We’re both viewed as necessary evils. I was quite shocked when, a few years ago, an old friend told me that she would rather see her dentist than her accountant.…
Success spirals
I’m a self-confessed procrastinator so I use a number of techniques to get myself focused on doing the RIGHT work. Fellow procrastinators will understand that procrastination isn’t the same as…
When should I recruit?
It’s a question I’m often asked. You need to recruit BEFORE you get busy so that you have time to train your latest employee. Particularly if this is your first…
We don’t need another hero
I’m currently reading Building a Story Brand by Donald Miller which is about getting the right marketing message for our business. It’s very good and I recommend it. Miller suggests…
Secrets of my success
This week I was asked to give a talk on what has made me so successful over the last 6-12 months. Well, I’ve shared a lot of tips here (51…
Bring it on
2022 is here and, one week in, I’m still hanging on to my business plan. What helps is that I have a list of specific actions for all 12 of…
New year, new plan
Welcome to the new year. What have you got planned? Incremental business growth, a better work life balance (how long have you been promising yourself that?) or world domination? Now…
Communication overload – how accessible should you be?
This is the busiest time of year for accountants and we’re often overwhelmed by contact from clients (in addition to the clients who never respond to any of our chasing…
Even Baldrick had a plan
As we go into a new year, do you know what you’re planning for your business? When you plan a holiday, you have a destination e.g., Spain or Scotland or…
Making a come back
It’s been a busy conference season and, for a professional speaker like me, that means staying in hotels where I eat far too much and don’t manage to do any…