Creating and managing a business as a solo entrepreneur is one thing, but what about when things take off and you have to hire a whole team to keep things running smoothly? Building a motivated and efficient team requires a totally different set of skills, and it’s vital to ensure you have a high-performing team […]
Effective team communication is essential for maximizing productivity, motivation, and success in any business. It is also key for building and maintaining strong professional relationships across all levels. Taking the time to improve on, and investing in, your office communication will build trust amongst all employees; which has a direct effect on increasing levels of […]
Your personal power, or personal influence, in business comes from recognising who you are and using this in a positive way to gain respect from your employees and create the most success. When you use authority without drawing on your personal power, it will likely lead to compliance from your staff; but when you do […]
How do we create real impact in business? It begins with change, because we can’t create anything differently if we continue to do the same thing. To put that change into effect, it requires action, which is the next step in creating impact. And in taking that action, we aim to drive desired results. Impact = Change > Action > […]
When you think of a failing business, usually you’d assume it must have been due to a lack of money, slow sales, or even poor planning and execution. But in reality, huge business growth and strong sales can be the downfall of small businesses — if they’re completely unprepared for it. When your business grows, […]
As they say in business, sales solve everything. But how do you increase your sales? A great landing page is a must when it comes to converting visitors into paying customers, which is why it’s crucial that you pay attention to the fine print. You only have a few seconds to get the attention of […]
Reinventing your business when you’ve spent years, or perhaps decades, mapping it out and building it up from scratch is daunting. A part of you might resist change because you’re so attached to your business, and it’s become like a child to you. Another part of you might think it’s crazy to pivot in a […]
The only thing we are sure of in life and business is change. It’s unavoidable, and it’s what so many of us fear, because of its uncertainty and unpredictability. Preparing for this as business owners are our job because if we don’t remain fluid in ourselves and our path forward, we risk running ourselves into […]
If you’re looking around at your business and feel like you need to make some big changes, it’s important to take a look at yourself first. Reinventing your business begins with reinventing yourself. What does your life look like? Do you feel fulfilled, and confident? Are you taking care of yourself, emotionally, physically, and spiritually? Do […]
Business is tough enough on its own, without adding a life or business partner to the mix. There are thousands of businesses out there where a spouse, partner, or friend get involved and becomes part of the business. The horror stories of dissolved partnerships and businesses going to the wall, resulting in a split, or […]