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Rethinking Risk: How Cautious Banks Are Slowing Growth
Rethinking Risk: How cautious banks are restricting business growth
Profit is not the endpoint – it’s a journey
In today’s dynamic business world, where changes are frequent and sometimes seismic, understanding the art of achieving profitable operations is more than a desirable skill—it’s an imperative. While profitability might often be perceived as the endpoint, it’s essential to view it as a journey, an ongoing process that requires acute attention, constant adaptation, and an […]
Cash is King
Understanding Free Cash Flow for Long-Term Growth Do you know your free cash flow? Just last week, I engaged with two successful businesses puzzled by their stunted growth, despite having a robust business model and a healthy profit & loss (P&L) statement. Why the Stalemate? They neglected that most important rule in business, that Cash […]
Data Quality: Garbage In, Garbage Out
Data Quality: Why It Is the Cornerstone of Your Business Success Garbage in, garbage out. Data quality is key. We live in the age of information, and ignorance is a decision. With more and more integrated data systems (accounting / CRM / POS) available, understanding business metrics has never been easier, yet never more challenging. Technology […]
Finding ‘The One’
Taking that first step along the journey with a new advisor is not an easy decision. Some you connect with. Some you want to run away from. The key to success is to trust your gut and ask yourself if there is a connection. As with any relationship, this starts with a common understanding, trust in each […]
Activity is Not Achievement
I recently finished reading the book ‘Power of Human’ by Adam Waytz, a psychologist and author from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, detailing how ‘Busyness’ has become a key metric for success within society. Those in our world we perceive as ‘Busy’ are clearly ‘important’ and surely provide immense value. As opposed to […]
The Journey from Data Disarray to Business Triumph
Are you making full use of your business data? When advising business owners on how to understand their metrics, my first question always is – where does this metric sit in your POS/CRM/sales system? Sadly, I often receive responses such as ‘we use spreadsheets to clean the data’ or ‘the data in my system contains […]
Embrace Your Inner Genius and Get Out of the Way
Stepping onto the business battlefield is like becoming a contestant in a nerve-wracking, high-stakes game show. One of the key trials you’ll face is finding that shiny, golden buzzer of self-realisation – deciphering your Genius. So you’ve finally started your business empire, and bam! Suddenly, you’re surrounded by an avalanche of advice, directions, and opinions, […]
