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A lot of business owners would answer that question by saying “of course I’m building a business!”
It is vital that a company has a USP, to ensure you never have to compete on price, your USP is the one thing that is truly different about you and your business.
Most small businesses in Perth are losing thousands of dollars in potential profit by waiting until the end of the financial year to prepare their tax return, Business Coach, Suzzanne Laidlaw says.
No matter what field you’re in, the principles of coaching remain the same.
In his book, "What They Don't Teach You at Harvard Business School," Mark McCormak made an interesting discovery about the 1979 graduating MBA class.
Have you ever worked in a business where one customer is viewed as the most important and precious to the company, who everyone treats with kid's gloves?
Accept – you will never be able to do everything you want… because there is just too much to do.
Once you have done the hard work of finding the right person to fill a position in your workplace, how do ensure they stay engaged and don't leave as soon as the first opportunity comes along?
Here's 10 quick tips to improve your small business.
Here are Suzzanne's Top 10 tips to start being a better leader today.
Just like an athlete, they always need the support of a coach. Here, Suzzanne explains.
Everybody perceives success differently, so don't compare your version of success with anyone else's.
Have you ever wondered how many of your fans are actually paying attention to your posts?
My dream is to help any local Perth business owners, whether they are a small or large organisation. Here are my top 3 tips!
The 10 by 10 marketing plan is exploring ten different avenues of advertising and marketing.
It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day of running a business and lose your edge. What is your motivational level?
Delegating tasks not only benefits you, but it also teaches those around you helpful skills that can help them grow and develop.
Business knowledge before you start a business is critical.
Are you waiting for success … or working towards your success?
Building a relationship with your customers is a lot more beneficial for their company than they may think.
Making sure your employees have immaculate customer relation skills, it is the most invaluable and underrated training yourself and your employees can do.
Are you running your business, or is your business running you?
The more time that passes is not aligned with how much money you make…But it can be.
Coming into the new year unprepared can set you back in many different ways.
Having a coach is not about having your work done for you, but about learning how to do the work you have been forever putting off and avoiding.
To be successful in business, you need commitment. That includes education, doing the work and seeing it through.
Don’t forget the advantages of learning from experts in your field, never be too shy to ask for help or too proud to accept it.
Be creative with ways to walk while you work.
As a mentor, and, after seeing clients with this problem time and time again, I understand your situation and I want to help.
With social media having an obvious impact on today’s society, it's crucial to recognise the importance of maintaining an online profile.
As a business coach, I have picked up a few tips, here is my advice for today which will boost your cash flow.
Feedback is extremely important for your employees, as you may be feeling frustrated at times with them, they may have no idea what they are doing wrong.
Do you know where your profit comes from?
What is your company vision? How can you get to a destination if you don’t know what it looks like when you get there?
Do you stride into work each morning with a spring in your step and a sense of excitement about the day ahead?
Ever wondered what a business coach does?
I believe that there are a few key areas that set apart those that succeed in business, and those that don’t.
What can you do to make a difference in this lifetime?
Ms Laidlaw, a business reformer, coach and productivity expert, lists her top 5 tips for business owners to start the new financial year with their best feet forward.
Do you want to do things with your life or business but don't have the cash to do it?
Do you ever have moral dilemmas or moral decisions to make?
Our business purpose is about connecting our emotions and our heart, with what we do.
You need to get really clear on what success looks like. If you can’t see what success looks like, it will be so much harder to achieve it.
The importance of having a vision of your business is so undervalued. It is an absolutely vital part of the success of your business and holding your team and clients together.
As a business coach, I'm often asked “Why do I need a plan? What will I gain?" Here, I answer why.
Have you heard the statistics that 80% of small businesses go under in the first 5 years?
Too many business owners are willing to start a business and just ‘wing it’. You cannot wing a business!
With any venture you will take, it is going to be much more successful if you have planned it, correct? There is no exception to owning a business.
Your business is an extension of who you are and for mot, what you love. Just like a kid, a business needs taking care of and lots of time and energy to help it grow to its full potential.
If you’re in business, you have most likely received a disgruntled customer complaining about your product or service. Here's how to deal with it.