I don’t know about you but I’m terrible at this. It’s not the same as being lazy as I’m usually doing something; just not the thing that I’m supposed to…
Will you return to the office?
There’s still a big debate over returning to the office. Personally I was remote before Covid and I intend to remain so as I coach accountants and business owners around…
AC12 efficiency
I’m a Line of Duty fan and one of the things that really impresses me is their evidence packs. It’s like an enhanced audit file where everything they say has…
Welcome to the minimum wage club
I recently did a wholly unscientific survey on Twitter to find out what hourly rate people were earning working for themselves and taking payment as drawings or salary plus dividends.…
Measure once, cut twice (why you need a business plan)
Anyone who has done any level of carpentry or even DIY will understand the benefits of measuring more than once in order to make the cut right first time. The…
Workaholism is an addiction
Too many people seem to be adopting a long hours culture. It’s partly because of the lack of options during lockdown but now it is time to STOP. Your productivity…
Staying calm
My team always think that I’m very calm. Even when one of them has made a big mistake (which was rare). I used to be much more excitable and respond…
Bring forward the joy
I heard this in a PSA (professional Speaking Association) talk and it really resonated. Are we putting off the joy that we intended when we set up our businesses? Are…
To sell or not to sell
Whilst most of my coaching clients want to grow their business or to get a better work life balance we have two who are preparing their businesses for sale and…
“I don’t need a microphone”
With the return of face to face events this is one thing that I haven’t missed. During Q&As the event organiser will offer a microphone to the audience member asking…