There’s No ‘I’ in Team: How to Get the Best out of Your Team and Grow Your Business

Do you have a vision for your business, but often feel like your team aren’t getting behind it? And are there signs that your team don’t feel valued and supported by you, either? Have you ever shared your vision with them, included them in decision-making, and encouraged them to contribute ideas? If not, then you … Read more

10 All Too Real Reasons You Need a Management Consultant

It isn’t easy running a business. Just when you think you’ve mastered one thing, something else comes along, whether it’s new legislation, new technology, new competition, or new customer demands. And that’s just for starters. I haven’t even mentioned hiring the right employees and keeping them happy, productive, and motivated. No wonder you feel like … Read more

How Being More Compassionate Can Benefit Your Business

Whether we like it or not, things happen in life that can make us feel stressed and unhappy. Whether it’s an unmanageable workload or having to work with a difficult colleague at work, or personal problems, every single one of us would benefit from being shown some compassion. This is where many organisations fall down. … Read more

What to Do When There are Divisions in Your Team

Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner. Today I want to talk about what to do when divisions appear in your work team. There’s no better feeling than being part of … Read more

The Art of Delegation for Small Business Owners

As a small business owner, you’re probably driven, ambitious, and used to doing everything yourself. You’re the head of sales and marketing, customer service rep, administrator, and more. But if you’re spending your days doing the small stuff, how will your business ever grow?  Trying to take care of every detail yourself can be exhausting … Read more