“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” (Albert Einstein) Change can be uncomfortable and often we humans love to avoid it. In business, however, being brave enough to embrace change could be the difference between going under and thriving. All business owners should be constantly on the lookout for opportunities to improve their… Continue reading 6 Signs it Might be Time to Pivot
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How to Save Big on Corporate Travel in 2025
“He who buys what he does not need, steals from himself.” (Swedish Proverb) Many think of corporate travel expenses as being a non-negotiable, and expensive part of doing business. The thing is, it is possible to cut back on travel expenses without cutting out the necessary requirements and little luxuries. Here are our four top… Continue reading How to Save Big on Corporate Travel in 2025
5 Things to Consider When Buying vs Leasing Equipment
“I do not gather things, I prefer to rent them rather than to possess them.” (Jerzy Kosinski, Polish-American writer) Deciding whether to buy or lease equipment can sometimes seem like an impossible choice. There are so many factors at play that it can feel like whatever you do will be wrong. We’ve put together a… Continue reading 5 Things to Consider When Buying vs Leasing Equipment
Building a Business: Should You Bring in Funders or Go it Alone?
“As an entrepreneur, one of the biggest challenges you will face will be building your brand. The ultimate goal is to set your company and your brand apart from the crowd.” (Ryan Holmes, Founder and CEO of Hootsuite) Trying to get a business off the ground is challenging. Every step of the process requires a… Continue reading Building a Business: Should You Bring in Funders or Go it Alone?
What Your Balance Sheet Says About Your Business
“It sounds extraordinary, but it’s a fact that balance sheets can make fascinating reading.” (Mary Archer) A balance sheet reveals a company’s “book value” by showing what assets it owns, what liabilities it owes, and the equity or net worth attributable to its owners, at a specific point in time. Because all resources or assets… Continue reading What Your Balance Sheet Says About Your Business
The Enormous Benefits of Non-Profit Collaborations
“The unfortunate need people who will be kind to them; the prosperous need people to be kind to.” (Aristotle) Strategic business partnerships are an integral part of any successful business and yet very few entrepreneurs think of the opportunities which arise from partnering with non-profit organisations. Collaborating with NGOs and charities has been shown to… Continue reading The Enormous Benefits of Non-Profit Collaborations
3 Things You Have to Do to Position Your Business for Growth in 2025
“There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from failure.” (Colin Powell, United States Secretary of State) Of course you plan for your business to grow. But in an environment of constant change, it can be hard to know where to place your energy. These three focus… Continue reading 3 Things You Have to Do to Position Your Business for Growth in 2025
Why Email is Destroying Your Business (And How to Stop it)
“There’s life and death in every email.” (Bill Gates) Over the past 25 years, email has become synonymous with office life: a recent study found that the average worker sends between 9,000 and 15,000 emails a year. All of this is happening despite email being fundamentally flawed in multiple ways that choke businesses and, in… Continue reading Why Email is Destroying Your Business (And How to Stop it)
To Host or Not To Host a Year-End Party?
“If you can laugh together, you can work together” (Robert Orben) There’s no requirement or obligation for companies to host a year-end party for employees, clients or suppliers. This is true even if there’s a company tradition of an end-of-year bash, or where there may be expectations of a year-end party for clients or suppliers… Continue reading To Host or Not To Host a Year-End Party?
Why Aren’t You Hitting Your Revenue Targets? 4 Hard Truths
“The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing.” (Henry Ford) Without revenue targets, businesses are unable to measure their performance against past years, reward employees, or accurately forecast and plan. Targets set by leaders for individuals or teams can shape morale and expectations for employees and bring accountability to team actions.… Continue reading Why Aren’t You Hitting Your Revenue Targets? 4 Hard Truths