Entrepreneurship

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, [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

Introduction: The Local Economy is a Shared Responsibility In small towns around the world, a familiar cycle unfolds daily: a customer expresses frustration over slow service, a limited product range, or a delayed quotation. Within minutes, a simple complaint turns [...]

Challenges and Proactive Strategies in Family and Generational Businesses Family and generational businesses are rooted in legacy, but that legacy can sometimes become a liability. Where deep bonds and history bring strength, they can also breed blind spots. When personal [...]

Success isn’t about perfection. It’s about rising again and again,  and that’s where women shine. In a powerful conversation on the Big Success Podcast, Terry Fossum reminded us of a truth women in business often feel but rarely say out [...]

If you’re like most successful business owners, CEOs, and entrepreneurs, you didn’t get to where you are by sitting on the sidelines. You built something from the ground up. You showed up, worked hard, made tough calls, and pushed through [...]

If you're a business owner, CEO, or leader trying to grow your business, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Why aren’t we moving faster?” It might not be a strategy problem, you probably have an execution problem. Here's what often happens: There’s [...]

Struggling with Inconsistent Sales? Don't fix your Sales Team! If you’re a business owner, entrepreneur, CEO, or leader of a team, you’ve probably had this moment many times - sales drop, panic sets in, and the first instinct is to [...]

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach Every successful business empire starts with a dream, a dash of courage, and a whole lot of hustle. But how do you grow from a one-person operation in your garage to a thriving enterprise [...]

Promoting High Performers Is Not the Same as Creating Great Managers Most business owners don’t start their journey dreaming about leading people. You likely began with a product, a service, or a mission that mattered. But as your company grows, [...]

February is here, and for many business owners, the reality of the year is settling in. The holiday break feels like a distant memory, and we’re deep in the daily grind—juggling customers, suppliers, cash flow, and economic uncertainty. Some days, [...]

Navigating the entrepreneurial seas can be like sailing through a storm; even the most seasoned captains can be thrown off course. As a business coach who has partnered with many entrepreneurs, I've witnessed first-hand how unpredictable the journey can be. [...]