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How to track job and project profitability more effectively

For service-based and project-driven businesses, success isn’t just about landing work, it’s about making each job profitable. Too often, business owners don’t know how much profit (or loss) they made …

Reducing risk and building resilience

Running a small business comes with constant uncertainty, from market fluctuations and rising costs to natural disasters and changing regulations. For business owners, even a single unforeseen event can disrupt …

Your 2026 New Year Financial Health Check

Most of us start the year all revved up to go with all sorts of plans and resolutions. But the truth is, the best of intentions can get stuck in …

Personal Growth Resolutions for a Happy New Year!

It’s the end of another year, and as usual, there’s a lot going on. Visits with family and friends, parties and most importantly, reflecting on how the year went and …

7 step strategy to increase sales

If you want to increase sales as quickly as you can, you’re going to need an efficient marketing plan and a highly targeted sales strategy. Step 1. Sell more to …

What to do if you have a cash crisis

Dealing with a sudden cash flow crisis, even if you’re working hard to avoid shortfalls, is hugely distracting. A formerly reliable customer might take much longer to pay than anticipated …

Lessons learned from global disruption and looking ahead

While it may be challenging to predict what the future holds, history shows us that economies will eventually recover from major disruptions. It’s useful to reflect on how your business …

From chaos to clarity – choosing the perfect job management system

Running a business comes with countless moving parts. From managing projects and keeping the team on the same page to ensuring profitability, it can feel overwhelming. That’s where a job …

Why every small business should have a shareholders agreement

Starting a business is an exciting time. Maybe you’re launching a dream project with a close friend or teaming up with a few like-minded partners to bring an idea to …

Why ‘How to Win Friends & Influence People’ is still a must-read

If you’re a business owner, chances are you’re juggling a lot—keeping your team motivated, negotiating with partners, meeting customers’ needs, and trying to build meaningful connections in an increasingly digital …

Competing and pricing confidently in a cost-pressured market

Rising costs, tighter budgets, and more price-sensitive customers are challenging every business. When material, people and supply chain expenses keep climbing, and customers hesitate to pay more, the solution isn’t …

How to retain your best employees

Employees are the face of your brand, guardians of your intellectual property and ideas, and the biggest driver of business growth. Not only is employee turnover disruptive, stressful and time-consuming, …

Pricing mistakes that cost your business more than you think

Pricing can make or break a business. Yet for many small business owners, setting the right price is more guesswork than strategy. Whether you’re undercharging, reacting to competitors, or failing …

Core values that shape your life and bring inner joy and peace

When life is pulling you in ten different directions at once, it’s easy to get swept up in what other people expect, what society tells us to chase, or even …

How to Handle Unexpected Pay Raise Requests: A Guide for Managers

Most organizations have a formal pay review process—usually annual reviews. But what happens when an employee unexpectedly asks for a pay raise? Simply replying, “No, wait for your annual review,” …

Turning vision into results: 7 essentials for strategy success

Every organisation dreams of bold strategies and ambitious visions. But let’s be honest — many strategies look great on paper and fail in practice. The challenge isn’t just designing strategy; …

Driving sales and revenue

Improving sales and revenue can resolve many business challenges. When more money comes in than goes out, your business stays solvent, giving you time to implement further improvements. Here are …

Advantages of a SWOT analysis

If events are swirling outside your control, a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) can provide you with a structure to make changes that align with your goals. The …

Find and fix bottlenecks

Bottlenecks are the inefficiencies or constraints that slow down your operations, impacting everything from production and sales to customer satisfaction. These roadblocks hinder growth, making it difficult to scale your …

Restructuring if cash stressed

Restructuring your business can feel like a daunting task, but in times of economic uncertainty or shifting markets, it can be the key to long-term success. The idea is to …