The accidental sabbatical Just before I migrated to the UK in 2004 I had an amazing experience; six months off. It wasn’t planned. My business partner and I had fallen out about the future direction of the business. We’d worked brilliantly together for 14 years at that stage and in …
Small wins lead to victory There are two huge mistakes we can make as business owners: Comparing ourselves to others Failing to notice the small wins I’ve had two reminders recently of the power of incremental improvement and how important it is to focus on oneself, rather than comparing to …
When I was at high school I had a fantastic Economics teacher, Bob James. One of the best tips he ever gave us as a class was to read widely (as he called it). I did it then and I continue to do it now. I find that absorbing information …
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from FP Advance I hope by the time you read this you’ve finished up for 2015 and are taking some well earned time off. I really like winding down at this time of year myself and as the New Year approaches, reflecting on what …
When I first speak with prospective clients on the phone, one of the exploratory questions I ask is, “Have past change initiatives failed?” You can hear the tension on the other end of the line. Even the possibility of having to say the word “failed” out loud really causes some …