Business

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 [...]

Outcome goals provide businesses with a defined target to strive for, offering clarity on what exactly is to be achieved. They act as the destination on the business journey, and measuring progress toward these outcomes allows companies to stay focused [...]

Management Isn't What You Think It Is You got promoted. Or maybe you started your own business. Suddenly, you're a manager. And yet, no one gave you a rulebook. Most of us think management is about authority and task delegation. [...]

If your revenue has been stuck for a while, the problem might not be what you think. Most business owners, CEOs, and leaders immediately blame their funnel. They assume they need more leads, better marketing, or a new offer. But [...]

Promoting High Performers Is Not the Same as Creating Great Managers Most business owners don’t start their journey dreaming about leading people. You likely began with a product, a service, or a mission that mattered. But as your company grows, [...]

SMART goals have become a cornerstone of effective goal-setting because they provide a framework for business leaders and their teams to set realistic and measurable targets. When used correctly, the SMART goal framework helps businesses increase productivity, enhance team performance, [...]

Want to increase your Profit? Stop working harder! If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader in a growing company, you already know what it means to work hard. Early mornings. Late nights. Constant pressure. Here's the truth - your [...]

Most business owners don’t have a strategy problem. They have a conversation problem. You already know where the real issues in your business are. Your team’s not delivering. Your offer is underpriced. Your operations lead is slipping. Maybe even your [...]

If your business has grown, but your role hasn’t — you’re the bottleneck. It happens to almost every successful entrepreneur. The business starts to scale, revenue grows, the team expands… but you’re still wearing all the same hats you wore [...]

Why your Business growth has stalled. What to fix before you scale again! If your business growth is slowing or has stopped, it’s probably not your sales team. It’s your organisation structure, that its blocking your next level of growth. [...]

Most business owners and senior leaders believe their biggest cost is payroll. It’s not. The real cost that quietly eats away at your business? It's people avoiding decisions. You employ smart people to think, take action, and move the business [...]

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, [...]

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach 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 [...]

Running a business is hard. Building one that thrives without you? That’s even harder. If you're a successful entrepreneur, CEO, or business leader, chances are you're already achieving great results, but you're paying for them with your time, energy, and [...]

A new year means a fresh start. I personally am feeling excited about the possibilities ahead! Let’s make this year all about thriving, making the most of every opportunity. We are in “twenty-twenty-thrive” after all, and it’s your year to [...]

When you’re leading a successful business, it’s easy to believe you’ve got things worked out. Revenue is up. The team is performing. You’re making big decisions every week and most of them are working. On the surface, things look good. [...]