Business Strategies

Many of us are familiar with the Latin saying “Carpe diem”, which directly translates to “seize the day” and the implication behind this ancient text is to enjoy each day of our lives to the fullest, because our time on [...]

The beginning of a new year brings renewed energy, focus, and determination, especially if you have just returned from a relaxing and enjoyable year-end break. It is critical to set adequate time aside to plan for the year ahead before [...]

In South Africa, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in many businesses coming to a total standstill, yet, I launched mine right at the beginning of it. That was certainly not the plan, but two days after coming back from international business [...]

“If the client does not buy your sales approach, they aren’t going to buy what you sell.” – Unlocking the Sales Game, by Ari Galper  If I were to ask you what image you have of a sales person, you’d probably [...]

Why some businesses thrive while others implode during economic downswings remains a puzzle to many entrepreneurs. Often, they mistakenly assume that all businesses must suffer through recessionary cycles. In reality, some companies are essentially recession-proof, and not necessarily because they [...]

The lockdown of our economy has made Business Owners and Marketing Managers rethink the way marketing is done and how they can attract new customers.    Many Small Business Owners have traditionally relied on word-of-mouth referrals, networking events, and have had [...]

When coaching business owners, the assumption is that a business coach empowers you in the following areas; strategy, business plans, profit, margins and bottom-line. Whilst I most definitely do, there are three main wholistic pillars upon which business coaching is [...]

Change is the one thing that is always certain and we are living in such a rapidly changing world that our heads are spinning. Fear, financial challenges, and the very nature of how we—as individuals and as businesses—will have to [...]

Results. It’s a small word that holds big expectations. We all want results, but do we really know what they are? Do we truly know what we want? For most people, ‘results’ means achieving something, but therein lies the problem; [...]

ActionCOACH Business Coaches follow the 10x10 marketing strategy approach when we coach our clients.  This means you should always aim to have at least 10 marketing strategies running for your coaching business.  In theory, each strategy should deliver 10% of [...]

How did that even happen?  I find myself quite conflicted when it come to the concept of ‘time’ in 2020.  In some respects, it feels like it’s one big blur and time has really flown by – other times it [...]

One of the benefits of being a business owner is that your business can run with or without you. Currently, are you working IN your business doing the day-to-day operations of your business or, are you working ON your business [...]

Entrepreneurship can be daunting. Whilst often the most exciting adventure one has ever undertaken; it can also be the most complex and frustrating. Sadly no-one taught you to be an entrepreneur either. In those moments of desperation, when you lack [...]

It may seem a little obtuse; a man writing a blog post advising women entrepreneurs on how to thrive, but after spending more than a decade interacting with female entrepreneurs across South Africa, these are my findings on the areas [...]

“I am far more focused since coaching with Andy”. This is what many of my clients say when asked what it is like working with an ActionCOACH Business Coach. How can business coaching help you in reaching your goals?  A [...]

Many entrepreneurs fall into the trap of thinking that partnering with a business coach will solve all of their business challenges. This is only partly true. Read on to find out why. Imagine you’re training for a marathon. You have [...]