Every boss is different, every company is unique and every team requires a different approach to management. However, there are some foundational guidelines that will help you to provide real leadership in tough times.

Managing a completely virtual team is difficult so that’s why our next couple of blogs are going to be focused on why it’s hard to create a high-performing virtual team, what makes a high-performing virtual team, and how to create one (and build trust within your team).

Looking to buy a business? Good independent advice will ensure you make an informed investment. We can give you assistance in analysing the financial performance and potential of the business, so you can make the best decision possible.

Whether it’s having the kids at home, not being able to switch on to work-mode or being distracted by all the stuff in the house that needs to be done, all of these distractions add up and they lead to hours of wasted time. So how do we finally nip this in the bud?

Outsourcing low-value, non-client facing tasks has been a practice for a long time and one that is growing in popularity. To help you benefit from outsourcing work, we’ve compiled some insider tips that address the main 8 concerns that business owners have.

The temptation for most business owners during a recession is to cut costs and to keep cutting as much as possible. For some, this means having to let staff go or reduce their hours. This isn’t a nice position to be in, for anyone, so to avoid that, we’ve put together 5 things you can do to reduce costs but increase productivity and efficiency during a recession.

Lockdown (and emerging from it) is a chance to reflect on the highs and lows of recent times. Use your unique experience to consider fresh ideas and opportunities to clarify your focus and reset your goals

It’s very easy to dwell on the doom and gloom when it comes to the current state of the economy, but what does that do? How does that help us to navigate through the recession so that we can come out of it stronger and more successful, and ready for the economic upturn? In short, it doesn’t. Here are a few ways that you can change your mindset to a more positive one. One that facilitates growth and success in a time where we need it most.

Need a marketing plan? A short one-page marketing plan gives you the foundations you need for success including your business strategy, your target audience, and the marketing techniques that deliver the best ROI.

“You’re the average of the five people you spend most of your time with.” It pays to think about who your top five are – they are playing a part in determining how you think, act, and ultimately how successful you’ll become.