Entrepreneurs are committed to the cause and are mostly action focused. This is a good trait, yet it sometimes works against the longer-term outcome.

Many owners/managers run at high speed,frantic in some cases. They believe this what they must do to get results and ward off failure. While there is a place for 'fast', in crises for example, I wonder if this mode of management:

1. The best way to get positive results.,

2. Is it a sustainable method of management?

Have a listen to find out how a 'momentum' based approach can be used to achieve sustainable outcomes while ensuring greater certainty and credibility among your staff and customers.

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Setting and adjusting strategy when facing strong economic headwinds can be a challenge.

Thankfully, small adjustments in key areas can make quite a difference in maintaining strength and progress.

Similar to some of the methodology discussed in our Solving Issues Fast cast from last year, this discussion allows for timely strategy development in the context of prevailing conditions.

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With all the economic pressures businesses are under right now, as evidenced by the fast rising failure rates of small businesses in particular, a cool head and clarity of action is vital.

Easier said than done when we have no clue when the headwinds will lessen.

That said, it is true that those who adapt quickly can not just survive, they can thrive.

Listen to this discussion if you want to gain insights into how you can grow, or at least protect your business during these, seemingly never ending, stressors.

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Getting our people to act in a consistent and predictable way is often seen as a difficult challenge these days. Of course we often don't like to admit it but the same can apply to us - Exec teams, owners and middle managers.

The disussion in this episode is about some fundamental ways to identify, measure and implement improvement strategies that can improve the way we drive overall productivity while creating and/or maintaining a winning culture. And yes, it all starts with you. Enjoy.

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Consumers are doing it tough, or so they say, yet wherever we look products are rarely the cheapest you can buy. Food, entertainment, cars etc all have factors affecting the buy, in addition to cost.

As business operators we need to be clear on where we sit in the market and ensure the price we are getting is properly aligned with our markets.

Easier said than done in such a fluid and unpredictable economy, I know.

So, lets get clear on the factors we need to consider when setting or reviewing prices.

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This topic has been done to death I know, yet so many still seem to be experiencing that feeling of having too much to do and not enough hours to do it. Is it simply a question of capacity?

Not from my experience.

Join Paul and me as we work through some of the real reasons people are struggling in this area. We hope listening to this discussion proves a productive use of your time. (gulp)

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So often we see the opportunity and we decide to chase it only to find it more elusive than we had first thought.

Maybe we weren't clear enough on the goal or maybe we executed poorly. Why did our initial energy and focus ulimately let us down as other distractions and needs took over.

Successful outcomes require 3 key ingredients and this is our discussion today. We hope you find it of value.

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For many small and medium sized businesses, good ol' sales repping is one of the best ways to secure new clients and ongoing repeat business. For many though this method is a challenge either through a lack of confidence in the sales methodolgy and/or the lack of time to get out and about and meet people. This discussion centres around how to get new prospects, how to manage them and the methods for converting prospects to sales.

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It's so hard to keep perspective in business when few, if any, are prepared to give you honest feedback. Deep down we tend to know the habits and traits that don't always serve us well, yet change or even improvement can seem very elusive.

This is particularly relevant to owners and managers given the huge influence they have over productivity, culture and 'navigation'.

This in itself can be a source of stress, particularly when you know, or feel, your methods are not at the level you would like them to be. If you ever find yourself saying 'I am what I am' or if you know there's more you can be in your role this episode is for you.

We'll discuss the issues and improvement methodologies for really optimising your outcomes as a leader. as well as heading off on plenty of tangents (as usual). Enjoy!

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Boring old financials, eh?

Many small business owners see financials as little more than a compliance requirement — a have to.

But what if the reports were simple to understand and could give you a timely heads-up on opportunities to grow, while also highlighting issues that might be holding the business back?

How many businesses can afford not to use every tool available to help make their business stable, sustainable, and profitable?

In this episode, Paul and I walk you through the Cashflow Statement, Profit & Loss, and Balance Sheet, explaining the key components that make up each one.

Now you know how they work, what valuable info can you glean from each? Tune in and find out.

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