Building a business that operates independently of its owner increases its appeal and value to potential buyers. Bill Withers understands this all too well, he’s the Founder of ADAPT by Design, and former owner of global, geoscience tech company, acQuire.… Read more

Give your team the tools to do their job and watch your business shine. That’s one of the messages from Diederik Gelderman, a successful veterinarian, who now advises others – not just vets – on how to grow successful businesses via his consulting firm, Turbo Charge Your Practice.… Read more

As business owners, we often get stuck in the day-to-day activities, and neglect working on the business. Systemising business processes will allow us to break free.… Read more

Swearing is becoming more commonplace in the media, in social circles and at work. It’s not necessarily a bad thing – in fact, Adrian Baillargeon reckons it can be good for you and your team.… Read more

Self-motivation driven by a personal need to prove oneself is the first key to entrepreneurial success. Alan Manly believes this internal drive can be both a powerful motivator and a harsh critic.… Read more

Disagreements are crucial for a high-functioning team that makes effective decisions. However, we’ve lost the art of disagreeing effectively, which can lead to unnecessary conflict.… Read more

Consumers trust word of mouth 2.4 times more than branded content. With this in mind, James Smith, CEO of digital agency, Smith Brothers Media, believes that making people feel like they’re part of the experience, and having users generate their own content for your brand can be a match made in heaven.

If you find that you’re spending more time working on your business but getting little reward for it, you may have hit an ‘entrepreneurial ceiling’.… Read more

One of the issues facing struggling sales teams is a lack of consistency. If they have a sound strategy and process in place, then the results can flow from that.… Read more

Investing in your customers’ growth is a smart strategy, according to Trent Innes, Chief Growth Officer at SiteMinder. Trent calls this approach “win, love, grow”, by focusing on continually winning the customer every month, not just at the point of sale.… Read more