We need to talk about something that’s been keeping many of us up at night: resource shortage and employee turnover. It’s one of the biggest challenges facing businesses today, and it’s not limited to any specific role, industry, or country—it’s a global phenomenon. This scarcity is creating a skills gap in our companies and presenting […]
Businesses are dynamic and, as the Greek philosopher Heraclitus is claimed to have said, “The only constant is change”. As your business is evolving in a new strategic direction, it may be time to change your business model to align with this direction. Such alignment could initially help with survival but will eventually contribute towards […]
We experience many company sales being initiated by an owner who, for whatever reason, wants to immediately sell their business or, conversely, by an unexpected external party making an offer for the business. In both scenarios, the buyer has the upper hand in negotiations, leaving the seller at a disadvantage. This is because the business […]
Businesses operate in very dynamic environments and, as a Greek philosopher Heraclitus had said, “The only constant is change”. In order to keep up with change, to adapt to it and to actually be ahead of it, a business needs to tune itself to be as efficient as possible. This drive for business optimisation gives […]
An external view can help you improve your profit strategy by providing a fresh perspective and identifying new opportunities to increase revenue and reduce costs. Here are some specific ways an external view can help you improve your profit strategy: 1. Identify Untapped Revenue Streams An external consultant or expert can help you identify […]
As a business owner, you are likely very close to your business and its operations. While this can be an advantage in many ways, it can also make it difficult to see the bigger picture or to identify areas where your business may be falling short. Bringing in an external view of your business can […]
Planning the future of your business can be scary. Looking ahead into the unknown and trying to guess what could happen is daunting, to say the least. Nevertheless, you still need to plan ahead, navigate the uncertainty, mitigate your risk and take informed decisions. Your business should grow into something that you love and enjoy. […]
Growing your business is an exciting time, but it can also be a stressful one. The biggest challenge you’ll face is managing the change that comes with increased size and complexity. If you’re serious about taking your business to the next level and growing beyond your wildest dreams, then here are some key points to […]
Running a business can be extremely rewarding but it’s not always easy! There are so many uncertainties that make doubts creep into your decision making. After all, you’re only human. It’s only natural to doubt yourself at times. With nobody to bounce ideas off and no idea who to ask for advice, it can be […]
The last two years have been, to say the least challenging, for our businesses. A quick analysis of the environment in which they operate shows that work practices have been redefined. Following the Covid experience and the war in Ukraine, lack of employee availability has hit new levels, supply chain issues have directly and indirectly […]