How to pay yourself properly from your business
Are you paying yourself properly from your business? A lot of business owners get used to treating their own pay as flexible. You need to not forget to pay yourself properly. The suppliers, staff, tax liabilities and monthly bills tend to take priority. Sooner or later a customer pays late, a cost lands unexpectedly, or […]
Can my mindset impact my business success?
Can my mindset affect how successful my business becomes? When we talk about mindset we don’t mean simply positive thinking. Instead, ask yourself: ‘can my mindset impact my business?’ Are you in a fixed or a growth mindset most of the time? We may immediately say we have a growth mindset, but if you stopped […]
What is the next stage for my business and me?
A practical view on reaching the next stage of your business Your business has work coming in regularly, people know what they are doing, customers value what you offer, and the numbers are respectable. From the outside, all signs point to the business being a success. So, if this is the case, why does it […]
Is a business coach worth it? What business owners should weigh up
Is a business coach worth it? If you are asking “is a business coach worth it”, you are probably not browsing out of curiosity. Most business owners reach that question when something feels off: progress has slowed, stress has crept up, or you keep circling the same problems without landing the changes you want. This […]
Business coaching for electricians: why electrical business owners need a bigger plan
Why electricians benefit from business coaching A lot of electricians start out by getting very good at their trade, then find that it takes much more than just skill as an electrician to turn their profession into a business. You build a name, win work, keep customers happy, and stay busy. Then the day-to-day starts […]
2026 SME business planning guide
How a business coach helps you navigate budget changes and build a strong growth plan Summary Growth for SMEs isn’t about luck or simply working harder. It starts with clearly defining what growth means for your business and creating a practical plan to achieve it. With the recent budget offering no new incentives, business […]
Tailored strategies – coaching for small business growth
For many small business owners, growth is the goal, but getting there can feel unclear or overwhelming. How they grow is also often just as important as the growth targets themselves. You may be working long hours, juggling too many roles, and constantly firefighting, yet still feel like progress is slower than it should be. […]
How business coaching fuels entrepreneurial growth
You start up your business because you are skilled in your particular profession or trade. You could be brilliant accountant, engineer, designer, consultant or tradesperson, but few are you trained in business ownership itself? Running a business demands knowledge across a broad range of disciplines: sales, marketing, recruitment, team development, systems, leadership, and strategic planning. […]
Finding the right business coach for your needs: How to ‘find a business coach near me’
When you make the decision about engaging the services of a business coach, you are making a strategic investment in yourself, your team, and your business. Therefore, it is incredibly important to find the right business coach who is a good fit for you. As no two business coaching firms are the same, and […]
What’s your business purpose?
Finding clarity and motivation through Ikigai “Business purpose” often sounds like one of those corporate buzzwords that gets wheeled out on team days, plastered on a few posters, and then swiftly ignored. But in this month’s vlog, UK Growth Coach director and business coach Jo South explains why your business purpose is actually one of […]