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Karen Brown, franchise consultant and business owner looks at why now it the time to really get to know your numbers; better than ever. One of the biggest barriers to growth in the SME sector is business owners not knowing their numbers.  The very numbers that they should be using to show what is and…

If you hang around with five people who smoke, it is likely you will become the sixth. If your friends all drink too much, it is likely you will too.  If you mix with owners whose businesses are struggling, then it is likely that yours will too. Our behaviours are often influenced by the people…

Running a business can be exhilarating, but it’s also a journey filled with challenges and can often feel quite lonely. Many business owners feel the weight of making decisions solo, and this is where the value of a coach comes into its own. A coach is more than an advisor; they are a partner who…

Business planning is a critical part of laying the foundation for any successful company, especially SMEs. However, many franchise business owners either don’t plan or delay the process of creating a plan for a variety of reasons.  While, on the face of it, the reasons may seem valid, failing to develop a business plan often…

As we put the holiday season behind us and focus on the new year that stretches ahead of us, many business owners are turning their attention to financial forecasting for 2025 and beyond. But where do you start? A bit like the proverbial chicken and egg… what comes first, the business strategy or the financial…