The frustrations of business management Business management; it’s frustrating and annoying. Why? Because no financial planner ever said, “I’m leaving this large organisation (whose values I don’t really share) so I can set up on my own and do a whole load of business management.” You didn’t sign up for …
Perfecting Your Process There’s an unseen enemy lurking within your business. It’s a lack of defined processes. Having strong systems and processes (and the two are inextricably linked, in my view) is the first step in achieving profitability and quality of life. As any business owner knows, you need time and …
A few weeks ago in an article on business depression I covered the six core areas that businesses must have in good shape. The six areas are: Culture (Values) People Process Business Management Financials Client Profile Last week I looked at Culture and Values. This week I’m looking at the …
The backbone of your business Most advisers, by and large, are enjoying the work they are doing for clients, and their businesses are going ok. The core challenge for most is simply, “How do I get more out of what I’ve got?” A few weeks ago in an article on …