by Chris | 9 Dec 2018 | Blog, Quality, Strategy
I heard something recently, that REALLY struck me. It was a really simple idea, but actually really important; You don’t HAVE to be better than your competition in order to have a successful business and in order to thrive. You don’t NEED to be better....
by Chris | 17 Oct 2018 | Blog
“I know I should be looking for new clients all the time, but I’m too busy working with the clients I already have.” That’s what Simon told me – does it sound familiar? He started his IT consultancy four years ago, and he now has over 50 clients. As you might...
by Chris | 17 Oct 2018 | Blog, Inspiration, Thinking
In a meeting this morning my client wanted to understand more about my background. It suddenly occurred to me I’ve never shared the backstory of why I now do what I do with any of you … So here it is. From the age of eight I was really clear on what I thought I...
by Chris | 16 Oct 2018 | Blog
“There’s a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow” … you’ve probably heard this beautiful myth. It’s been told for centuries, aimed at encouraging people to “keep going, keep trying, you’re nearly there”. Only you’re never nearly at the end of the rainbow, are...
by Chris | 14 Oct 2018 | Blog
“I’ve just worked out that for the hours I work, I’m actually earning less than I’d earn as a waitress, before tips!” This was how our conversation started. Sam had been running her business for 11 years, and had just come to this painful conclusion. She was simply...
by Chris | 11 Oct 2018 | Blog
“I’ve been doing this business the same way for 20 years … and with just this one change, it’s starting to take off!” Not my words, but those of a friend and client, Steve. Steve is one of the nicest guys you could meet. He’s always upbeat, always positive, very...
