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What is a Business Owner?
When I ask people what they do, and they say they own a business, it doesn’t take long to realise that those people ‘own a job’. I don’t mean that as an insult – it’s a reality for so many small business owners, especially in the early years.
Managing Personality Types
If you’ve ever explained something perfectly clearly, only to have the other person stare back at you like you’ve just read them IKEA instructions in reverse Swedish, you already know this – people don’t all think the same way.
How to Know When You’re Actually Ready to Scale
Don’t confuse ambition with preparedness…
In our episode of The Business Abundance Podcast, we broke down what it actually means to be ready to scale, and why getting this wrong can cost you time, money, and sanity.
Can you Change Your Business Model?
Do you offer a great product or service? Do you market it professionally? Do you focus on customer service? YES?
So does everyone else…
And while that’s not wrong — it’s also not remarkable. Everyone is doing it. So how do you truly stand out?
Let’s break down how Who Gives a Crap did it — and what you can learn to apply in your own business.
You’re Probably a Micromanager, Here’s How You Can Fix It
If you find yourself saying “it’s quicker if I just do it myself” or redoing tasks because they’re not “good enough,” you may be stuck in a cycle of micromanagement. As we discussed in the Business Abundance Podcast episode on micromanaging, this approach can kill your business.
How to Market on a Limited Budget
Marketing on a limited budget can feel overwhelming, but the key lies in understanding what truly drives results. Effective marketing is not about spending more but about reaching the right people with the right message at the right time.
How to Create a Business Plan for a Small Business
A business plan that sits on a shelf is a waste of time. It can feel like a chore… and it is if you do it wrong. But the value of a business plan isn’t in creating a perfect document or creating a flawless path forward, it’s worth creating because it sets the stage for intentional action. Here’s how…
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.
How To Make More Money
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 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.
The Benefits of AI
AI is like having access to the smartest person in the room accessible for everyone, all the time.
Creating A Business That Runs Itself
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.
Cost Cutting - The Business Abundance Podcast Episode 6
Cost Cutting - Episode 6 - The Business Abundance Podcast
Change - The Business Abundance Podcast Episode 4
What happens if you're the one that doesn't change? - Episode 4 - The Business Abundance Podcast
Creating A Business That Runs Itself
Would you rather be in an office all day or have the freedom to do whatever you like, whenever you like?
The Secret To Making More Money
Whether your goal is to keep your business running, increase your take-home salary or grow your business, you need to increase revenues.
3 Steps That Will Grow Your Small Business
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.
It’s Not About You...
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.