Having a long-term vision is important to the success of any business – otherwise, how do you know where you’re going and if you’re even on the road that will take you there? A long-term vision essentially sets out your aims about the type of…
Two-thirds of UK businesses are family-owned and they come in all shapes, sizes, and industries. They account for almost 50% of private sector employment and provide millions of jobs – so no pressure if you’re running one of those family-owned businesses! Many family-run businesses survive…
On the 26th and 27th of April, the ACC BT Convention Centre will play host to the largest Business Excellence Forum and Awards in history. The 2-day forum is designed to deliver the best, most effective and highest ROI business strategies to business owners and…
I love that quote from Bob Marley and I believe wholeheartedly that it is true. Knockbacks are a part of life and for some of us, it can feel like we get more than most. In some cases this is true! Life can and will…
Is negative self-talk holding you back? This is my son Sebastien he’s 9 and my No 3 of 4 children. He is a sensitive chap who wears his heart on his sleeve and has often struggled in the past with the concept that he’s just…
Found this great article for couples who run a business together – “The Secret to Building a Business with Your Significant Other” from Entreupreneur.com. Kimanzi Constable speaks to Luis Congdon and Kamala Chambers, who share their advice on how to run a business as a…
When entering into a business venture with a family member, business success is the goal but family relationships are sacred. Here is a great article on the “6 Challenges for Family Businesses (and How to Overcome Them)” by Adam Toren from Entrepreneur.com. Being an entrepreneur…
I like this article by Mike Kappel “Things To Consider When Hiring Family Members” published on Forbes.com, listing the pros and cons of hiring family members. If you are running a family business or employ family members it’s worth a read to see if you…
Running a family business, especially one that spans generations is no mean feat. Here is a great article “7 Ways to Boost a Family Business at Rocket Speed”, by Kevin Daum published in Inc. discussing the success of Patrick Devlyn Jr the third generation to…
Reading is one of the easiest ways to improve your learning. I often get asked by clients, friends, and family how I manage to read so many books. Where do they start? How do I know what to read? Here is hoping that this little blog…
