The Christmas downtime is something many of us look forward to. It isn’t just about making time for the important people in our lives, it’s also about taking a break and giving ourselves time to switch off and wind down at the end of the year. Often though, we want to...
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How to survive the summer as a parent & business owner
Summer as a parent and business owner can be tough. Not only do you have the usual juggling act of parenting and work to contend with, you also have to keep the children entertained during the holiday. Regardless of whether you’re a first-time parent, raising...
5 Ways to build trust in your team
Trust is a two-way street. If you want a team to do well, you need to trust them but, in order for your team to do well, they also need to trust you. It’s therefore crucial, that you build trust quickly, if you want to maximise your team’s potential - but how can you...
3 Simple Ways to motivate your team
A motivated team is an inspired and productive team. However, not all managers know how to effectively motivate a team to do well. For some, motivation looks more like dictatorship, whilst others lock themselves away, in the hopes that a team left to their own devices...
The one simple thing you can do to improve your management skills
The world, your role and the foundations within it are continually evolving and changing. Each change brings about new challenges, challenges that need new solutions to be found. As a manager and leader, if you want to easily adapt to these new challenges and changes,...
How to communicate with a remote team
Communicating with your team used to be simple, as you all worked in the same location. It was simply a case of arranging a meeting and all congregating in the conference room. However, nowadays it’s more common for your team to consist of remote team members, who...
Are you making the most of your business development time and activity?
Business development is a crucial part of the overall success of your business. It’s essential therefore, that you not only commit to business development but that you organise your time for it, as well as getting clarity and focus on it too. Here are 18 tips to help...
Take time out for the most important people in your life
Family. They’re the most important people in our lives and, for many of us, they’re the reason why we do what we do. At this time of year, during the hustle and bustle of the busy Christmas period, it’s important that we take time out to remember – success isn’t...







