Collecting Pennies

Jacob Aldridge, about 1 year ago

  Quick maths quiz - if your business grows at an even 10% per year, how long will it take to double in size (ie, grow 100%)?If you answered 10 years (the most common response) then you'll be pleasantly surprised to know it will actually only take a little over 7 years. That's the benefit of compounded growth.Now let's say your business did actually grow by that magically consistent 10%, and doubles its turnover. What impact would that have on profit - would it also Double? Triple? Halve? What about your Cost base? Staff numbers?As business coaches, we take the... Read More

New Year's Revolution

Jacob Aldridge, about 1 year ago

  Whether you believe you can, or you believe you can't, you're absolutely correct.In business, it's always possible to find excuses for why we won't try something new. Importantly, when we want the benefit that change delivers, it is also always possible to find a good excuse to start today.So whether it's a new financial year, an important milestone for your company, or just the fact that today is the 203rd anniversary of the cultivated strawberry, my question is this - what are you going to do about it?Build a Sustainable Strategy for your BusinessJuly is an excellent month for... Read More

Start me Up

Jacob Aldridge, about 1 year ago

  Feeling some of the unease in global business circles at the moment, I know it can seem to be the worst possible time to start a business.But as we've been saying all year, if you plan well and implement properly then the opportunities at present are excellent.And this opportunity applies just as much to product extensions and developing new channels to market.Are you sitting on a great idea? If so, what are you waiting for?Thinking of Starting a Business?Go for it. Business is an exciting ride, which won't happen if you sit down or wait around.Startups in a DownturnHistory... Read More