A Factsheet from You’re maxed out but scared to hire. What if the risk doesn’t pay off? You’re fully booked. Orders are coming in faster than you can keep up. You’re turning work away, losing evenings, missing weekends. Friends say, “Just hire someone.” What if it costs more than it earns, they don’t do things your way, the admin is a nightmare? These are valid concerns but growing alone only gets you so far. BringingContinue reading “Is It Time to Bring Someone In to Help Me Grow?”
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Should I Expand to a Second Location—or Strengthen What I’ve Got?
A Factsheet from If you’re doing well, customers are coming back, your team is strong and the turnover is decent should you open another shop? Add a second van? Launch in another town? Growth is exciting. but expanding too soon can undo everything you’ve built so this needs careful planning. Are you running at full capacity?Do you have more demand than you can meet? Or are you bored and chasing the next challenge? Expanding shouldContinue reading “Should I Expand to a Second Location—or Strengthen What I’ve Got?”
Can My Business Be Green Without Going into the Red?
Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay A Factsheet from By Liz Barclay Sustainability matters. How can small firms afford to make the leap? Businesses are doing it. They’re recycling, reducing waste, keen to switch to sustainable packaging and upgrade to energy-efficient lighting and electric vehicles. The problem for many is that when you start adding up the costs they’re eye watering. It’s not that you don’t care, but with already razor-thin marginsContinue reading “Can My Business Be Green Without Going into the Red?”
Can I Say No to Family Who Want Freebies?
Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay A Factsheet from When friends and family assume you’re their free supplier, how do you draw the line?When you’ve worked all weekend to finish a big order and you’re asleep on your feet and a friend texts: “Can you just knock up a birthday cake for Saturday? Free, obviously!”, how do you react? Or your neighbour asks: “I know you do logos. Could you justContinue reading “Can I Say No to Family Who Want Freebies?”
How to Say No to Bad Business – Without Losing the Customer
Register at http://www.business111.com for more factsheets By Liz Barclay A Factsheet from When you run a small business, especially on your own or with a tiny team, it’s tempting to say yes to every job that comes your way. You’re trying to keep the cash flowing, maintain goodwill, and grow your name. But here’s the truth: not all business is good business. I’ve spoken to countless micro business owners over the years—graphic designers, florists, builders,Continue reading “How to Say No to Bad Business – Without Losing the Customer”