Business

The landscape for women in business has changed dramatically in the past decade. More women are stepping into leadership roles, launching companies, creating innovative solutions, and driving meaningful change across industries. Yet despite this progress, many women still face unique [...]

  Every new year begins with optimism and new goals. Entrepreneurs return from the holidays energised, inspired, and determined that this year will be different. They write ambitious lists, set bold targets, promise themselves better balance, and commit - at [...]

Every January arrives like a blank page in the book of time—fresh, unmarked, and full of potential. Yet for many business owners, the excitement of a new year quickly gives way to a familiar challenge: the feeling of being overwhelmed, [...]

Beyond profit, performance targets, or business expansion, many business owners are driven by something deeper: the desire to leave a legacy. Starting the Year with Your Children’s Future in Mind A new year often brings renewed clarity, fresh motivation, and [...]

Many workplaces continue to operate as if mental health is a personal matter rather than an organisational one. The truth is clear: mental health is a business issue. It affects productivity, engagement, decision-making, creativity, team dynamics, customer service, absenteeism, and [...]

Business plateaus and burnout, can be disheartening and confusing for even the most seasoned business owners. Understanding what causes a business plateau and burnout is essential to overcoming them. In this blog, we explore these concepts in detail, examine their [...]

Many entrepreneurs start with enthusiasm and energy, only to find themselves facing a common but challenging phase: the business plateau or burnout. Whether you’ve been in business for a few years or longer, feeling stuck or overwhelmed can seriously hamper [...]

Mindset is not fixed. With the right support, you can shift your perspective, overcome blocks, and reignite the motivation that originally inspired you to start your business. Business coaching plays a crucial role in this process, providing the tools, insights, [...]

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach As South Africa enters 2026, business owners across every industry are stepping into a year that brings both challenge and opportunity. While the broader economy will still be under pressure, the year ahead offers [...]

Success often depends not on changing your circumstances, but on changing your perspective. It’s all too easy for entrepreneurs and business leaders to become caught in the whirlwind of day-to-day operations. Firefighting crises, managing staff, handling clients, and juggling countless [...]

One of the most persistent challenges entrepreneurs face is aligning their sales and marketing efforts to work seamlessly toward common goals. Despite often being treated as separate functions, sales and marketing are fundamentally interconnected — and when they operate in [...]

By Craig Lourens, Business Coach – ActionCOACH Let’s get straight to it. Most business owners don’t have a marketing problem—they have a visibility problem. If your business is living off word-of-mouth and referrals, you’re riding a revenue rollercoaster: busy one [...]

Build With the End in Mind Most business owners start with a vision. Few start with an exit strategy. But here’s the truth: The most valuable businesses, the ones that command the highest sale prices, are built from day one [...]

At the heart of every successful marketing campaign and sales conversation lies a clear, compelling value proposition — a concise statement that explains why a customer should choose your product or service over the myriad of alternatives. Yet, many businesses [...]

Sales and marketing alignment is one of the most powerful drivers of business success, yet many organisations struggle to bring these two critical functions into sync. When sales and marketing operate as separate entities, businesses often face wasted resources, inconsistent [...]

Avoiding Burnout: Essential Strategies for Business Success Being in business is hard, mostly because of the time it consumes to get everything done and managing all the people who are doing things for you. This often leaves entrepreneurs feeling completely [...]