Why it pays to have a network of advisors – part 1

Why do you need advisors? 
If you’re an entrepreneur, it’s likely that your training is in a specific specialty area. You’re brimming with ideas and very good at what you do.  Your major weaknesses are probably in sales, marketing, management, law, and accounting…in other words, those areas most critical to running a successful business.  The case [...]

The business lifecycle – part 3

In parts 1 and 2, I discussed the first 4 phases of a typical business lifecycle; from its very first days to reaching maturity.
In this article, the last of the series, I’ll discuss typical characteristics of a business that has developed to a stage where its owners are expanding.  I’ll also discuss how to identify [...]

Why paying attention to the “ups” and “downs” of the business lifecyle will help you – Part 2

My previous article looked at the traits of a business that has just begun, may be with just a thought, and how it moves into a start-up phase.  This article looks at the next 2 phases as the business begins to take shape and grow, then reaching maturity.
3. Growth phase
Your business has made it through [...]

Why paying attention to the “ups” and “downs” of the business lifecyle will help you – Part 1

Introduction
Businesses form, develop, mature, reinvent or die. Different stages of the business life cycle are associated with different risks and expectations and they may need different management styles and strategies to meet the needs of their customers.
Many businesses, that live long enough, typically start with an entrepreneurial seat-of-the-pants management style, and then move onto a [...]

I’m taking a family break

Hi,
I am going to be taking a family holiday during school holidays on July 5 for 9 days as we head to Tonga in the South Pacific.  I’m not anticipating adding any articles during this time so I’ll resume in mid-July!
People keep asking me when my next 2 eBooks on “Secrets to better time management [...]