Does this get easier?
Does this get easier ?? I’m the first to admit that in the past 20 years that I have been running my own business I have thought to myself (and on more than one occasion 😁): “Does this ever get easier?” And the truth is that many things do get easier and certainly more enjoyable […]
What next for Birkenstock?
What next for Birkenstock shoes? Birkenstock, the 250 year old German sandal company once associated with Steve Jobs and Hippies who make their own yogurt raised $1.48 billion in an initial public offering this week. This is a company which is proud of it’s history of doing good works without much fanfare They long resisted […]
Too many outstanding Gift Vouchers in your business?
Outstanding Gift Vouchers When a new client started working with me recently we first took a look at a review of the business financials and we uncovered a significant amount of outstanding gift vouchers This business sells a lot of gift vouchers and while some are redeemed almost immediately, many remain valid and not redeemed […]
5 steps to build your Pilates Business plan for Nutritional Pilates
Katrina Foe from Nutritional Pilates invited me to run a session for her clients: 5 Steps to build your Pilates Business Plan You can watch the session: No matter what business you are in, you do need a basic Business Plan I like to keep things simple and these 5 steps will help you […]
Your Financial Confidence is Closer than You think; in conversation with Kris Miller, Money...
Money 911 with Kris Miller: I was invited me to be a guest on Money 911 show This is such an honour as this is an amazing Money 911 Show You can watch us click here We discussed why it is so important to talk about money: 2 reasons – the first reason is that […]
Let’s Get Physical; How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World by Danielle Friedman
Book review: Let’s Get Physical; How Women Discovered Exercise and Reshaped the World by Danielle Friedman I’m not sure who recommended this book to me and I wish I could remember so I could thank them and for quite a few reasons. My first reason for enjoying this book so much: Let’s Get Physical […]
4 great reasons to take deposits in your business
When it comes to finding ways to protect or increase your revenue and therefore you income there is a vital question to ask: To take deposits or not to take deposits in your business? This is a hot topic across many industries; fitness, wellness, spa, salons, restaurants (Just recently we were asked to pay a […]
10 reasons business owners hire a business coach
“You need a coach” she said “they’ll keep you on track” “A coach? Really?” he quizzed “Yep! You’re all on your own in that business of yours. You won’t even BE in business Damian if you don’t have someone to help you figure things out and make decisions” she replied. This is a real conversation I […]
The Secret of The Five Percent
The Secret of The Five Percent: A Harvard study found that a five per cent improvement in customer retention can lead to up to an 85 per cent increase in profits. This proves that the relationship you have with your existing customers is important to your overall business. A business with poor retention is like […]