Cash flow

Cashflow is one of the most common challenges I encounter when working with entrepreneurs, consultants, freelancers and small business owners. While most business owners focus on sales, marketing and growth, cashflow is often the factor that determines whether a business [...]

By Brendon Saunders, ActionCOACH Most business owners do not have a business problem. They have a memory problem. The business lives in their head. The pricing logic. The client promises. The sales follow-up. The cash-flow assumptions. The supplier workarounds. The [...]

SALES is no longer just about convincing someone to buy a product or service. In my experience, the most effective SALES strategies come from understanding people, their emotions, and the way they make decisions. Once I started focusing on customer [...]

Money is one of the most important resources in any business, yet many business owners do not realise how much money quietly slips away through hidden inefficiencies, poor systems and overlooked expenses. Over the years, I have learnt that profitability [...]

Profit is the ultimate measure of a healthy business, yet many companies struggle to achieve it consistently despite high levels of sales activity. It is a familiar story. Teams are busy, calendars are full, calls are being made, and meetings [...]

There is a lot of tension in the business community right now. You’re hearing it in conversation, you’re hearing it in decision-making and you’re hearing it in the tone of even the most experienced leaders. Rising fuel prices are [...]

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. [...]

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. It is the rhythm that keeps operations moving, employees paid, suppliers satisfied, and growth on track. Yet, for many entrepreneurs, cash flow is also the source of stress, sleepless nights, and anxiety. [...]

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, [...]

5 Simple Sales Strategies, when done constantly, will increase your Sales Teams Performances By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach   Set clear goals and expectations: As a sales manager, it is essential to establish clear goals and expectations for your team. [...]

Financial mastery is a cornerstone of successful business leadership. It means not only understanding your numbers but also using that knowledge to make informed decisions that drive growth, profitability, and resilience. While business coaching provides personalised support and expert guidance [...]

By: Craig Lourens, ActionCOACH Business Coach Every business owner dreams of increasing profits, but many struggle with where to start. The good news? Boosting your profits doesn’t have to mean working longer hours or taking on unnecessary risks. With the right [...]

Understanding your financial position is absolutely essential if you want to build a sustainable and profitable business. Knowledge is power, and financial mastery is no exception. Business coaching offers a practical and personalised approach to demystify financial reports, build confidence [...]

Welcome to a journey through the distilled wisdom of years spent in the trenches of business growth and entrepreneurship. I'm here to share with you seven simple, yet profound tactics that can steer your business towards success. These lessons are [...]

As an entrepreneur, you're often told it's not about the money—until there is none. That's when you realise that while money isn't everything, it certainly becomes the only thing when it's missing. This stark reality is something I've come to [...]

Every year, without fail, you and I get letters from all sorts of corporate companies we deal with and every year, they all sing from the same hymn sheet:  “Blah blah blah your new price increase will be X and [...]