Trial and error is a very slow way to learn. So take inspiration from these 101 famous quotes by entrepreneurs and famous people to learn in the fastest way possible – from somebody else’s life, without wasting your own. People like Steve Jobs, Alan Sugar, Richard Branson, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos all have a…
This article shows you how to come up with unique selling point ideas so that your business can stand out from the crowd. You will learn how to identify what customers really want, brainstorm 5 ways to become different, and get a checklist of where to use your USP to make your business stronger. Without…
It takes the average business 21 years to double sales in the UK, after adjusting for inflation. For the average business, growth is painfully slow. This article explains how to double your sales in a year or two. 3.6% was the average growth rate for a UK small to medium-sized business between 2012 and 2020…
“How on earth did we run out of blue widgets???”, screamed Freddy, the agitated fictional boss of Widgets-R-Us. Ah, I hear you say. Freddy’s firm needs a dashboard tracking all of the critical numbers to keep his business healthy. This blog post is just in the nick of time, then… To be in control of…
This article has 8 powerful tips to increase profit margins for small business. In fact, they will increase profit for any business, from the many solopreneur businesses through to larger enterprises. I have been coaching businesses for the past 18 years and have helped hundreds of businesses to double their sales and profits. This article…
One fear above all others makes business owners lose sleep. It’s the same fear your cash flow forecast can fix… The fear of running out of money. The cash flow forecast helps you to sleep in peace by giving you confidence in how much money your business will have in the bank within the next…
Business growth in recession starts in your mind, not the numbers, strategies or economy. There’s a motivational postcard I once saw with a soaring eagle. The caption below it read “your attitude determines your altitude”. There is truth in this statement, no matter how twee it may sound.
There are two broad types of marketing and in this article you’ll learn what they are, and why you should always focus on the second type – direct-response marketing – if you run your own business. Don’t Copy Big-Brand Advertising… Small businesses often copy tactics they see being used in ads by big businesses. That’s…
Do you sometimes feel like you are not performing to your true potential? But can’t quite figure out what’s wrong or not quite working for you? If so, you’re definitely not alone, and this post will explain the essential traits for business success and show that you can increase your performance and grow your business…
When you work hard to build and grow your business, it’s a bitter pill to swallow when your business just gets stuck and won’t go any faster. It’s like a car with a flat wheel – you spend all your time and energy just trying to go in a straight line. There’s no way you’re…