Small Business Management
« Previous EntriesHow Poor Systems Lose You Business
Sunday, September 21st, 2008I’ve recently added another member to my virtual team who handles the overflow of administrative tasks. It frees up my permanent Virtual Assistant Kathie to work on high priority work.
Anyhow, what I like about Charmaine is she is very prompt, responds to email quickly and gets the work done. She keeps me in the loop. […]
Look After Your Clients and They Will Look After You
Sunday, September 14th, 2008Took my beautiful boys (Casper and Beasley) for their quarterly haircuts recently.
Beasley had to have the long hair around his ears trimmed right back, that’s why he looks a bit weird (he’s on the left).
I’ve considered purchasing a special dog grooming kit to do it myself and was reminded why I only ‘considered’ it […]
Skyrocket Your Success – Work Harder on Yourself Than Anything Else
Sunday, September 7th, 2008I recently presented a workshop to a group of small business owners, many of whom were working alone.
What always amazes me is how people can stay in business for many years, continually doing what they’ve always done… working hard, but having no life and in many instances, not much money! They are not happy, healthy […]
How to Spend More Time With Your Family
Sunday, July 13th, 2008A coaching call with a new client prompted me to write this week’s blog. Mary admitted with great sadness that it was her family that suffered the most from her being so consumed by her business.
When you make your family a priority, you will find the time to spend with them.
You really do need […]
Overcoming People Problems In Your Business
Sunday, July 6th, 2008The no. 1 asset in any business is it’s people, yet when work with my clients generally that is their no.1 headache, apart from not having enough time and money!
Mary and Ken own a plumbing business employing 9 other people. They used to always complain about how irresponsible their ‘boys’ were. Not filling in the […]