If you’ve been reading these tips for any length of time you’ll know that I am a great fan of celebrating our successes so that these positive memories remain with…
Social media
This week I have been up in Scotland speaking about social media and how small businesses can use it to punch above their weight. It’s also a great way for…
Money, money, money
Most small businesses fail because they run out of cash. It caught out a lot of people who couldn’t cope while they waited for covid funding came through. Hopefully we’ll…
Stop! Don’t buy that book!
Like most authors I’m delighted when people buy my books (list and links below) but less pleased when they sit on the buyer’s shelf gathering dust. I’m as guilty of…
Making Tax Digital for landlords
Landlords with rental income over £10,000pa, ie charging rent of just £834 per month, will have to join MTD ITSA (Making Tax Digital Income Tax Self Assessment). This means that…
I’m worried about increasing my prices in case I lose clients
It’s a common fear but your existing clients will be less price sensitive if you are doing a good job. Have a look at this example (numbers rounded for simplicity)…
How to increase your prices
Last week I talked about WHY you need to increase your prices but, less talked about is HOW you go about doing it. It’s a lot easier to talk about…
Why you need to increase your prices
A lot of business owners avoid increasing their prices, either because they’re worried about losing clients or because they don’t know how to go about it. Even when they know…
Have you got the right priorities?
I’m the first person to remind you that you need to work ON your business as well as IN it and I will only take on coaching clients who agree…
Do you set boundaries?
I work with a lot of people who are overwhelmed in their business as they have bitten off more than they can chew. When we start working together it soon…