Blog
From Christine Nicholson, an award-winning professional business mentor, author and speaker.
A Blueprint for Better Business Success
Taking Charge of Your Profit and Loss Statement for Business Success Running a successful business involves understanding your numbers. Your Profit and Loss (P&L) statement is a hero in this aspect. It’s a report that helps you keep track of your revenues and costs and allows you to make strategic moves that can boost your […]
Get More Value From Your Business With a Business Mentor
Success with Business Mentoring: Why It Works Navigating the changing tides of business can be challenging. Getting a mentor is one of the critical success factors. In fact 70% of all successful businesses that survive their first 5 years have a business mentor. The dilemma many business owners and directors face are distinguishing the exceptional, […]
5 Exit Planning Steps for Make Your Business More Successful
Business Success: Straightforward Steps for Every Entrepreneur As a business owner you understand that running a business is a tough gig, so here’s a straightforward, no-nonsense guide to exit planning that helps you scale up and get exit ready. 1. Engaging with Your Customers: Let us start by talking about your customers. They’re the lifeblood […]
How to Get More Successful in Your Business
Navigating Success in Business: Practical Lessons from Baroness Karen Brady Baroness Karen Brady tells how to get more successful in business with a story of courage and tenacity. From choosing to work over university to steering a billion-pound company and impacting legislation in the House of Lords. Baroness Brady, being the first female director of […]
Understand Finance to Make Your Business Worth More
“ACCOUNTING – is possibly the most boring subject in the world. And it is also one of the most confusing. But if you want to be rich, long-term, it could be the most important….” I’ve been working with entrepreneurs and business owners for many years. One of the most common themes is either the fear […]
How to Build a More Successful Business
This is the story of how Nick Wheeler, Founder of Charles Tyrwhitt, built a more successful business. Nick’s opening comments reflect his humble nature, “I feel like the most scruffy person here in the presence of so many smart people!”. This, of course, belies the steel and tenacity of a man who has been bust […]
How to Boost Your Success and Get More Business Value
Your chances of success in life and in business are statistically improved by having the RIGHT mentor, where valuable connections, timely advice and moral guidance can accelerate the journey to your success. How to Accelerate Your Success with a Business Mentor The main benefits of having a business mentor are: A good mentor has been […]
How to Get More Business Value by Understanding Finance
The balance sheet is a snapshot at a point in time showing the assets and liabilities and the net value of your business. It shows you what value the shareholders’ funds are and therefore what’s the value of your business is in very simple terms. Understanding your balance sheet with boost your business success. It’s […]
Get the Best Business Value – Master Cash Flow Forecasts
Having a handle on your cash flow is one of the most important aspects of business management and business value. This is because cash is the life blood of any business (even not-for-profit and social enterprise). Here’s how to master cash flow forecasting for more business value. Money makes the world go round!! Cash Flow […]
Get More Value From Your Business: Understand Staff Costs
How do your get more value from your business? Understanding your numbers is the big step. One of the biggest costs that most businesses face is the cost of employees. It’s not just the cost of salaries that need to be accounted for, but a wide range of extra benefits often offered such as medical […]
Succession Planning for the Best Business Value
Succession Planning is all about adding value to your business and enabling a better exit. One of the most important aspects of choosing the next leader in your organization is understanding what you are looking for. If you are honest with yourself, you were probably not the best leader for your business once you got […]
How to Keep the Best Talent in Your Business
As a business owner, you understand the importance of knowing how to keep the best talent in today’s challenging business environment. While increasing salaries may seem like the obvious solution, there are other effective strategies that don’t involve monetary incentives. In this article, we will explore three proven approaches to enhance staff retention in your […]
How to Future-Proof Your Business for More Success
If you are thinking of leaving your business, then you need to start planning your exit soon. This question may seem counterintuitive, especially if your primary focus is on growth, expansion and more success. However, a well-rounded exit plan helps to navigate both the current situation and potential consequences down the line. In this article, […]
Get a Better Business Valuation By Effectively Managing Finance
Managing finances is a crucial aspect of running a successful business. In this article, we will explore the importance of effectively managing your finances on getting a better business valuation. We focus on accounts and financial information. Gain insights as we delve into the role of accounting, essential financial statements, and strategies for streamlined financial […]
How the Right Business Mentor Adds More Value to Your Business
Finding the right business mentor can be a game-changer for your professional development and business growth. In this article, we’ll explore the essential steps to finding the right mentor and the benefits of having an experienced mentor by your side. Research The Needs Of Your Business The first step towards finding the right business mentor […]
How to Discover the Best Business Mentor for You
As an entrepreneur, finding a great mentor can be the difference between success and failure. A good mentor offers professional guidance, expertise, accountability, and motivation, among other benefits. However, choosing the right mentor is essential to achieve an effective result. Let’s unveil the cost and invaluable advantages for entrepreneurs and the importance of choosing the […]
Qualities of a Good Business Mentor – How to Choose the Right One
Are you in search of a business mentor? A mentor can be of great value in accelerating your business success, offering support, guidance, and experience. But how do you choose the right mentor? In this article, we’ll explore the qualities of a good business mentor, how to choose the right one and the benefits of […]
How to Report Management Accounts for Better Business Value
Essentials of Business Value – Management accounts Most business owners have one set of annual statutory accounts that can only be prepared after the financial year-end. These may not even be presented until months after the trading for the previous year has concluded. Savvy business owners, the ones who really understand their numbers, get regular […]
Get the Best Business Value with Cashflow Forecasts
Having a handle on your cash flow is one of the most important aspects of business management – because cash is the life blood of any business (even not-for-profit and social enterprise). Having Cash Flow Forecasts helps you build a better business value for the future. Money makes the world go round!! Cash Flow forecasting sounds […]
Understanding More About Finance for Better Business Success
One of the secrets to better business success is understanding your numbers and having a good understanding of finance in general. There is a whole vocabulary in the accounting world that may seem a little strange to you especially what finance words are used and their meaning. If you want better business success, more easily, […]