
I’m Too Busy. Really?
How many times do you hear yourself saying “I’m too busy”? I think it’s an incredibly clear statement we are doing things wrong. I have to confess, I’m as guilty as anyone of using this statement. But now I catch …
How many times do you hear yourself saying “I’m too busy”? I think it’s an incredibly clear statement we are doing things wrong. I have to confess, I’m as guilty as anyone of using this statement. But now I catch …
If I asked you “what do you think makes the biggest impact to a company’s valuation?” What would be your response? If you were selling your company you’d probably list Revenue, Growth, and/or Profit as the top value creator. On …
The principles behind winning in business and winning in sport are similar in many ways, and understanding this can help you to drive business growth. Take tennis, for example. If you’ve ever watched a match on television, you’ll know that …
Business Growth: Understand Your Leading vs Lagging Indicators Read More »
By learning how to build a variety of business assets – you may be in a position to sell your business sooner than you imagined. Business assets are not just what we traditionally see as ‘hard’ or ‘tangible’ assets like …
The Value of Business Assets That Raise ‘Goodwill’ Read More »
Do you have an owner-dependent business? Shape your business to increase its value & free up your time: 5 great tips to make your business run without you…
Running a new family business or trying to grow one? Without an effective business plan you may not get very far. Here’s 4 tips to set you up for growth…
Larger businesses have a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on staff. But what can small and medium sized businesses do in this regard? Clearly, larger businesses can afford an in-house CFO. But it goes beyond an affordability issue: Large, successful businesses …
How a Seasoned CFO Can Guide Your Business Decisions Read More »
Success in business requires a number of essential ingredients. A sound strategy. A robust business model. Effective planning. Strong financial controls. A good team. Great systems. Measurement. Focus. All those elements are not enough without this skill: Execution.
There’s a saying in business, “You can go broke making a profit.” And another, “Cash is king. Profit is theory.” As you know only too well, you don’t pay rent, meet payroll or pay your bills with profit. You pay …