As a general rule, I find that people have a tendency to make things more complicated than necessary. This is especially true if the problem they are trying to solve seems to be difficult, or the objective they want to achieve is elusive. Under these circumstances I think we all quite naturally look for complicated […]
Are you a Worcestershire business owner looking to fulfil the potential of your business? Bob Brown, is offering up to 3 FREE private 90 minute business surgery mentoring sessions, giving the opportunity to discuss the topics that are important to you. Here are a few areas where Bob has helped other local businesses: Starting up […]
The first thing to say is that for most small businesses, business growth is a very realistic option. My logic for this bold statement is based on observation and common sense. Firstly, most small businesses only have a tiny share of the market they serve – howsoever they choose to define their market. Secondly, and […]
Business owners are often very keen to delegate sales responsibility to qualified salespeople – but is this the best choice for their growing business? As the business grows the owner increasingly needs to let go of the detail and concentrate on doing those tasks which add the greatest value for the business. It is very […]
A business without a strategy goes nowhere! Strategy is vital – everything else that happens in the business is, or at least should be, subordinate to the strategy. In its fullest and most complete form, strategy encompasses everything the business does today and will do in the future – at least during the lifetime of […]
Taking on a new employee? This short piece is about getting off to a good start with a new employee – and it is about much more than having a plan for the induction period. When you take on a new member of staff your focus is very naturally on the job you need them […]
Cash flow is about having enough money to pay your bills as they become due. Cash flow management is a fairly simple task of anticipating when cash will arrive and ensuring purchases are controlled and sequenced such that, as supplier invoices become due, there is always sufficient cash to cover them. In an established and stable business cash […]
Business for Sale CMC Partners is retained to find a buyer for a successful and profitable business that is focused on the growing market for out-sourced marketing activities. In addition, the business provides a full suite of design, print and fulfilment services to a wide range of clients, providing a one-stop shop. In recent years, […]
