Struggling to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner? Not many business owners admit they are struggling to pay themselves. Some see it as a sign of failure. But often the same owners are more comfortable talking about other business problems. The truth is one of the main reasons to start a business is to build […]
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Why Underperforming Employees Matter Underperforming employees are one of the most frequently discussed topics in mastermind sessions. It’s a challenge that takes up too much management time and can be emotionally draining. This blog draws on real experiences from business owners and mastermind members, rather than offering formal HR advice. The Common Pattern There’s a […]
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Business Survival Strategies During Economic Uncertainty: Is This Like Covid Again? Looking for business survival strategies during economic uncertainty? Back in March 2020, Paul Simpson and I set up a free online mastermind group for small business owners seeking advice and support with the ever-changing situation with lockdown, furloughing (remember that!). Now with tariffs, trade […]
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How to Prioritise Tasks as a Business Owner When Everything Feels Urgent Learning how to prioritise tasks as a business owner is crucial when everything seems urgent. It can sometimes feel like an emotional roller coaster – full of highs and lows. Often in those low periods, we can all feel like everything is urgent […]
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You’re Not Alone: How 70% of Business Owners Battle Imposter Syndrome Do you ever sit in your office, looking at your business achievements, and think “I just got lucky” or “Soon everyone will realise I don’t know what I’m doing”? If so, you’re experiencing what many successful business owners face: imposter syndrome. And here’s the […]
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Managing People Problems in Small Business: 6 Critical Solutions Managing people problems in small business is one of the most challenging aspects of running a company. As a mastermind facilitator for the past five years, I’ve seen how these challenges consistently impact business growth and create unnecessary stress. Let’s explore the six most common people […]
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Managing the Entrepreneur’s ‘Monkey Mind’: Strategies for Mental Well-Being As a business founder and owner, the journey can sometimes feel overwhelming, leading to a restless, unfocussed and scattered state of mind often referred to as the ‘monkey mind.’ This blog explores the mental health challenges faced by entrepreneurs and offers practical strategies to manage […]
Read More Exiting Your Business: Essential Questions to Get the Best Price The Freedom Fighters: Loyal Business Owners Who Are the Freedom Fighters? When exiting you may fall somewhere between being a serial entrepreneur moving onto your next challenge and simply closing down your business. For many owners of micro and small businesses there is only one […]
Read More Too many meetings… A long time ago in a previous life I went to loads of meetings. Corporate-type meetings – leadership team ones, departments ones, multiple project ones and even some off-site ones with the occasional over-nighter. I must admit some were a waste of time. Plus, on some days the meeting schedule controlled my […]
Read More Give me feedback……… Likes, views, comments, shares, customer surveys, buyer reviews. Even feedback when using a public toilet! But what about receiving feedback when you’re the business owner? Especially if you are sole business owner or director – you’re on your own. If you are a business owner how often do you ask members of […]
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