You have had a great holiday and now you are back to work and looking at the year ahead. A new year signifies new beginnings and of course, new opportunities. To prepare yourself for what may come your way, take a moment to set your business off to a good start. You alone have the ability to get your business organised to maximise growth for the year that is ahead. Set challenges to improve Reflect on the year that has passed, make a list of the positive things you want to re

Are you constantly feeling overwhelmed with your work and feel as though your personal life is suffering as a result? Put your best foot forward this year by implementing strategies that will help you to achieve balance in all areas of your life. It may be difficult to know where to start, however these 7 steps will assist you in cultivating a healthy work-life balance. 1. PRIORITISE Set priorities at the beginning of the day so that the most important tasks are being dea

You know what they say, new year, new beginnings! The key might be to re-jig your strategic plan! Here's why; A plan for accountability It can be hard to make sure you’re accountable to the goals you’ve set for yourself and your business, but with a defined business plan in place, you’ll have a daily reminder of the goals you’ve set out to accomplish. A roadmap for growth Achieving growth takes constant dedication to your goals. Focus on manageable portions of your goal eve

Have you ever thought about having a business mentor but no idea where to start or even if you really need one? Why does having a business mentor make a difference?....well the old saying two heads are better than one right! Check out these 5 benefits as to why you might need a business mentor. 1. Knowledge is power Learning from someone else that has been in business for a long time and maybe has experienced some of the things that you are going through. Learning more about

Businesses, like people, go through stages of growth and maturity so it is important to have a clear picture on the health of your business. Whether your business is winning or losing it is important to understand why you are where you are. There are a number of diagnostic tools businesses can use to assess their current health. Surveying customers to see what they think of your product or service is extremely effective if done properly with a large degree of objectivity. Sur