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Why Most Business Plans Don’t Work (and what to do instead in 2026)

If you’re an established small business owner, chances are you do plan. But what can be so frustrating, is when your business plan doesn't work. It's usually not your fault because unfortunately, most business plans don't work. The common pattern…

Amazing BusinessFebruary 3, 2026

[Image] 5 quick wins for imroving your business in 30 days

Business Strategy Growing Your Business

5 quick wins for improving your business (In 30 Days or Less)

Want fast results? While I’m all about sustainable, long-term growth, sometimes you need quick wins for improving your business. In this blog, you’ll discover 5 quick wins you can implement in the next 30 days to create real impact... without…

Amazing BusinessMay 20, 2025

Multiple headlines of big businesses and small businesses struggling and closing down

Business Strategy Marketing Money & Finances

Big is not the same as small…

…and longevity does not mean you will continue without adjusting your strategy. The news is being filled with big businesses that are closing, like Smith and Caughey, and ones that are massively in the red, like The Warehouse. With more…

Kim BairdMay 31, 2024

Business Strategy Marketing Sales

“I just need more sales!”

How to get off the non-stop hamster wheel We can easily get trapped in the cycle of “I just need more sales!” Because we think that is what is going to make the difference to our business. Going from just surviving…

Kim BairdMay 3, 2024

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Business Strategy Inner Game & Mindset Marketing

How to make great income for December and January

December is here, and I know that can feel scary, but we do still have over 8% left of the year to go. Which does give me some comfort, because 8% seems like a reasonable amount and is still plenty…

Kim BairdDecember 1, 2023

Stressed out women in overwhelm because she feels she doesn't have enough time to get everything done

Business Essentials Business Strategy Wellbeing

When there isn’t enough time: How to get out of overwhelm and back on track

My ‘to do’ list is stacking up. Things are going wrong, creating even more to be done and the things that will make a big difference to my business keep getting put off again and again. Overwhelm and frustration builds…

Kim BairdOctober 13, 2023

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Business Strategy

2023: How to finish the year off strong for your business

We have less than 3 months left for 2023. That's right, we are now into October! How is your year going to end? It isn't too late to achieve the goals you had in mind for this year, or at…

Kim BairdOctober 1, 2023

Business Strategy Money & Finances

Traps to avoid when cutting costs in tough times

DISCLAIMER: Every business is different. The information provided in this blog post is for general informational purposes only. If you want specific advice for your business, visit our Work With Us page to get tailored business support.Right now there are…

Kim BairdMay 29, 2023

Business Strategy Guest Expert Sales

How to keep sales simple & generate consistent sales

Making sales is a core activity in business, after all without sales, you have no business! But sales is also an activity that many small business owners overcomplicate and struggle with. I asked Natalie Tolhopf, Sales Coach extraordinaire, to share…

Natalie TolhopfOctober 6, 2022

Business Strategy

When is the best time to make changes?

Change is inevitable. It is part of life and is part of every business. However, there is a big difference in when and how changes are made as to what the outcome will be. How easy those changes are to…

Kim BairdAugust 28, 2022

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