We all know what it feels like to put things off until the last minute. Maybe you've left important tasks for the end of the day, telling yourself you'll work on them when you have more time. But inevitably, that time never comes. You might feel like you're stuck in a...
As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to improve your operations and grow your company. One tool that can help you do this is the Balanced Scorecard. This approach can help you track your progress and ensure that all areas of your business are performing...
Wondering how to create a performance management system for your business? You're in the right place! In this video, I'll be talking to you about the five steps you need to take. Those steps are Firstly, Identifying your Critical Success Factors Secondly setting your...
How to develop and use a risk register is this weeks topic on I Hate Numbers. Are you a business owner or entrepreneur who is looking for ways to protect yourself and your business? If so, then you need to know about risk registers. A risk register is a tool that...
No matter what kind of business you run, you need to know How to manage your Business Risk. Running your business will always have some inherent risk involved. There's no way to completely eliminate the risk, but by understanding and managing it, you can minimise its...
Four tips to using your Financial Plan is this weeks topic on I Hate Numbers. Creating and following a financial plan, your financial story is an important step to taking control of your finances. In this vlog, I'll share four tips on how to effectively use your...
You've probably heard the saying, "Money can't buy happiness." And while it's true that having money doesn't guarantee a good life, it's also true that not having money can make life pretty difficult. So how do you manage your finances and live a good life? The answer...
We all know that being kind is good for our personal well being. But did you know that kindness can also be good for business? That’s right – being kind at work can lead to increased productivity, lower turnover rates, and a host of other benefits for your company....
Setting the right business targets can seem daunting, but it need not be. This vlog will help you to choose the right targets for your business, and provides tips on how to reach them. So, whether you're just starting out, or looking to take your business to the next...
Feeling like you're not achieving success in your business? You're not alone. Most people feel this way at some point in their lives. But don't worry, I can help. I will share with you some tips and examples of how you can achieve success. Once you've learned what...
Tips for effective business partnerships is this weeks vlog. Making your business partnership work can be daunting if you have never had a partnership. There are many things to consider, especially if you intend to start a partnership with a friend or a family...
Have you ever wondered how to spot and fix overtrading? If so, then this video is for you. Over the next few minutes, I'm going to show you how to spot and fix overtrading in your business. So, let's get started! Are you looking to grow your business? If so, then it's...
Financial Statements explained is this weeks video, understanding them is a big deal. Above all the financial statements form the bedrock of any company. Therefore understanding them and how they work gives you insight and clarity. In this video I'll talk you through...
Pricing using Target Costing is this weeks video-blog theme. Costs are reduced by as much as 25% to 30% under target costing, compared to traditional cost plus pricing. Above all your focus is on understanding and knowing your market conditions from day one. This...
My question to answer today is What turnover means in business. It doesn’t help you that there are different terms for turnover, for example revenue, sales, and takings. In this short blog-vlog I will Tell you what turnover is How to calculate it Why turnover is...
Do you know What is the difference between cash and profit ? The majority of the time, people think that businesses only need to be profitable for them to last. But even the most profitable businesses go under, and often for a single reason. It’s because the people...
Most importantly you need to understand the components involved with business activity and breaking even. But how do you find out what your business requires to break even? What's break even? To clarify your business breaks even when your sales cover all your costs,...
How information improves your business resilience follows on from last weeks blog. Organisations value information, and the quality of it. It feeds into your decision-making. However it's not just about financial transactions, it's about much more stuff in your...
Planning is good for business, remember if you want your business to be successful get to grips with it. Don't think "Oh no!" and glaze your eyes over. You really do need to plan,so read on It's good for business We all know how 2020 has been overall a crap year....
Arts and business – plan! Moreover, arts organisations are full of creative and energised people, who want to deliver inspiring work for their audiences. That is to say, they want to put on amazing events that will have people inspired. But that doesn’t mean they...
Firstly, being part of a team matters – even for those of us used to flying solo. Secondly, when you are part of community and build connections you can facilitate business growth and success. Working together is beneficial for you and your business. So why is that?...
Key performance indicator's Most importantly, if you want your business to move forward, you need to really get to grips with KPIs, key performance indicators. Above all, key Performance Indicators refer to goals and measures that you put in place to make sure that...
So, what does having a successful business mean to you? That is a really important question to ask yourself when starting out, as if you don’t know where you want to go, it is very difficult to figure out how to get there. Most importantly, Business growth doesn’t...
Three tips for your business growth Firstly, in this weeks blog we're giving you Three tips for your business growth. More specifically we are going talking about MCP. Secondly, whatever your outlook for your business future, you cannot afford to stand still and be...