Growth Archives - Business By Design

20Jun

Artists can be bad for business

Today we might be referring to you as an “Artist”, not in the sense that you are someone who creates paintings, drawings or works in the entertainment industry, but […]

18Apr

Do you own a business . . . or a job?

Many business owners I work with often complain about feeling stuck in their business. Are you working excessive hours, not making the money you thought for the effort you make? Are […]

20Feb

Mind the performance gap

Building a high performing business is about bridging the gap between leadership capability & success. Yet there is one component that most business leaders forget, and I will share that […]

23Jan

Why business ownership is killing you

I’ve got some bad news. Real bad news. You know that heavenly perfect life you dreamt of when you decided to become a business owner? Well, the reality might not […]

20Nov

How to win through resilience in your business

Earlier this month 30 local Business Leaders came together at our Business Leaders Forum to explore the concept of Winning Through Resilience. Here is a list of gems from the […]

30Aug

5 signs you have an agile business that will thrive

Everyone is fascinated by start-ups. Their frenetic environment and speed are mesmerising. But, is that really the best business approach for a long-term vision? Is the breakneck speed, the frenetic […]

14Aug

Don’t grow your sales . . . focus on profits first

Selling more is not always the solution to profitability in a business. There are 3 steps to take to improve your business profits without driving sales. Hi there! Sean […]

07Jul

What is the Success Equation?

It is the formula that evaluates business leadership . . . and the result is different for each business leader. Did you know that it is impossible for your business […]

23Jun

What is your Ikigai?

Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means ‘a reason for being’ and they believe everyone has a Ikigai. It is what gets you out of bed in the morning, it’s […]

16Jun

Carry out a pre-mortem . . . before it’s too late!

We are all familiar with the post-mortem. We have all seen it in movies where an investigator studies a dead body, trying to find out what caused the death. Peeling […]

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