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When asked ‘How do you eat an elephant?’ most of us can parrot out ‘One bite at a time’. It may be a challenge to focus on a full year which is why you find that big and successful businesses break it down to quarters. The final quarter of the year is a great opportunityRead more

‘Adapt or Die’ always seemed a somewhat dramatic statement, particularly considering that it is credited to relate to Darwin’s Theory of Evolution within which he says it is not the strongest nor the most intelligent but those who most adapt to change that will survive. My initial training was in the area of finance, atRead more

‘Never let a good crisis go to waste’ was the maxim of one of my early mentors, more frequently attributed to Churchill. This would be at the time when most people were looking for an exit rather than a solution to a problem. However, the proposal does merit reflection. A good crisis can be ofRead more

The month of January was named after the Roman God Janus, the God of portals and doorways, frequently depicted as a two headed God looking in both directions at the same time. His purpose was to protect from evil and wrongdoers January is the perfect month to review and assess what has happened over theRead more

Employers who genuinely care about their Employees generally get an excellent return on such investment: productivity improvements. Supporting Employees to take proper breaks and vacations and encouraging them to make time for rest, relaxation and recreation is not just about being nice: Holidays Make Good Business Sense! Focus & Productivity We are all familiar withRead more

If the most important aspect of future success in business is having a vision that provides you with focus and clarity, then the realisation of your vision comes packaged as goals leading to action. As always, it is best to learn from those who have gone before, those who already have achieved success. There isRead more

The basic rule when it comes to business accounting is: Keep it simple Keep it consistent and Keep it current Unless you run an accounting office or book-keeping service, book-keeping and accounts are not the core element of your business. Accordingly, you should out-source this activity as soon as possible. Give it to someone whoRead more

Michael Gerber is possibly the most quoted Small Business Advisor that we have on this planet. One of his most repeated ideas is that of the definition of the Business Owner being ‘a technician who has had an entrepreneurial seizure.’ That makes sense. Experience over thirty years has brought me in touch with three typesRead more

The people who are doing the work are the moving force behind the Macintosh. My job is to create a space for them, to clear out the rest of the organization and keep it at bay. Steve Jobs Good or bad employees are determined by the choices that you make on recruitment. Everything that youRead more

I am often asked ‘What are the Critical Elements of Business to Focus On?’ My considered response is simple but effective: Make profit this month (not next month and not next year) and Bring in More Cash than you Pay Out this month (which means that your overdraft is down or your cash balance isRead more