years of Business Coaching, I thought it was timely to share some of my biggest learnings. Being a coach is hard work, but it’s also exceedingly satisfying. I spoke a couple of months ago to a client I’ve coached…
These really should not be a secret, and it’s out there. But hey, if I said “15 boring business things you’ve gotta do” you probably wouldn’t have even given this article a second look! Not that I think any of these is boring; it’s exciting when you focus on your business and grow a business…
Some business owners are very sensible with their money and others are very wasteful. Consider the ‘toothpaste effect’. When you have a full tube of toothpaste, you slop it around, put tonnes on your brush and can be wasteful. However, when you get to the end of the tube (especially if you don’t have a…
Feeling stressed, burnt out, maybe doing big hours and starting to experience headaches or shoulder and neck pain? Feeling a sense of dread, frustration or starting to dread going to work or into your business? Glued to your computer screen and/or working huge hours? Getting snappy with people, especially those closest to you, such as…
In my prior blog titled Shaking Hands, Avoiding Shaking Hands & Hugging, I covered: How to correctly shake hands How to shake hands with women How to avoid shaking hands (for health reasons). If you’ve not read that one yet, click here and have a read first. So, now onto part B of this…
Many businesses that I coach are interested in growing. Growing can be so many different things: Simply, more sales A new product, range or service An additional branch, location or work gang Franchising or licensing, or even World domination! But rather than saying “I’m just going to do it”, first take some steps: Work…
With the announcement this month of Landmark Building & Developments (Qld) Pty Ltd going into liquidation, I thought it was timely to reiterate a few points. This article is geared towards tradies and subcontractors and if you’re a builder, then I’ve some tips for you below. Please understand two things: I am NOT anti- builders…