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Running a business often feels like a constant stream of decisions. Some are small. Some carry significant consequences. Many happen quickly because the day-to-day demands…

Running a business usually entails making decisions with incomplete information and uncertain consequences. You weigh the options, consider the risks, talk it through with a…

Running a SME business usually relies on quick decision making, relying on instinct, and at times, a small circle of trusted people. Early on, that…

Effective 90-day planning will keep your business agile amid daily operations, economic shifts, and uncertainties like elections or supply chain risks. Quarterly resets are essential…

Most teams want to do great work. But often, they’re not sure what matters most. They’re busy: working hard, jumping into meetings, solving problems, yet…

5th of May, 2022

Business can be a little hectic, and often we yearn for stable conditions where the variables are predictable and consistent. When we operate in an inflationary economy, few things are stable. There will be casualties, but so too will there be significant opportunities for the focused and brave.

18th of March, 2021

Creating your budget in the first place may be the biggest hurdle to overcome. If so, and you have not created one before then just make a start.

2nd of December, 2021

Have you come across or experienced the ‘Great Resignation’ concept that many companies are facing?

Employees are looking for more meaning in their work; they have higher expectations in relation to what they must ‘give up’ in order to secure employment; for many they have boundless opportunities to improve their quality of life and potential earnings through alternate employment options. Add to this, our current unemployment rate is critically low (yes, that is not entirely good for the economy!), so based on the traditional Supply-Demand curve, the headwinds are against us as employers.

Lasting business improvement is made by making continual and consistent 1% improvements – this is one of those 1%’ers you should consider.

August 11, 2022

Productive vs. Unproductive Conflicts in your Business

Most business owners know they need to track performance, but choosing how to track it is where things get murky. Do you need a dashboard?…

You’ve decided to run a 360-degree review in your business. Smart move. Done right, it’s a powerful way to understand how your team experiences leadership,…

You’ve just completed a 360-degree review. There’s a mix of comments, ratings, and themes, some expected, some surprising. Now what? This is the moment where…