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These 3 words impacted my life more than I knew at the time…..

Other

Jamie Edwards shares with us in a guest blog, his feelings towards the recent events that have unfolded across London and Manchester over recent weeks and the impact such events can have on one’s life. After the impact of the past few weeks in Manchester and London I think there’s a lot of resilience that […]

4 Killer Templates for Sales Growth Leaders

Business Growth Nicola Cook Strategy

4 Killer Templates for sales growth from our Framework Library that our clients used to help them achieve an average 140% increase in net profit You’ve made a plan?... You’ve set a budget?……which has been communicated company-wide. Yes? Your team all nod in agreement. Now – roll forward 3 months, are you and your team delivering on […]

How Exercise Gives You The Edge – Kate Darch (Activbod)

Culture

How Exercise Gives You The Edge Regular exercise has numerous benefits for all of us, but one thing that is often overlooked is how exercising regularly can impact your work life. No, we don’t mean the bag of sweaty gym kit under your desk making you unpopular! Exercising regularly can actually improve your performance at […]

Building a movement, the importance of your first followers

Culture Leadership Nicola Cook

Thank you to Club Member Derek Hill who shared this short video with me yesterday. It’s a powerful demonstration of how a movement starts, builds and then gains momentum. As you watch it ask yourself these questions; What is your movement/mission or purpose that you are building momentum for? Is it your overall company mission? Your […]

When the cat’s away…

Culture Leadership Nicola Cook

“When the cat’s away the mice will play” (meaning when the cats not around to watch, the mice will get up to all sorts of mischief.) So what are your people doing when they’re not being watched? Do they do the same things they would if you were physically there? It’s the ultimate culture test. […]

From Vision to Exit – An Entrepreneurial Journey

Culture Efficiencies & Improved Process Leadership

Guy Rigby is the Head of Entrepreneurs at Smith & Williamson, and we were lucky enough for him to attend one of our Club dinners. Guy shared some amazing nuggets of wisdom about his own experience and entrepreneurial journey, along with those he’s helped. Below are some of the highlights… GR: Demand is what makes […]

Avoiding the Competency Trap

Leadership Nicola Cook Strategy

“The honest answer is after we reach £1M I haven’t a clue what I’m meant to be doing!” That was the comment, fresh out of the mouth of one of our Business Accelerator Club members during our initial coaching call. I was quizzing her on the size of her vision and testing the level of […]

The Ultimate Budget Planner Template

Business Growth Efficiencies & Improved Process Money Nicola Cook

Are you ready? Making a budget – It’s that time of the year again when you should be digging out your budget planner template and planning your next financial year. Regardless of the timing of your financial year-end, there is something about the half year mark or the close of a calendar year that signals the end […]

Are you intimidated by your bank?

Lara Morgan Money Nicola Cook

Every growing business needs working capital and that may mean raising funds to cash flow growth. Knowing what capital you need to expand is one thing, your propensity to handle risk is another BUT where you acquire the cash for working capital to fund growth is another. There obviously is more than one source. […]

Are You Business Fit?

Culture Leadership Nicola Cook

The first decision I made at the turn of the year, which I announced to the Company Shortcuts team at our first strategy meeting – is that from now on we are closing the business from 4pm on the 23rd December until the first working day of the New Year. You can imagine – that announcement […]