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Culture Exists Whether You Shape It or Not
Left unattended, culture shifts and over time, that shift determines whether people feel safe, engaged, and willing to engage or whether they quietly check out. Being intentional about culture doesn’t mean controlling people or forcing positivity. That's fake after all. It means paying attention, having the conversations that matter, and recognising that culture is always forming, whether you choose to shape it or not.
Why Control Feels Safer Than Stepping Away
When processes are clear, roles are defined, and expectations are shared, responsibility spreads. The business becomes less fragile, not more. And stepping away stops feeling like abandonment and starts feeling like freedom.
Why Many Business Owners Have Bought Themselves a Job
Most people don’t start a business because they want to work longer hours with more risk and less certainty. They start because they want independence, flexibility, better income potential, or the chance to build something of their own. No one sets out with the goal of buying themselves a job.
Small Business Burnout Often Starts in Survival Mode
When you’re no longer able to look ahead and every day is spent putting out urgent fires, something has shifted. Decisions become reactive, sleep and nutrition fall away, patience runs thin, and anxiety becomes a constant background noise. This is survival mode.
The Most Dangerous Phase of Burnout
After reflecting on Ian’s story of burnout in Episode #3 of the Business Abundance Podcast, it became clear that the warning signs deserve more attention. If you haven’t already, I recommend listening to Ian’s story before reading on, it provides important context for what follows.
If You’re Burnt Out, More Rest Isn’t the Answer
We’re taught that the solution is self-care, holidays, and rest, and while those things can help, they’re often band-aid solutions. In the end, you still have to return to the job that created the burnout in the first place.
Burnout isn’t about how much you work.
It’s about how trapped you feel while working.
How Smarter Systems Create a More Efficient Business
If your business is still weighed down by paperwork or disconnected tools, it might be time for a smarter setup.
Treating Your Employees as Adults
The trap many owners fall into is assuming more training will fix every performance gap. But often, the problem isn’t that people don’t know what to do – it’s that they’re not taking responsibility for doing it. That’s why coaching is important.
Working With Yourself (a.k.a The Boss You Can’t Quit)
You’re the boss here. You set the pace, make the calls and pay the price if it all goes pear-shaped. The funny, and slightly annoying thing is, you’re also the employee. This means your success depends entirely on whether the boss side of you can get the employee side of you to show up, focus and not get lost in an Instagram scroll hole.
The 80/20 Rule: Less Hustle, More Impact
The 80/20 rule, also known as the Pareto Principle, is the idea that a small percentage of actions produce most of our results. Now it’s not always 80% and 20% but the pattern holds. It’ll apply to your business in a lot of ways.
Choosing Your Attitude
You can’t control every bad thing that happens to you. But you can control how you show up once it happens, and that’s what “choosing your attitude” is all about.
Stop Being Your Busiest Employee: How to Work On Your Business, Not Just In It
Are you the busiest person in your business?
If your to-do list is overflowing and your time is always stretched thin, it's time for a change. In this blog, we break down the practical steps you can take to stop doing everything and start focusing on the work that actually grows your business. From ditching low-value tasks to building trust in your team, learn how to free up your time — and finally lead like the owner.
How Small Business Owners Can Reduce Stress
Long hours, a lot of responsibility and trying to achieve the infamous work-life balance is stressful. Sometimes it doesn’t feel achievable. It’s likely that this stress is impacting the success of your business. The 80/20 principle could be a saving grace for you. So here’s how you can use it…
How Ambition Can Help (or Hurt) Your Business: Lessons to Learn
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.
The Pros and Cons of a Four-Day Work Week
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.
How to Navigate Challenges: Small Business Ownership
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.
Imposter Syndrome - The Business Abundance Podcast Episode 7
Imposter Syndrome - Episode 7 - The Business Abundance Podcast
The Secret To Spend More Time With Your Family
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.