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Simple Ways To Reduce Costs
Usually, my messages are about sales and driving the top line of your business. However, this time I want to talk about something different. And this is task I undertake at the end of every quarter in each of our businesses. I review our costs. I always find £000s of...
10 Important Tips for Becoming A Better Listener In Sales
Active listening is a communication technique that helps increase understanding and rapport between a speaker and a listener. Rather than passively listening to the person talking (or not listening at all), the active listener pays close attention to the other...
Boosting Productivity: A Guide for Small to Medium Business Owners
In the fast-paced world of small to medium businesses (SMBs), being productive is crucial for success. In this blog, we will explore the meaning of productivity, how it can be measured, and most importantly, effective strategies to enhance productivity in your work...
How to Boost Summer Sales
The summer holiday season often presents a challenge for businesses as customers prioritise holidays and leisure activities. However, with the right strategies, business owners can still make sales and thrive during August. In this blog, we'll explore actionable tips...
Don’t Let ‘no shows’ Hit Your Sales
It’s great to see so many businesses reopening and customer demand being so high. After many months of not being able to eat in restaurant, get a hair cut or visit the dentist it's wonderful that consumers are getting out and about.. As you know I work across a number...
3 Things To Do To Restart Your Business After Lockdown
Have you restarted your business after lockdown? After being closed for a while, it can sometimes be hard to getting trading again. Perhaps you’ve lost your business mojo? Or just lost momentum so you need a boost to get moving again. To help you get into the swing of...
5 Reasons To Create A Subscription Service
Many businesses only generate income when they are open and trading. This means that every day is a new challenge to maximise revenue whilst without over committing to costs. One way of overcoming this is by creating a subscription service. Subscription services are a...
3 Opportunities Business Owners Should Take Now
The COVID-19 crisis has made all business owners stop and think about their business. And their future. We think there are three opportunities that you could take today to improve your future and that of your business. Opportunity One: Take time to think clearly There...
Business Benefits Of Bookending Your Day
Success rarely happens by chance. It is generally the result of having a clear goal, setting out the steps to get there and adopting the right habits. But it’s also true that as a business owner, often time is not our own. Our carefully set plan for the day goes awry...
More Tips For Business Owners During The COVID-19 Crisis
In the face of adversity, we as business owners don’t always have a choice as to what happens to us, as recent events have shown. We do however have a choice as to how we react. In my view now is a time to be strong, show leadership and take as much control over the...
