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When you're chasing a goal or working on a project, it's really important to keep your eye on what really matters. Yes, reaching the end goal is big, but it's not the only thing you should care about.

The goal points you in the right direction and gives you something to aim for. But it's not...

The primary reason for starting a business is to make money (no kidding!).  So it's no surprise that small business owners are almost always entirely focused on revenue. We are prepared to burn the candle at both ends in order to increase turnover and grow our operations. 

But...

The Amazon Honeymoon Period is a magical time in the Amazon-seller relationship. One of the moments you’ll want to make the most of and cherish

Typically 15 – 30 days long after launching a new product, Amazon gives your listing a boost in search ranking and visibility which can help...

From March 6th Amazon will act as a platform to connect sellers with other lenders, rather than being a lender itself.  Those seeking fresh capital to meet everyday opportunities and challenges will have to look for funding outside of Amazon. Make sure you do your homework before...

Delegating is like passing the baton, giving someone else a chance to complete a task. 

Small business owners, in particular, find delegating a bit tricky, but it's a must-have skill for top-notch leaders. The gurus swear by it, saying that handing out tasks regularly can strengthen your...

In the fast-paced and demanding world of Amazon selling, burnout has become an increasingly prevalent issue that affects sellers. 

We all know that feeling! But how is burnout actually defined? (It’s been denoted as a medical condition by the way!)

Burnout is a state of chronic...

There is no tale of a great entrepreneur which does not describe the odds they faced, battles they fought or embarassing failures  they overcame.

Because everyone will agree that of all the pillars needed to scale a company - a determined mindset or grit is the most important. Grit is what...

How many items do you have on your to-do list right now? And how many of those items can you attend to today? Also, how many tasks have been lying on that list for ages?

Time is a finite resource, and how we manage it can significantly impact our productivity and overall well-being. Whether...

Standard Operating Procedures

Do you find yourself giving the same instructions repeatedly? Spend hours reviewing employee outputs? Are you hanging onto complex tasks and afraid to delegate them out?

Then SOPs will really help your business. 

A standard operating procedure (SOP) is a set of...

Picture this: you go to sell your business and find out after pouring in many years of hard work, that your business is worthless.

It’s not that the business itself holds no value, but rather, YOU are the business.

Remove yourself from the equation, and the business loses its...

What are business systems? 

Business systems start with documented procedures and processes that keep our businesses ticking even when we're not around. Like operating manuals - these are where the knowledge about how your business runs, gets captured.

〽 McDonald’s is the common...

Rome wasnt built in a day. So if you are setting out to systemise your business - dont feel like you need to do it overnight.

Indeed there are several distinct stages in the process of fully systemising your business.

Stage 1 – Start Up: usually 1 employee

During this first stage you...