Ambition is a key part of running a successful business. It drives you to innovate, grow, and reach new heights. But without careful planning and flexibility, ambition can also lead to problems. In a recent episode of the Business Abundance podcast, we talked about how ambition played a role in the rise and fall of Dick Smith, a major Australian retailer. This post will break down the key lessons from that discussion and offer practical advice for small business owners.

Money is always circulating. So where is it circulating? How can you access it and make your business more profitable?

In this podcast, we talk about how and where to carefully and wisely invest your money so you give yourself the best chance of return.

The five-day workweek has long been the hallmark of routine. In recent times, this has been challenged. In response, businesses are taking on new ideas like the four-day workweek. See if this is an option to transform and benefit your business.

AI is like having access to the smartest person in the room accessible for everyone, all the time.

You wear a lot of hats on your business journey. You don’t have to wear them all. Give the “tax hat” to a professional

Your accountant is more than just a number wizard. They are an integral part of your business journey and their expertise can be a powerful tool for your success if you’re able to communicate effectively.

Small business owners are the passionate, tireless souls, wearing a hundred hats and putting out fires daily. But sometimes, the challenges pile up, and it starts feeling less like riding the waves and more like sinking in quicksand.

Many business owners struggle to separate themselves from every aspect of their business. They believe that to maintain control, they need to have their finger in every pie. However, this couldn't be further from the truth. It's important to understand that your job role as a business owner may not necessarily be to perform every task in the business.

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Would you rather be in an office all day or have the freedom to do whatever you like, whenever you like?

Google My Business allows a business owner to control how their business shows up across google locations like Google Maps and Google Search. For potential customers looking you up, verified businesses on Google are twice as likely to be considered reputable (Google).

Whether your goal is to keep your business running, increase your take-home salary or grow your business, you need to increase revenues.

Did you expect it to be this busy though? Unfortunately, the reality is that you would have more time for your families if you worked for someone else.

To avoid this situation yourself, here are three important actions you can take today.

With little or no training, you have placed one of the largest places of communication of your business with the team that (sometimes) don’t want more business. They are so flat out organising the chaos that already exists.

You are living in an attention recession.

I, personally, have found myself often sifting through Facebook with no goal. I’m not looking for anything. I didn’t pick my phone out of my pocket for any real reason other than to pass the time.

A few years back, I was sitting with an audience of 2000. It was my graduation night. This rite of passage was mine for the keeping.