Advantages of Strategic Decision Making For a Small Business
By Paul Gibbins on Mar 4, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Make Time To Think Strategically Running your own business can be all-consuming. The daily pressures of meeting customer needs, managing cash, supporting staff and 101 other urgent things mean that time for strategic decision making can get squeezed out. However, every so often you should take a ste …
10 Ways to Improve Your Business Operations
By Paul Gibbins on Feb 28, 2022 8:45:00 AM
Gaining Competitive Advantage Slick business operations that are perfectly aligned to deliver to your customers’ demands and expectations are one way of creating competitive advantage. So business owners should seek continual improvements in their processes and operations to not only stay one step a …
5 Steps to Build an Effective Management Team
By Paul Gibbins on Feb 25, 2022 11:00:00 AM
Every Business Needs A Strong Team Every business owner needs a strong accountable team around them to take care of day-to-day business. By giving these responsibilities to carefully chosen staff it creates time for business owners to work on longer-term planning and strategic matters. However, dele …
Resolving Boardroom Conflict
By Paul Gibbins on Feb 16, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Disruption In The Boardroom Major disagreements between directors can spell disaster for any business but particularly an SME. When individuals become entrenched it can be almost impossible to resolve the situation without external help. Thankfully getting expert independent support before it’s too …
Achieving the Dream Business Exit
By Paul Gibbins on Jan 17, 2022 9:00:00 AM
The Dream Exit Business owners may often think about how to exit their business and what it might be worth. For some it is just a dream, for others, a business exit strategy is their key driver & business vision. The journey may last a few months, a few years or 10 or more years. For one client …
Business Process Improvements Support Profitable Growth
By Paul Gibbins on Dec 6, 2021 10:45:00 AM
Doubling Sales & Tripling Profits One of Secantor’s clients has recently doubled sales and tripled profits as a result of a very successful acquisition and ongoing organic growth. Their decision to simultaneously invest in improving business processes and financial planning & reporting helpe …
What Does A Management Consultant Do?
By Paul Gibbins on Nov 24, 2021 8:45:00 AM
Professional Support For Your Business If you need assistance with running your business a management consultant can help, but you need to select them carefully to ensure a good fit for you and your business. But what does a management consultant do exactly? Here's all you need to know. What Do Mana …
What Are Key Performance Indicators In Business?
By Paul Gibbins on Nov 17, 2021 9:00:00 AM
Key Performance Indicators The growth of your company is determined by your ability to consistently meet your strategic, financial, sales, operational and other goals. Having key performance indicators will give insight into how your company is performing, allowing you to plan better and invest in s …
Succeeding through the Pandemic: A People Solution
By Paul Gibbins on Nov 10, 2021 9:00:00 AM
A People Solution to a Pandemic Problem Businesses large and small have been impacted by the pandemic; for some it’s been positive but for most it’s led to significant disruption. The effects have touched every area of business including how businesses engage, motivate, support and communicate with …
Why Is Budgeting Important To a Business?
By Paul Gibbins on Oct 8, 2021 9:15:00 AM
Make Budgeting A Priority When it comes to owning a business, there is so much to consider. As a business owner, it can be difficult to know where your priorities should lie. One priority you should never ignore is the importance of budgeting. Here, we will look at what a budget is, why it matters, …