It’s a funny word, Solopreneur. By definition it suggests a solitary, unaided endeavour but, in my experience, it can be anything but. The independence that comes with being your own boss is exciting — you get to come up with the ideas, make the decisions…
‘If you can imagine it, you can achieve it. If you can dream it, you can become it’ — William Arthur Ward (US Motivational Writer) How does that quotation make you feel? Inspired? Or sceptical? Are you generally a ‘glass half empty’ kind of…
What is a Cash Flow Forecast? Why you need one … and a simple guide to creating one for your business. What is a cash flow forecast? In simple terms, a cash flow forecast is a document where you estimate the amount of money that…
Improving your communication skills will benefit you in so many ways, not only making you a better salesperson, but also helping you improve several aspects of your work and personal life. Brad Sugars, Chairman and Founder of ActionCOACH, says that true communication is based upon…
My coaching business is 5 years old! When I joined ActionCOACH I was told that only 1 in 5 businesses survive to their 5th birthday. That could maybe sound a bit daunting when you are taking such a big step, but I guess, at least…
It’s said that first impressions count — it can take a mere 7 seconds to form an opinion on someone, to shape an impression of who they are. This is important for all of us within an everyday social context, but as entrepreneurs and business…
“Next time you attend a networking event, remember to open your heart as well as your business card holder—you might just discover a lifelong friend.” I saw this written somewhere recently and I thought it was spot on. It is certainly true of my experience…
Congratulations! You have leads coming in from your inbound and outbound marketing campaigns. Now, let’s learn how effective communication can move these leads through the funnel and convert into sales. The key to being a successful salesperson is active listening. When you listen to your…
Self-discipline is about doing what you know you need to do even when you don’t feel like it. It enables you to control your emotions and to act at the appropriate time in order to grow your business. Here’s the thing; some days, emotions run…
To achieve outstanding, you need to be outstanding and do outstanding. Build self-discipline to be more productive with these ten simple rituals.
