Blog tagged as Leadership

As a leader, if you are acting like a mushroom grower you’re unlikely to have a clear plan yourself, so you can’t share this with your team.

Effective delegation frees up time and boosts productivity by allowing others to take on tasks. Assessing the right person, providing clear instructions and setting timeframes results in enhanced team skills, better outcomes and higher productivity.

Core values define your business's identity and uniqueness. Focusing on distinct values that reflect your purpose and sharing and embodying these values fosters a stronger workplace culture and enhances relationships and results.

I’m sure you’ve heard about the need to work ‘on’ your business as well as working ‘in’ your business. But have you ever stopped to think what exactly you should be doing?

Becoming the successor to the family business is an honour – but it can also be a daunting role to take on. We’ve summarised five of the core skills you need as the head of the business.

There are specific challenges to running a family business. But by putting the right governance steps in place, you can keep the disputes to a minimum and keep the family company on track

Diverse business teams deliver 60% better results. And, this applies to neurodiversity too. When you embrace the diversity of your team, you create a more innovative and creative workplace.

Networking is a great way to connect with your industry peers and become an asset to your local business community. We’ve got some top hacks for getting the most from your networking.

Family businesses can face challenges as they grow and need to consider long-term directions and succession planning. Good governance is critical for every business. Have you thought about what a family advisory board could bring to your business?

It’s tough at the top, and that’s why you need an experienced business coach to work with. We’ve highlighted the key benefits that an independent coach brings to you and your business.

Want to achieve your true potential as a business owner? Business coaching helps you review, analyze and enhance your business strategy, while providing a highly personal mentoring programme for you as an entrepreneur.

Strategic business partnerships are all about finding the common ground. If you share the same customer audience and create a complementary way of meeting their needs, you can significantly expand your target market.

Are you hiring the best talent for your business culture? We’ve summarised 5 ways to make sure your next hire is a perfect fit for the business.

Networking is a great way to connect with your industry peers and become an asset to your local business community. We’ve got some top hacks for getting the most from your networking.

Do you know the difference between a financial and management accountant? If you’re keen to grow, switching to the benefits of management accounting could have a huge impact on your future destiny.

Looking for someone to guide your entrepreneurial journey? Your accountant could be the mentor you didn’t know you needed.

Building goodwill in your business adds to its value. And potentially gives you a competitive advantage. We’ve got 5 key ways to improve goodwill in your business, and how this adds to the value of your company.

This festive season you may wish to give money to those less fortunate via crowdfunding campaigns. Know the tax implications before you jump in.

You’ve sold your business and have the money burning a hole in your pocket. What happens next? We’ve got some great options for your post-exit life to consider.

Ready to think about selling your business? Before you put the company on the market, it’s vital to go through a process of adding additional value to the business. We’ll help make sure you're running a tight ship.