Connectors – the most important people you can meet when you’re networking
I’m a big fan of networking as a tactic to build a business. I’m such a big fan, that I’ve…
How
The “how” section of my blog is full of delicious and useful tips on how to run a successful business, all gleaned from my experience of running my own businesses, and the hundreds of different companies I’ve helped to grow over the years. Get stuck in…
Standing for something
One of my clients asked me for advice about a blog post she’d written today. She’d tested the article on…
A third, a third and a third pricing model. Does it work?
I’ve been working with several professional services firms recently, a nice smattering of lawyers, accountants and consultants. There’s a tradition…
Why your employees are not the same as you
Employee engagement in a small business is difficult. The dream of most small business owners is to clone ourselves. We’d…
Why you don’t need a non executive director or NED
Often an ambitious business owner, often a technology business, asks me about getting a Non Executive Director or NED. Sometimes…
How to get an apprentice or intern to help boost your business
I was chatting to an old client yesterday. He was complaining that many of his competitors can undercut his prices…
Make it super easy for people to buy
We spend a lot of time trying to get people’s attention, trying to get them to come along to our…
The power of direct debits
This article is all about how to harness the power of direct debits for small business. You probably know already…
