One of the good things about being a bit older is that you pick up a lot of the not-so-obvious elements of running a business. And you realise the parts that are important to have in place. When you’re first starting out, these “boring” bits and pieces don’t seem so important. Or you simply don’t know about them. Back in the early 1990’s when I was setting up my first companies, I had no idea when it was important to register a trademark. Or what insurance we needed to have in p...| The Joy of Business
Overservicing clients is an easy trap to fall into. You do more than they've paid for, because you like them or the project. Here's how to stop.| The Joy of Business
I learnt radical delegation from one of my clients, and applied some of it to my own business. Maybe you need some radical delegation| The Joy of Business
Time is a limited resource when running a business. Read this to see how you can free up some of your time and concentrate on other areas of your business.| The Joy of Business
Many of the business owners I advise are sponges - and I encourage you all to mop up less.| The Joy of Business
The time sucks audit is a way to get to grips with all the tasks that suck up your time and find a way to get them off your to-do list.| The Joy of Business
Work in your zone of genius will bring you more pleasure and help you make more money in your business. Find your zone of genius.| The Joy of Business