There comes a time in business when things don’t go according to plan and you end up in debt. A pretty uncomfortable place to be in - I know. No matter how angry or sorry we feel for ourselves, it’s important to know how to overcome any financial disaster that comes...
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How to deal with a Financial Crisis
In the world of business, dealing with a financial crisis is not a matter of if, but when. We, as business owners, often take risks, and sometimes these risks don't pan out as expected. The key is to remain calm and composed when the unexpected hits,...
Positive Money Mindset in Business: Why You Need One
Why is it important to have a positive money mindset in business? Having a positive money mindset is crucial for business success. It involves developing a healthy relationship with money. It does so by embracing abundance and cultivating a mindset that allows for...
How to manage business distress
In this week's episode of "I Hate Numbers," we tackle a critical topic that every business is bound to confront sooner or later — the signs of impending financial distress. Last time, we delved into the emotional challenges of making tough...
Coping with Failure in Business: How to React When Dreams Fade
Starting a business is thrilling - filled with hope and excitement. At the initial stages, it’s all about positive feelings, fueled by the passion for one's vision. However, as many entrepreneurs know, it isn’t always a smooth ride. And a business may end up drowning...
The Emotional Impact of Letting Go in Business
In the world of business, the journey often feels like an exhilarating roller coaster ride with its highs, lows, and unexpected turns. Consequently, as business owners, we comprehend this emotional impact all too well. Drawing from three decades of personal experience...
Procrastination with Tax Return: How to End It
Tax season can be a source of stress. But it doesn't have to be this way. In this vlog, I'll share some useful tips for ending procrastination with tax return. Tax return deadline For the tax year of 2022/23, it’s January 21, 2024. So, even if you’ve been...
Procrastination: The Art of Delaying Your Way to Success
It’s fair to say that we've all been there, caught red-handed, delaying important tasks for just a bit longer - procrastinating away. And it’s always been frowned upon because it’s a negative thing to do, right? Guilty as charged, right? We’ve been taught that...
Why procrastination can be good for business
In the fast-paced world of business, people often view procrastination with apprehension. They commonly associate it with missed deadlines, incomplete tasks, and unfulfilled promises. We, too, used to perceive procrastination negatively, as it seemed to...
Vision to Victory: How the Business Model Canvas Drives Success
One of the problems, if not the biggest, that most business owners have when it comes to planning their future, getting more customers, figuring out the costs and making money is not taking into account all the important bits and pieces. That’s where a Business Model...