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In a meeting with a client recently we were exploring what he wanted his business to look like three years from now. I asked him if he thought his business was ready to sell, today?… His answer was interesting. He said that the business was going well but there was no way he could sell […]

The Questions How well is your business performing and how do you know if it’s performing well or not ??? Being really honest with yourself, if your answer to that question is not clear to you then you need to ask yourself these questions: How well do I really understand my business cash flows? What […]

Christmas is a great time of the year to reflect on the past year and formulate plans for the year ahead. Think about all the successes you enjoyed during the year and celebrate them. Then think about the things that could have gone better and determine the lessons that those events have taught you. Finally […]

Understanding Your Business Model Often a difficult question for many SME business owners to answer is: “What is your business model?” You would think that would be the thing they understand the most about their business but sadly not. What exactly is a business model? How do you define your business model? I like and […]

In the wake of the scandal gripping world cricket following the blatant ball tampering incident in South Africa it’s worth reflecting on how such an unethical and illegal act can

I recently accompanied a client on a trip to China with the aim of sourcing machinery for a new factory he wishes to commence. He asked me to come along

I was recently exposed to a story that I am going to use to help my clients focus on what’s important in these challenging times. The Tour De France. Where

“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get” – Warren Buffet Employees are your organization’s most valuable asset. But if you aren’t doing your part to make

“Culture can become a ‘secret weapon’ that makes extraordinary things happen” Cultural fit, which is about soft skills and personal goals, is usually assessed during the interview phase of

Research conducted by Harvard University, the Carnegie Foundation and Stanford Research Centre has all concluded that 85% of job success comes from having well-developed soft skills and people skills, and