“Mentoring is a brain to pick, an ear to listen, and a push in the right direction.” — John Crosby The opportunity to learn from a mentor can do more for a small business owner than any course, educational program, or degree. Being a mentee means you get the benefit of first-hand experience, without having to […]
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In our last blog we talked about the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) to help grow your numbers. Of course the measures themselves are pointless if there is never any discussion about them. Here’s a simple and highly effective way to link those KPIs with a reporting and accountability framework. First make sure […]
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The most important step in taking control of your business performance is to understand your numbers. Imagine you are a Doctor and your business is your patient. The financial reports give you the symptoms of the good or poor health of your business. Having a good understanding of the reports enables you to pinpoint areas […]
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I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should be doing? First some practical distinctions to compare working ‘on’ and working ‘in’. Working ‘On’ Your business (Essentially Planning) Working ‘In’ your business […]
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It’s all very well to grow your business by generating new leads but if you can’t convert enough of them into customers then you’ll waste a lot of money on marketing. The higher your sales conversion rate, the higher your return on your investment in marketing. Here are 5 simple ways to increase the rate […]
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In our last blog we talked about the importance of key performance indicators (KPIs) to help grow your numbers. Of course the measures themselves are pointless if there is never any discussion about them. Here’s a simple and highly effective way to link those KPIs with a reporting and accountability framework. First make sure […]
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