Category Archives: Business Advice

Are you ready with your business continuity plan?

Are you ready with your business continuity plan? On the 16th September 2007, dozens of people started to queue outside of Northern Rock branches situated in high streets right across the UK. It was the start of what is now known as the credit crunch. It was a painful and deepening shock to the global…

The complexities in running a business very often see business owners becoming expert jugglers, with the need to deal with numerous tasks and a diversity of issues, some of which may be ironing out problems that you and the business face on a day-to-day basis. In my capacity as a business coach dealing with a…

A typical conundrum for business owners is timing the recruitment of a new member of staff. For any business to grow, it will require a regular intake of skills and resources. Choosing the moment to employ is one element; understanding the financial implications and what return on investment needs to be is another. I suspect…

Dealing with the significant fears and issues in business Having worked with numerous diverse business owners over the past seven years of coaching, those that have experienced my coaching style know that I don't do simplistic motivational cuddles or pats on the back stating everything in the garden will be rosy. That method of coaching…