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Take Time to Make Time: Why Small-Business Owners Must Step Back to Move Forward

One of the most important lessons for any business owner is this: You must take time to make time. Stepping away from daily operations to think, plan and prioritise may initially feel like a luxury. In reality, it is one of the owner’s most important responsibilities.

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A Forced Slow-Down: What Obstacles Can Teach Us About Business. Sometimes it is the loss of a major client. A cash-flow problem. A key employee resigning. A project that fails. A market that changes unexpectedly. A system that can no longer cope with growth. A difficult partnership. A personal circumstance that affects your ability to lead at your normal pace. Whatever form it takes, an obstacle changes the way you move. Read more...

Celebrating Women in Business and the Strength We Don't Always Talk About August is Women's Month in South Africa, and every year we celebrate the remarkable contribution women make to our families, our communities and our businesses. Read more...

The Leader’s Greatest Asset Isn’t Time. It’s Energy. We’re surrounded by books, podcasts and courses teaching us how to manage every minute of the day. Yet many leaders still find themselves exhausted, overwhelmed and wondering why greater efficiency hasn’t resulted in greater fulfilment. Read more...

19 Reasons You Need a Business Owner Advisory Board No matter how successful you already are, owning a business is challenging. To run a successful company, business owners and entrepreneurs have to deal with a wide range of challenges, and it can get lonely. Read more...