What Happens When Mum or Dad Won’t Let Go?
Succession in a family business sounds wonderfully straightforward when you put it into a plan. Mum or Dad builds the business, the next generation joins, learns the ropes & eventually…
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When the Kitchen Table Becomes the Boardroom
One of the things I admire most about family businesses is the passion they bring. The business is rarely just a job. It often represents years, sometimes generations, of hard…
Why Your Business Probably Doesn’t Need More People Yet
When a business starts feeling stretched, one of the first solutions leaders tend to reach for is hiring. “We need another salesperson.” “We need another project manager.” “We need another…
Why Podcasting Is a Long-Term Brand Asset (Not a Marketing Trend)
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Most businesses treat podcasting like a campaign. They launch with energy, publish a handful of episodes, and then quietly stop. When the podcast doesn’t produce results in the first two…
Choosing the Right Software to Support Your Business Operating System
There comes a point in most growing businesses where running things from your head, your inbox & a collection of spreadsheets stops working. Actually, let me rephrase that. It normally…
The Founder Trap: Why Founders Can’t, & Shouldn’t, Do It All
One of the biggest myths in entrepreneurship is that the founder should stay at the centre of everything. Every decision. Every opportunity. Every customer relationship. Every new idea. After all,…
Every New Layer of Growth Needs Less Complexity, Not More
One of the biggest myths in business is that growth demands more complexity. More management layers. More meetings. More reports. More approvals. More policies. It sounds logical. If the business…
Why Your Team Does Not Need More Motivation
Have you ever noticed how quickly motivation fades? A leadership conference fires everyone up for a week. A team-building day creates a burst of enthusiasm. A bonus announcement gets people…
Why Family Businesses Need Structure More Than Strategy
One of the biggest misconceptions about family businesses is that their greatest challenges come from outside the business. The economy, competition, rising costs & changing markets certainly create pressure. However,…
How Small Businesses Can Compete With Bigger Brands Through Podcasting
One of the biggest challenges small business owners face isn’t creating a better product or delivering a better service. It’s getting noticed. No matter what industry you’re in, you’re probably…