Small Business Owner

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Emotional intelligence (EQ) and self-awareness have emerged as defining qualities that separate exceptional leaders from the rest. These attributes enable leaders not only to manage their own emotions but also to understand and influence the feelings of those around them—leading [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

Are you a business owner wondering, "What does a Business Coach actually do?" You’re not alone. This question gets searched thousands of times each month, and for good reason. A Business Coach isn’t just a mentor or a cheerleader—they’re a [...]

South Africa, is truly a country of abundance. We are blessed with beauty all around us. With places, I love like Table Mountain, Kruger National Park, Namaqualand, Vineyards of Franshoek, and the Blyde River Canyon. Did you know that South [...]

In prepping for this blog, I asked Business Owners in my network what made them proud to be South African Business Owners.    The overwhelming response was – our resilience!  What makes us resilient?   We embrace The Stockdale Paradox. Admiral James [...]