I’m gutted! The 2013 football season has drawn to a close – and what an eventful finale! Sir Alex Ferguson (more importantly Jamie Carragher) retiring, Mancini sacked and Wigan Athletic winning the FA Cup and then getting relegated all in the space of just over a week! Yes I’m a big football fan and [...]
Do you know I’m shocked at how many business owners unknowingly use massively inefficient systems in their business. I warn you. I’ve got a pretty hard line on this and so I’ll make my position clear from the outset. If you’re using the likes of business spreadsheets in Excel or invoice templates in Microsoft [...]
I’m a huge fan of motivational quotes. And one of my favourites is this cracker by Jim Rohn: “Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune”. I think this quote is very relevant to anyone wanting to create a successful micro business. Here’s why… Whilst I absolutely love running [...]
If you’ve been around my blog for more than five minutes you’ll know I’m pretty passionate about business success. And I think one of the most powerful ways to achieve that is by squeezing the absolute most I can out of my time. You see, I know that the more I get done, the [...]
As a smart micro business owner, you know how crucial it is to ensure your advertising is efficient and effective. After all, you don’t want to throw away valuable time, money and effort. As such, I’m always on the lookout for marketing that works to figure out how I can use it to promote [...]
Your most valuable asset in your business is your database, period. Surprising, but true. And the reason is simple. It’s because your database holds the key to build your business’ reputation, attract more customers and make more sales. Let me explain… The contacts on your database have already shown an interest in you and [...]
Why did you start your own business? You may think this is a random question for a blog sharing strategies to help you do more in less time, but bear with me because your answer is extremely relevant. That’s because your why determines what happens in your business because it influences: Take me [...]
It goes without saying that clients are the lifeblood of your business. After all, in the absence of a steady flow of fresh enquiries, failure will soon come knocking at your door. On the other hand you feel restrained by your marketing budget. And whilst you do have some time to work on your [...]
Do you know which of your clients generate the greatest amount of profit? If you don’t, it’s really important you get clear because metrics like these can help focus your work and efforts in the right direction. That’s because if you want to work less and earn more you have to give some consideration [...]
I need to get something off my chest! Something that really annoys me! It’s when people measure success using the wrong metrics. And the one that really gets my goat is that tendency to congratulate and be in awe of the person who regularly clocks up 12-hour days. I’ve been there and in hindsight [...]