As business owners there is only so much you can achieve on your own. You need a sounding board from time to time. Someone that keeps you in check and helps you and your business grow. Find out why taking on a business coach can make a world of difference. 1 On our own, we …
The markets of today move very quickly, often leaving SME’s stranded in the past, as they fail to “keep up” with the changes. In today’ COVID-19 environment, we need to move even more quickly, understanding the difficulties and nuances of our particular market and what to expect around the next corner. We all have a …
Prime have recently been working with a client that sells top end IT Software. They are a multi awarded company and leaders in their respective field. Their revenue had started to decrease, not alarmingly, but enough for us to hold a session on driving new business opportunities. It had become apparent that they were looking …
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You can’t predict change, but you can prepare for it. So much happened last year that was unexpected that at times it was quite overwhelming. In the early stages of the year, much activity was reactive and decision making was made on the “fly”. Looking forward, it is now a case of feeling much better …
A simple process for identifying KPIs for your business. The reasons for monitoring KPIs in your business are well known, but it is surprising how many businesses large and small don’t monitor any KPIs other than cash in the bank, or at best profit. And the timing is often sporadic. While these are important measures, …
Why are businesses so reluctant to engage a business advisor or consultant? Here are the five excuses that we get most often and how we debunk them. It costs too much!What is the cost of not having a professional advisor? Yes, we do cost good money, because we are good at what we do. And while …
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If only 50% of new businesses survive more than five years and only one-third make it to 10 years, what’s the one thing you could do to ensure your company is sustainable? The answer is to create a growth strategy for your business. But a growth strategy involves more than simply envisioning long-term success. If you don’t …
In war, as in business, the victor is the one who uses superior strategy against their competition. There are three principles to military strategy you can apply to your life and work every single day. The first idea is called the Principle of Manoeuvre. You should be clear about your goal, but be flexible about the …
