Business Strategies

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach At the start of the financial year, many business owners take a moment to reflect on the past year. What worked. What didn’t. Where did the business move forward, and where did it feel stuck. [...]

Emotional intelligence, often referred to as EI, influences how people communicate, respond to challenges, and work with one another. Teams with strong emotional intelligence tend to collaborate more effectively, resolve conflict constructively, and remain resilient during periods of pressure or [...]

A lack of processes doesn’t just create mild frustration. It quietly eats away at profit, productivity, morale and growth. Many business owners find themselves constantly firefighting — reacting to problems instead of calmly steering the business forward. Every business — [...]

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach I see too many business owners working crazy hard but still feeling pulled in every direction. This Friday’s workshop isn’t about theory, motivation, or fancy jargon. It’s about helping you: * get clear on [...]

Key Takeaways If your business only works when you do, it’s not really a business — it’s a job. Systems are the bridge from busyness to business ownership. A system means doing something the same way every time so outcomes [...]

Business coaching offers more than strategies and spreadsheets; it cultivates healthy money mindsets that enable owners to control their finances, plan for growth, and make confident decisions. This blog explores how shifting your approach to money, guided by business coaching, [...]

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 [...]

Key Takeaways Success doesn’t come from good intentions — it comes from clear goals, structured plans, and disciplined execution. Effective goal setting starts with a 10-year vision to provide direction and purpose for everyday choices. Break big goals into 5-year [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]